Description

Tragacanth Gum is a natural, high-molecular-weight polysaccharide gum exuded from the stems and branches of various Astragalus species. 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, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, where consistent performance and natural origin are paramount.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in salad dressings, sauces, bakery fillings, ice creams, and low-calorie products.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations, a suspending agent in lotions and creams, and a stabilizer in emulsions.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a thickener and stabilizer in toothpastes, hand creams, lotions, and hair gels to improve texture and shelf life.
• Technical Applications: Acts as an adhesive in paper and textile sizing, a binder in ceramic glazes, and a thickening agent in water-based paints and inks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tragacanth Gum
CAS No.	9000-65-1
Molecular Formula	Complex polysaccharide mixture
Molecular Weight	~840,000 g/mol (Variable)
Synonyms	Gum Tragacanth; Tragacanth; Astragalus Gum; Dragon Gum; Goat's Thorn Gum; Gummi Tragacanthae; E413 (Food Additive Number); Shiraz Gum; Anatolian Gum
EINECS	232-552-5

Quality Control

Our Tragacanth Gum is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for demanding applications. We offer grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and pharmaceutical monographs. Every batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing for parameters such as viscosity, microbial load, heavy metals, and identification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow flakes or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Viscosity (1% solution)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0 %
Ash	≤ 4.0 %
Acid Insoluble Ash	≤ 1.0 %
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Criteria	Meets standard requirements

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