Acacia, Total ash <4%

Description

Mixture of polysaccharides and glycoproteins used in the food industry as a stabilizer | CAS: 9000-01-5

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: 500 g
• 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%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H500
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	232-519-5
RTECSNumber	CE5945000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only