G0503
Karaya gum
Synonym(s):
Gum karaya from sterculia tree, Tragacanth Indian
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biological source
plant fluids (Gum karaya)
form
powder
color
faint yellow to brown
storage temp.
room temp
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Application
Karaya gum may be used for the development of gastro intestinal tract drug delivery vehicles, mucoadhesive sustained release drug delivery and noneffervescent floating drug delivery systems in combination with alginate.
Other Notes
Believed to be a partially acetylated polymer of galactose, rhamnose, and glucuronic acid with a M.W. of approx. 9,500,000.
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Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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