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Which is a commonly used emulsifying agent?
Pharmacy Pharmacology D. Pharma General Pharmacology
Q. 31 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4937)
Which is a commonly used emulsifying agent?
- Sucrose
- Acacia
- Magnesium sulfate
- Sodium chloride
Ans → (b)Acacia
Explanation → Acacia is used to stabilize emulsions in pharmaceutical preparations.
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