Sodium alginates are used in the manufacture of tablets for their binding properties and their matrix-forming capacity.

Carrageenans and xanthan gums, both hydro soluble additives, are used as a hydrophilic matrix system for controlled release in tablets.

Product	Brandname
Sodium alginate	Satialgine™ US
Carrageenan	Satiagum™ U, Satiagel™ U
Xanthan gum	Satiaxane™ UCX