Description

Tamarindenkernmehl, 2-Hydroxyethylether is a chemically modified polysaccharide derived from tamarind seed gum, specifically its hydroxyethyl ether derivative. This modification enhances its solubility, stability, and functional properties, making it a valuable hydrocolloid for demanding industrial applications. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries for its superior thickening, gelling, and stabilizing performance. The compound is identified by CAS No. 73070-26-5.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in sauces, dressings, ice cream, and bakery fillings.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a binder, disintegrant, and controlled-release matrix in tablet formulations and as a suspending agent in liquid preparations.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a viscosity modifier and emulsion stabilizer in lotions, creams, shampoos, and toothpastes.
• Technical Applications: Employed as a sizing agent in textile manufacturing and as a thickener in water-based paints and adhesives.
• Paper Industry: Acts as a strength additive and coating agent to improve paper quality and printability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tamarindenkernmehl, 2-Hydroxyethylether
CAS No.	73070-26-5
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n (modified)
Molecular Weight	Polymer (Variable)
Synonyms	Hydroxyethyl Tamarind Gum; Hydroxyethyl Tamarind Kernel Polysaccharide; Tamarind Gum Hydroxyethyl Ether; 2-Hydroxyethyl Ether of Tamarind Seed Polysaccharide; Tamarind Kernel Powder Hydroxyethyl Ether; Modified Tamarind Gum; INS 417 (related); EINECS Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tamarindenkernmehl, 2-Hydroxyethylether is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer grades compliant with relevant industry standards for food (FCC), pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as identification, assay, viscosity, moisture, and microbial limits to ensure consistency and performance.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to cream-colored powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Hydroxyethyl Groups)	Contact for details
Viscosity (specified solution)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 12.0 %
pH (1% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Particle Size	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Total Microbial Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g

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