Description

Tamarindenkernmehl, Carboxymethylether, Natriumsalz is a chemically modified polysaccharide derived from tamarind seed gum, specifically the sodium salt of its carboxymethyl ether. This modification significantly enhances its solubility, stability, and functional performance as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent in aqueous systems. It is a critical ingredient for formulators seeking natural, plant-based rheology modifiers with consistent quality. Key industries that utilize this specialty chemical include food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and various technical applications.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in sauces, dressings, ice cream, and bakery fillings to improve texture and shelf-life.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a binder, disintegrant, and sustained-release matrix former in tablet formulations, and as a viscosity enhancer in topical gels and suspensions.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a film-forming agent, emulsifier, and thickener in creams, lotions, shampoos, and toothpaste for enhanced sensory properties and stability.
• Technical Applications: Employed as a sizing agent in textile processing, a thickener in water-based paints and adhesives, and a stabilizer in ceramic glazes.
• Oil & Gas Drilling Fluids: Acts as a viscosifier and fluid loss control additive in drilling mud formulations.
• Paper Industry: Utilized as a coating additive and strength enhancer to improve paper quality and printability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tamarindenkernmehl, Carboxymethylether, Natriumsalz
CAS No.	70850-91-8
Molecular Formula	(C6H7O2(OH)x(OCH2COONa)y)n
Molecular Weight	High molecular weight polymer
Synonyms	Sodium Carboxymethyl Tamarind Kernel Powder; CM-TKP; Carboxymethyl Tamarind Gum; Sodium Salt of Carboxymethyl Tamarind Seed Polysaccharide; Modified Tamarind Gum; Tamarind Kernel Powder, Carboxymethyl Ether Sodium Salt; TKP-CMC (analogous); EINECS likely 274-981-2 (Contact for confirmation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tamarindenkernmehl, Carboxymethylether, Natriumsalz is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for parameters such as degree of substitution, viscosity, purity, and microbiological load. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided with every shipment. We can supply grades compliant with relevant standards for food (FCC), pharmaceutical (potential USP/NF), and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a 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. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to cream-colored fine powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (as Sodium CM-TKP)	Min. 95.0%
Degree of Substitution (DS)	0.2 - 0.8 (Customizable)
Viscosity (1% solution)	100 - 5000 cps (Grade dependent)
pH (1% solution)	6.0 - 8.5
Loss on Drying	Max. 10.0%
Ash Content	10.0% - 25.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm
Microbiological Total Plate Count	Max. 1000 cfu/g

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