Description

Gum Combretum CAS NO 61485-55-0 is a natural plant-derived polysaccharide gum, valued for its functional properties as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier. This hydrocolloid is crucial for modifying the texture, viscosity, and mouthfeel in various formulations, ensuring product consistency and performance. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries for its natural origin and versatile functionality.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a natural thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in sauces, dressings, dairy products, and beverages to improve texture and prevent ingredient separation.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Serves as a binder, disintegrant, and controlled-release matrix in tablet manufacturing, and as a suspending agent in liquid syrups and suspensions.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a film-forming agent, viscosity modifier, and stabilizer in creams, lotions, shampoos, and toothpaste to enhance product feel and stability.
• Technical & Industrial Applications: Employed as a binder in water-based paints, adhesives, and ceramic glazes, or as a thickening agent in textile printing pastes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gum Combretum
CAS No.	61485-55-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Combretum Gum; Anogeissus Latifolia Gum; Indian Gum; Ghatti Gum; Gum Ghatti; Anogeissus Gum; Food Gum Ghatti; EINECS 612-765-9
EINECS	612-765-9

Quality Control

Our Gum Combretum is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets specifications for identity, purity, and functionality, with compliance to relevant standards for food and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as polysaccharide)	Min. 85%
Loss on Drying	Max. 15%
Ash Content	Max. 5%
pH (1% solution)	4.5 - 6.5
Viscosity (specified concentration)	To be specified per grade
Microbiological Tests	Meets standard limits

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