Description

Tragacanthin is a high-purity, natural polysaccharide gum derived from the sap of Astragalus shrubs. This versatile hydrocolloid is prized for its exceptional thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying properties in aqueous systems. It serves as a critical functional ingredient for formulators in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, where consistent performance and natural origin are paramount.

Application

• Food & Beverage: Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in salad dressings, sauces, bakery fillings, and low-calorie products.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as a binder and suspending agent in tablet formulations, cough syrups, and topical lotions.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a stabilizer and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, toothpastes, and hair gels.
• Technical Applications: Acts as an adhesive, binder, or thickener in textile printing, paper sizing, and ceramic glazes.
• Microbiology: Serves as a culture medium solidifying agent in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tragacanthin
CAS No.	100041-58-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Tragacanth Gum; Gum Tragacanth; Astragalus Gummifer Gum; E413; INS 413; Tragante; Goond; Katira; Shiraz Gum; Anzagh; Gum Dragon
EINECS	309-181-3

Quality Control

Our Tragacanthin is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. Quality is assured through rigorous in-process and final batch testing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as viscosity, purity, and microbiological limits are available upon request to ensure compliance with your specific requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Viscosity (1% solution)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0%
Ash Content	≤ 4.0%
Acid Insoluble Ash	≤ 0.5%
Microbiological Criteria	Meets standard specifications

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.