Sandarac (Callitris Quadrivalvis) Gum

Functions
Antioxidant
Thickener
Fragrance
Emulsion stabilizer
CAS Number(s)
9000-57-1
EINECS number(s)
232-547-8
FDA UNII
W2J6QXI25Z

Sandarac Gum is derived in the Atlas region in Morocco from the cypress Sandarac tree (Callitris Quadrivalvis) which exists as an up to 40 feet high tree but also as a shrub.

Callitris Quadrivalvis Gum is a resin leaking from the bark and branches of the tree, hardened by air. In most cases the pieces have an oval or cylindrical form, up to 1.5 inches long, they are smooth and of yellowish-white color and of balsamic odor, slightly like turpentine. Especially when being heated the taste is weakly aromatic, and slightly bitter. It is used in special lacquers, plaster, dental fillings, and similar applications.

Sandarac Gum consists of about 95 % resin substances, containing free resin acids such as sandaracopimaric acid, oxysanderacopmaric acid, callitrol-, sandaracin-, sandaracol-, sandarcinol and other acids. Additionally, it contains 1-2 % bitter constituent, about 1-1,5 % essential oils with Alpha- and Beta-Pines, D-Limonene, and thymoquinone.

Active ingredients (or INCI)

Callitris Quadrivalvis Gum
Synonyms
Sandarac

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