Guaiac resin
Synonyms
Guaiac gum;
Guaiacum (resin);
Category
Natural Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 9000-29-7
EINECS: 232-535-2
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility insoluble in water.
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: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
guinea pig oral LD50 |
1120mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
> 2000mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
> 2000mg/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
> 5000mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent anti-oxidizing, anti-inflammatory, preservative abilities.
Note (1), Ingredient description: mainly consist of guaiaconic acid.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
90.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
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, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antioxidant.
Use as perfume.
Use as reagent. For example, applied to identify hemoglobin, fluorescent brighteners of flour.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 9000-29-7, Guaiac resin
Update: 20201205(1);