Gum tragacanth (9000-65-1)

Identification
Properties
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. High levels of dust in the air create the risk of explosion.
Solubility:	slight
Appearance:	light beige powder
Specification:	1.General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. 2.Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. 3.Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. 4.Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Report:	Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Storage Temperature:	Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Usage:	In pharmaceutical compounding and dispensing, e.G., To suspend heavy insol powders, as an excipient for tablets and to impart consistence to troches, also in making emulsions and emulsifying agents, as stabilizer, thickener, texturizer in food, in adhesives (mucilages, pastes), in textile sizing, textile printing and general printing inks, and in dyeing with insol color lakes.
Safety Data