Sodium Starch Glycolate

Sodium starch glycolate (SSG) is a modified starch used primarily as a super disintegrant in pharmaceuticals, causing tablets and capsules to break down rapidly in water for quick drug release, but it also functions as a suspending and gelling agent, finding use in food, textiles, and paper industries. It's a white powder that swells significantly upon absorbing water, facilitating the disintegration of solid dosage forms and enhancing drug bioavailability.