GUM TRAGACANTH

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MOQ : 1 Kilogram

GUM TRAGACANTH Specification

Appearance
White to off-white powder

Molecular Weight
Approximately 840000 daltons depending on the source

Application
Used in pharmaceutical formulations food additives cosmetics and textiles

CAS No
9000-65-1

Density
0.9 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

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

Shelf Life
2 years if stored under appropriate conditions

Poisonous
NO

Smell
Odorless

Shape
Amorphous or powdery form

Physical Form
White to pale creamy flakes or powder

Structural Formula
Complex polysaccharide; depends on origin

Ingredients
Primarily composed of polysaccharides such as arabinogalactan and tragacanthic acid

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

Grade
Food grade Pharmaceutical grade Industrial grade

Ph Level
6.0-7.5 (in solution)

Usage
Thickening agent emulsifier stabilizer gelling agent

Taste
Bland or mucilaginous

Purity
Typically >90%

Molecular Formula
Variable (Mixture of complex polysaccharides)

HS Code
13012000

EINECS No
232-552-5

Melting Point
Decomposes upon heating

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

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.