Acacia Senegal Gum is a natural plant-derived gum obtained from the dried exudate of Acacia senegal and closely related species. It is commonly known as Gum Arabic, Acacia Gum or Senegal Gum. PubChem identifies Gum Arabic with CAS Number 9000-01-5 and describes it as consisting mainly of high-molecular-weight polysaccharides and their calcium, magnesium and potassium salts.
In cosmetic formulations, Acacia Senegal Gum is primarily valued as a film-forming ingredient. It can produce a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails and can therefore contribute to the structure and sensory characteristics of suitable cosmetic products. COSMILE Europe lists film forming and fragrance-functional applications for Acacia Senegal Gum.
Acacia Senegal Gum is a complex natural polysaccharide rather than a single low-molecular-weight chemical compound. Its composition can vary according to botanical source, harvesting conditions, purification and processing. This is why parameters such as molecular weight and viscosity should be specified according to the particular commercial grade.
Acacia Senegal Gum can form a continuous film over the skin, hair and nails. This film-forming property makes it useful in cosmetic systems where a natural gum is desired to support surface characteristics and formulation structure.
The gum can contribute to the texture and consistency of suitable cosmetic formulations. Its hydration and polysaccharide structure can influence the physical properties of aqueous systems.
Acacia Senegal Gum can be incorporated into selected hair-care formulations where film formation and hair-surface conditioning effects are desired. It can contribute to the structure and sensory profile of styling and conditioning products.
The ingredient can be used in selected skin-care formulations where a plant-derived film-forming material is required. It may be incorporated into creams, gels, masks and other personal-care systems depending on the formulation design.
Its film-forming functionality can make Acacia Senegal Gum useful in selected cosmetic makeup and styling formulations where film formation contributes to product performance.
Acacia Senegal Gum is a versatile natural polysaccharide that can be evaluated in skin-care, hair-care and other personal-care formulations. The appropriate grade should be selected according to viscosity, microbiological quality, moisture and other technical requirements.
Acacia Senegal Gum is a naturally derived polymeric material and does not have one simple molecular formula or molecular weight. Its technical properties depend on botanical source and processing.
For cosmetic-grade material, important quality parameters may include appearance, identification, moisture, viscosity, pH, ash, insoluble matter, microbiological quality and particle size. Exact numerical limits should be taken from the current specification of the selected commercial grade rather than applying generic values.
Acacia Senegal Gum should be stored in a dry environment and protected from excessive moisture. The selected grade should also be evaluated for compatibility with the other ingredients in the finished formulation.
Acacia Senegal Gum can be used in:
Acacia Senegal Gum is a natural plant-derived gum obtained primarily from Acacia senegal. It is also known as Gum Arabic or Acacia Gum.
The commonly listed CAS number for Gum Arabic / Acacia Gum is 9000-01-5.
It is primarily used as a film-forming ingredient. It can also contribute to formulation texture and structure.
Yes. Cosmetic ingredient references identify its origin as plant-derived.
Acacia Senegal Gum is one of the principal botanical sources associated with Gum Arabic. PubChem lists Gum Arabic synonyms including Acacia Gum and Gum Senegal.
Yes. It is a complex high-molecular-weight polysaccharide material rather than a single small molecule.
Acacia gum can contribute to viscosity and formulation structure, but the documented cosmetic function for the specific INCI Acacia Senegal Gum is primarily film forming.
Yes. Its film-forming functionality makes it suitable for evaluation in selected hair-care and styling formulations.
No. It is a complex natural polysaccharide mixture, so a single molecular formula and molecular weight should not be assigned as if it were a discrete small molecule.
Important specifications can include appearance, moisture, viscosity, pH, ash, insoluble matter, particle size and microbiological quality. Exact limits are grade-dependent.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |