Gum Arabic
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$32.85
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SKU# 40700087-1
Product Description
Gum Arabic is a branched polymer of galactose, rhamnose, arabinose, and glucuronic acid. It is a natural gum made of hardened sap taken from two species of the acacia tree; Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal. It is a key ingredient in traditional lithography and is used in printing, paint production, glue, cosmetics and various industrial applications, including viscosity control in inks and in textile industries.Technical Specifications
| Molecular Weight | : | ~250,000 |
| Appearance Form | : | Powder |
| Appearance Color | : | White to faint beige |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in water, glycerol, and propylene glycol. Insoluble in alcohol. |
| Storage Temperature | : | RT |
| Hazardous Shipping | : | Non-Hazardous |