Data Sheet

Gum Arabic (Acacia)

Typical Chemical Analysis

Product Code07-8051
Purity99.9%
Moisture Content10% Max
SolubilityWater
Insoluble Matter0.1%
Total Ash4% Max
Specific Gravity1.487
pH4.1-4.8

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: JJJ-A-20

PACKAGING: 55, 110, 220 lb. Polylined Fiber Drums

Uses

Gum Arabic is used in adhesives, cosmetics, textile printing, pharmaceuticals, confectionery products and in the pyrotechnic industry as a binder.

Handling

Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Since no exposure limits have been established by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3. See SDS for more information.

Proper Shipping Name

Shipping Information

Gum Arabic (Acacia)

UN# N/A, Class: N/A

Product Information

Gum Arabic (Acacia)

CAS Number9000-01-5
RTEC NumberCE 5945000
Water SolubilitySoluble
EINEC Number2325195
Molecular Wt.240000-580000
Molecular FormulaN/A

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