Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Acacia Seyal (Grade 2)
Document Ref: PA-TDS-2026-SEYAL | Version 2.0
1. Product Identification
| Botanical Source: | Acacia Seyal Delile |
| HS Code: | 1301.20.00 |
| CAS Number: | 9000-01-5 |
| Compliance: | E414 / FCC / USP-NF |
"Acacia Seyal is a natural polysaccharide exudate, harvested from the Sahelian belt of Northern Nigeria, mechanically purified to ensure consistency."
2. Physical & Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Amber to brown fragments / Fine powder | Visual |
| Optical Rotation | +40^ circ to +55^ circ (Dextrorotatory) | Polarimetry |
| Viscosity (25% Sol) | 10 cps | Brookfield Viscometer |
| pH (25% Sol) | 4.0 – 4.5 | pH Meter |
| Moisture Content | le 15% | Gravimetric (Loss on Drying) |
| Total Ash | le 4% | Dry Ashing @ 550°C |
3. Microbiology Limits
- Total Plate Count: < 1,000$ CFU/g
- Yeast & Molds: < 100$ CFU/g
- Salmonella: Absent in 25g
- E. Coli: Absent in 5g
4. Heavy Metal Compliance
- Lead (Pb): 2$ mg/kg
- Arsenic (As): 3$ mg/kg
- Mercury (Hg): 1$ mg/kg
- Cadmium (Cd): 1$ mg/kg
5. Logistics & Storage
Shelf Life
24 Months from production date.
Storage Condition
Cool, dry place (< 25°C), away from odors.
Packaging
25kg/50kg PP Bags with PE Inner Liners.