Molekula
Gum arabic
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Gum arabic is a natural polysaccharide derived from Acacia trees, widely used as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickening agent in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. It is soluble in water and forms viscous solutions. Available in powder or granular form, it is stable at ambient temperatures. CAS: 9000-01-5. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Gum arabic from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
These pack sizes aren't a limit. Molekula manufactures, sources and repacks to order — if you need 500 kg and only see 1 kg listed, . We quote from grams to multi-tonne.
Need a different size? Add the nearest pack and change the size in your basket — we price it at the same rate per unit.
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100 g — £27.50 per pack ex VAT · £33.00 inc. VAT
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500 g — £69.50 per pack ex VAT · £83.40 inc. VAT
Need a different quantity or pack?
Tell us how much you need and when — drums, IBCs, sacks or a one-off bulk lot. We'll manufacture or source it and come back with a price.
Prices exclude VAT/sales tax and shipping.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off white powder |
| Ash | ≤4% |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.1% |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤5ppm |
| Aluminium (Al) | <0.1% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 13599707 |
| CAS Number | 9000-01-5 |
| Molecular Formula | N/A |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| SMILES | CC.CC.CC.CC.CC.CC |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| Tariff Code | 13012000 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P304+312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is gum arabic used for?
Gum arabic is commonly used as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickening agent in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of gum arabic?
The exact chemical formula and molecular weight are not available as gum arabic is a complex mixture of polysaccharides and glycoproteins.
How should gum arabic be stored?
Gum arabic should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and contamination.
What grade of gum arabic does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies food-grade gum arabic suitable for use in food and pharmaceutical applications.
Can Molekula supply gum arabic in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply gum arabic in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a gum arabic order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) for compliance and safety purposes.
Ready to order or need a custom pack?
Tell us the product, grade, and quantity — Molekula usually responds within one working day with pricing and lead time.