Thermochemical Properties of Hydrophilic Polymers from Cashew and Khaya Exudates and Their Implications on Drug Delivery.

Characterization of a polymer is essential for determining its suitability for a particular purpose. Thermochemical properties of cashew gum (CSG) extracted from exudates of and khaya gum (KYG) extracted from exudates of were determined and compared with those of acacia gum BP (ACG). The polymers were subjected to different thermal and chemical analyses.