GUM TRAGACANTH

Name: GUM TRAGACANTH
Brand: A. B. ENTERPRISES
Price: 1250 INR
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MOQ : 1 Kilogram

GUM TRAGACANTH Specification

Taste
Bland or mucilaginous

Solubility
Partially soluble in water; forms a gel-like mucilage

Physical Form
White to pale creamy flakes or powder

Ph Level
6.0-7.5 (in solution)

Melting Point
Decomposes upon heating

Molecular Formula
Variable (Mixture of complex polysaccharides)

Smell
Odorless

Purity
Typically >90%

CAS No
9000-65-1

Properties
Forms viscous gels in water biologically inert resistant to microbial degradation

Density
0.9 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Molecular Weight
Approximately 840000 daltons depending on the source

Application
Used in pharmaceutical formulations food additives cosmetics and textiles

Shelf Life
2 years if stored under appropriate conditions

Structural Formula
Complex polysaccharide; depends on origin

EINECS No
232-552-5

HS Code
13012000

Usage
Thickening agent emulsifier stabilizer gelling agent

Shape
Amorphous or powdery form

Grade
Food grade Pharmaceutical grade Industrial grade

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from light and moisture

Poisonous
NO

Appearance
White to off-white powder

Ingredients
Primarily composed of polysaccharides such as arabinogalactan and tragacanthic acid

About GUM TRAGACANTH

GUM TRAGACANTH is a versatile natural product widely used in pharmaceutical formulations, food additives, cosmetics, and textiles. It is a white to pale creamy powder or flakes with an odorless smell and a bland or mucilaginous taste. This product serves as a thickening agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, and gelling agent, forming viscous gels in water. With a purity of typically over 90%, it is considered biologically inert and resistant to microbial degradation. GUM TRAGACANTH is available in food grade, pharmaceutical grade, and industrial grade, making it suitable for various applications.