Acacia, Total ash <4%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Mixture of polysaccharides and glycoproteins used in the food industry as a stabilizer

It is used in textiles, ceramics, lithography, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. In the food industry, acacia is mainly used as confectionery, bakery, dairy, drink, and as a microencapsulating agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 9000-01-5
• MDL Number: MFCD00081264
• Synonym: Gum Arabic

• Color: White
• Density: 1.4 g/mL
• Mesh Size: −100 Mesh
• Odor: Uncharacteristic
• Quantity: 2 kg
• Merck Index: 14,14
• Solubility Information: Water soluble. Aqueous solution is acidic to litmus.
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Acacia, Total ash <4%

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