Konjac Gum CAS#:37220-17-0
Powerful Thickening & Gelling Capacity: Off-white fine powder natural polysaccharide with excellent thickening, gelling, water retention and film-forming performance, adjustable viscosity, effective for stabilizing formula, preventing water separation and improving texture of finished products.
Excellent Chemical Inertness & Compatibility Property: Chemically stable under normal temperature, compatible with food, cosmetic, detergent and health product systems; easy to disperse in cold water and prepare different particle grades for industrial use.
Stable Powder Form for Convenient Transport: Off-white fine powder with uniform texture, stable under sealed storage, easy to weigh, transport and automatic feeding.
Konjac Gum is a high-demand natural functional raw material, vegan & clean label, with low irritation and wide coverage of industrial application scenarios.
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | Decomposes upon heating |
| Density | ~1.48 g/cm³ |
| Storage temp | Sealed dry cool warehouse, strictly isolated from strong oxidants |
| Solubility | Dispersible and hydratable in cold water, insoluble in ethanol |
| Form | Fine powder |
| Color | White to cream white |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH Value | 6.0~8.0 (1% aqueous solution) |
| Hygroscopicity | Hygroscopic |
| Stability | Stable in airtight packaging; decomposes under strong heat |
| EINECS No. | Not available |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 37220-17-0 |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Hazard Codes | Not applicable |
| Risk Statements | R36 |
| Safety Statements | S22; S24/25 |
| UN Number | Not regulated |
| Hazard Class | Not dangerous goods |
| Packing Group | Not applicable |
| Flammability | Non-flammable |
| HS Code | 13023990 |
Main applications: Food thickener, gelling agent, stabilizer, dietary fiber supplement, cosmetic moisturizer & thickener, pharmaceutical excipient, plant-based meat additive.
