Specifications:
Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
Product Type | Amino Acid & Biochemicals | Forms | Powder |
Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
Product Grade | Laboratory grade | ||
Thermo Scientific™ Gum Tragacanth is a natural, high-viscosity polysaccharide powder derived from Astragalus species. It is commonly used as a thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying, and suspending agent in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food processing, and research laboratories. Supplied in a fine powder form, it offers excellent hydration, neutral pH, and biocompatibility for a wide range of scientific and technical applications.
Key Features
- High-purity natural gum in powder form
- Excellent suspending and thickening properties
- Neutral pH and high viscosity upon hydration
- Compatible with a wide range of solvents and excipients
- Suitable for use in emulsions, gels, pastes, and suspensions
Specifications
Property | Specification |
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Chemical Name | Gum Tragacanth |
CAS Number | 9000-65-1 |
MDL Number | MFCD00131255 |
EINECS Number | 232-552-5 |
Appearance | Off-white to beige fine powder |
Grade | Technical/Pharmaceutical support |
Solubility | Swells in water to form a viscous gel |
pH (aqueous dispersion) | ~6–7 (typical) |
Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Source | Natural exudate from Astragalus sp. |
Applications
- Pharmaceuticals – Suspending and emulsifying agent in oral liquids, creams, and gels
- Food Technology – Stabilizer, thickener, and texture enhancer in low-fat products (where permitted)
- Cosmetic Formulations – Used in creams, lotions, and gels for stability and consistency
- Research & Laboratory Use – Binder or matrix in formulation studies and controlled-release investigations
- Industrial Use – Biopolymer additive in specialty adhesives, inks, and coatings
Ordering Information
Catalog Number | Pack Size | Packaging Type |
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A18502.22 | 100 g | Glass bottle (solids) |
A18502.36 | 500 g | Glass bottle (solids) |
Thermo Scientific™ Gum Tragacanth powder offers a versatile and reliable natural polymer for technical, laboratory, and formulation-based applications. Its compatibility with aqueous systems and stable viscosity make it a valuable excipient across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and research settings.
- Pack Size: 100g 500g