Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Anogeissus gum; Anogeissus latifolia gum; Dhavda gum; Dhow gum; Gum ghatti; Indian gum; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Wood Dusts & Extracts
Description
Light to dark brown solid; Commercial product may gray to reddish-gray powder; [JECFA] Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Exudate from Anogeissus latifolia trees found in India and Ceylon; Used as an emulsifier in pharmaceuticals, oils, and waxes; [Merck Index] Used as a flavor enhancer, emulsifier, solvent, and stabilizer or thickener for foods; [FDA] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
Complex polysaccharide composed primarily of L-arabinose, D-galactose, D-mannose, D-xylose, and D-glucuronic acid; [Merck Index] Not considered hazardous by GHS classification; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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