Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Expected Use
This powder is used as a food additive and in the manufacture of cosmetics. Additionally, it functions as a texture agent and thickening agent, among other applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble In
- Odor
- Free of odor
- Appearance
- Fine powder and free of impurities
- Soluble in
- Water
- Insoluble in
- Ethanol
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Loss on Drying max. 12.00 % - Galactomanans min. 85.00 % - Proteins (N x 5.7) max. 3.00 % - Fats max. 0.75 % - Ashes max. 1.50 % - Insoluble (in Acid) max. 2.00 % - pH (Solution at 1%) 5.00 - 7.50 - - Viscosity after Heat (Solution 1%, concentration, 25°C, 20 RPM, spindle #4) 4500 - 6500 cps - Cold Viscosity (Solution 1% concentration, 25°C, 20 RPM, spindle #4) 3000 - 4000 cps - - Microbiological Values
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Total Plate Count max. 5000 ufc/g - Molds and Yeast max. 500 ufc/g - Escherichia coli Absence /g - Salmonella Negative in 25 g - - Particle Size Distribution
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Particle Sizes (Mesh) 100 % - Particle Sizes (passing through mesh) min. 90 % - - Heavy Metals
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Lead Content max. 2 mg/Kg - Arsenic Content max. 3 mg/Kg - Mercury Content max. 1 mg/Kg - Cadmium Content max. 1 mg/Kg - Total Heavy Metals (Zinc + Copper) max. 20 mg/Kg -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
The product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of production when stored in sealed containers at room temperature, in a cool, dry, and ventilated place.