Dextran Derivatives


Numerous dextran derivatives have been prepared and studied to find a commercial use and Meito Sangyo currently produces several derivatives such as dextran sulfates, carboxymethyl dextran and complexes with iron.

Our dextran derivatives are produced from the dextran products such as Dextran 40 and other dextran fractions, based on advanced methods developed by our own laboratories. Those derivatives serve a variety of purposes in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, veterinary use, animal feed, etc.

Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran(CMD)
Cosmetic ingredient for hair care and skin care products
(conditioning, moisturizing and thickening effect, smooth feeling)

Cationic Dextran(CDC)
Cosmetic ingredient for hair care and skin care products
(conditioning, moisturizing and protective effect, wave retention)

Dextran methacrylate (PDME, IDME)
Contact lens

Dextran Magnetite (Magnetic iron oxide-dextran complex)
Contrast medium for magnetic resonance imaging
Tracer for sentinel lymph node biopsy

Dextran Sulfate Sodium (DS)
Treatment of hyperlipidemia
Cosmetic ingredient
Laboratory reagent for biochemistry
Raw material of medical devices

IRON DEXTRAN
Prevention and treatment of anemia in piglets