Pectin

Agent Name
Pectin
CAS Number
9000-69-5
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Citrus pectin; Colyer pectin; Genu Pectin L 200; Marpee NL; Marpee OM; Methoxypectin; Methyl pectin; Methyl pectinate; Mexpectin; Pectin (unspecified); Pectinate; Pectinic acid; Pectins; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Yellowish-white solid; [Merck Index] Light brown powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Polysaccharide found in cell walls of all plants; [Merck Index] Used as emulsifying and thickening agent in foods (jams, jellies, preserves, frozen desserts) and cosmetics; Also used in dehydrating agents, protective colloids, dental adhesives, antidiarrheal preparations, and as a veterinary toxin adsorbent and protectant; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Non-toxic ingestion"; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
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