Tragacanth gum

Basic information

Product Name: Tragacanth gum

CAS: 9000-65-1

MF: NULL

MW: 840000

EINECS: 232-552-5

Tragacanth gum applications：

1Tragacanth gum has many industrial uses, including cloth finishing, calico printing and waterproofing of fabrics.

2.Tragacanth gum has been used medicinally for thousands of years, dating back several centuries before the Christian era. In folk medicine it has been used for a laxative, persistent cough, diarrhea, and as an aphrodesiac. Modern pharmaceutical uses include an adhesive agent for pills and tablets, and for emulsifying oil droplets in lotions, creams and pastes. Its superior water absorbing qualities make it an excellent thickening agent.

3.Tragacanth gum is used in many everyday commercial products, from cosmetics and toothpaste to jellies and salad dressings. At one time it was the primary thickening agent in Corn Huskers Lotion.

4Tragacanth gum is also used in syrups, mayonnaise, sauces, liqueurs, candy, ice cream and popsicles.