Karaya Gum Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Gum Karaya
- Gum Sterculia
Karaya gum supplier for food, personal-care and technical buyers in Malaysia. Karaya gum, also traded as gum karaya or gum sterculia, is the dried exudate of Sterculia urens supplied as an off-white to pale brown powder. It swells in water to give high-viscosity dispersions and is selected as a natural thickener and stabiliser.
Food, cosmetic and technical grades can be requested. Food-grade material serves as a thickener, stabiliser and emulsifier, cosmetic grade supports viscosity control in toiletries, and technical grade covers adhesive, paper and textile uses.
Each application carries its own viscosity, particle-size and purity requirements. State the end use and approval specification so the quoted grade matches the formulation.
Send the required grade, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 9000-36-6
- Grade
- food grade, cosmetic grade, technical grade
- Appearance
- off-white to pale brown powder
Karaya Gum grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-grade karaya gum powder | off-white to pale brown powder | — | Thickener, stabiliser and emulsifier for food and beverage systems where the gum is specified as a natural exudate with defined viscosity and purity limits. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Cosmetic-grade karaya gum | off-white to pale brown powder | — | Viscosity control and emulsion stabilising for personal-care and toiletry formulations that specify gum karaya. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical-grade karaya gum | off-white to pale brown powder | — | Adhesive and binder applications, including denture adhesive and paper or textile uses, where the buyer confirms the required grade profile. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy karaya gum from ChemTrade
Request a quote for karaya gum
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | karaya gum, the dried exudate of Sterculia urens | — |
| CAS number | 9000-36-6 | — |
| Appearance | off-white to pale brown powder | — |
| Botanical source | Sterculia urens Roxb. | — |
| Viscosity character | high-viscosity cold-water dispersion confirmed for the quoted grade | — |
| Particle size | powder fineness confirmed for the quoted grade | — |
| Purity limits | acid-insoluble matter and microbiological limits confirmed where required | — |
Karaya Gum applications
Safety and handling
Keep karaya gum sealed in a cool, dry place protected from moisture and odour contamination. Follow the storage information supplied with the quoted grade.
Common questions about karaya gum
What is karaya gum used for?
Karaya gum is a natural plant exudate used as a thickener, stabiliser and emulsifier in food and beverages, personal-care products, healthcare formulations and textile printing pastes.
Is gum karaya the same as gum sterculia?
Yes. Gum karaya and gum sterculia both refer to the exudate of Sterculia urens. State the required grade and specification with the enquiry rather than relying on the name alone.
Which karaya gum grade should be requested?
Food, cosmetic and technical grades are selected against different purity, viscosity and documentation requirements. Include the end use and approval specification with the enquiry.
How is karaya gum packed?
The required pack format is confirmed with the quotation according to the selected powder grade, order quantity and delivery requirements.
How is karaya gum priced for Malaysian buyers?
Karaya gum pricing varies with food, cosmetic or technical grade, viscosity and particle-size requirements, quantity, packing and delivery location. Include these details in the enquiry.