Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Synonyms
Tamarind seed gum;
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide;
Category
Polymer Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 39386-78-2
EINECS: 254-442-6
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), off-white to pale yellow powder.
Solubility dispersible in cold water; heat, form viscous liquid.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent film-forming, emulsifying, dispersing, lubricating, sustained-release abilities. Resistant to acid, heat.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
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Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Solid |
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Actives, %, ≥ |
80.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
2, Hazardous substances indexes
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Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
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Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
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As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 1886.106 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Tamarind polysaccharide gum
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as dispersing agent, emulsifying agent.
Use as film-forming agent.
Use as thickening agent.
Use as sustained-release agent.
Use as suspending agent.
Use as gel-forming agent.
2, Personal care products
Conditioning agent, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity controlling agent in personal care products.
3, Paper-making
Sizing agent in paper-making.
4, Textile
Sizing agent in textile, silk.
5, Powder molding
Use as adhesive.
6, Food
Use as food additive (thickening agent).
Manufacturers
Update: 20140911(1); 20200510(2);