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.

CMD (Carboxymethyl dextran)
Cosmetic ingredient for hair care and skin care products
(conditioning, moisturizing and thickening effect)

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

PDME, IDME (Dextran-methyl methacrylate graft composition)
Contact lens

FERUCARBOTRAN(Magnetic iron oxide-dextran complex)
Contrast medium for magnetic resonance imaging

DS (Dextran sulfate)
Treatment of hyperlipidemia
Laboratory reagent for biochemistry
Cosmetic ingredient

IRON DEXTRAN
Prevention and treatment of anemia in piglets