... : [C6H7O2(OH)2CH2COONa]n 3) Appearance: white or yellowish 1) Water soluble, insoluble in alcohol, ethanol, benzene, chloroform and other organic solvents4 ... oils and not effected by illumination 2) Uses: suspending agent, water loss reducer, sealant, gluing agent, thickener, emulsifying agent, stabilizer, dispersing ...