Abstract

A film forming material (FFM) was isolated in pure form from chloroform extract of roots Salacia macrosperma (Hippocrataceae) and was found to be a polymer of isoprene. It was not absorbed through gastrointestinal tract of rats and non-toxic. Electronic microscopic studies on films prepared with different concentrations of FFM in various organic solvents revealed that chloroform is an ideal solvent for preparing uniform films. Use of FFM as a film coating material was evaluated

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