Acacia senegal gum
Synonyms
Gum arabic;
Arabic gum;
Acacia;
FEMA No. 2001;
Category
Polymer Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CASRN: N/A
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Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), powder.
Solubility soluble in water. High solubility in water, up to 60%.
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 (Rev.10) label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent film-forming, emulsifying, dispersing, lubricating, adhesive abilities. At low concentration, viscosity is very low.
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 29949 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Arabic gum
(1b), Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 Edition) Acacia
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 film-forming agent.
Use as dispersing agent, emulsifying agent.
Use as adhesive.
Use as suspending agent.
2, Personal care products
Masking agent, film-forming agent in personal care products.
3, Medicine
Pharmaceutical excipient, use as suspending agent, thickening agent. (This section is for reference only, should be implemented according to local Pharmacopoeia.)
4, Food
Use as food additive (thickening agent, perfume, clarificant).
Manufacturers