Thermo Scientific™ tragacanth Gum, powder

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

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

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.