Vegetable Pectin

INCI: Pectin

CAS # 9000-69-5
EC # 232-553-0

ORIGIN: Malus Domestica vegetable
DESCRIPTION: Creamy white to light brown fine powder
SOLUBILITY: Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol

Malus Domestica fruit extract acts as an emollient and exfoliating agent. It is rich in antioxidants. Apple pectin finds application in the formulation of hair conditioners, hand and body lotions, and shampoos.

PARAMETER / SPECIFICATION
LOSS OF DRYING <12%
pH (1% Sol in H2O dest. 25ºC) 4.0 - 5.0
TOTAL BACTERIA = <10,000 CFU / g
FUNGI AND YEAST = <100 cfu / g
SALMONELLA Absence / 25 g
COLIFORMS / E. Coli <10 cfu / g
DEGREE METOXYLATION 32-39%
INSOLUBLE ASH <1%
RESIDUAL SOLVENTS Absence
DESCRIPTION Creamy white to light brown fine powder
DEGREE OF AMIDATION 18-22%
REACTIVITY TO CALCIUM Medium

Conservation: Keep containers tightly closed. Protect from light and moisture.