NTP Carcinogenesis Bioassay (feed); No Evidence: mouse, rat NTPTR*    National Toxicology Program Technical Report Series. (Research Triangle Park, NC 27709) No. 206- Inventory. .

The Arabic gum, with the CAS registry number 9000-01-5, is also known as Acacia ampliceps gum. Its EINECS number is 232-519-5. Its classification codes are: (1)Mutation data; (2)Natural Product; (3)Pharmaceutic aid [suspending and/or viscosity agent]; (4)Pharmaceutic aid [suspending andor viscosity agent]; (5)Reproductive Effect; (6)Skin / Eye Irritant; (7)Tumor data. It is powdered exudate from various acacia species, especially A. senegal (Leguminosae). It forms mucilage or syrup in water. It is used as a suspending agent, excipient, and emulsifier in foods and pharmaceuticals. It should be sealed and stored in a cool and dry place.  The main populations of Arabic gum species are harvested in Mauritania, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. The gum exported came from the band of Acacia trees which once covered much of the Sahel region: the southern littoral of the Sahara Desert running from the Atlantic to the Red Sea.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. You should take off immediately all contaminated clothing. When using it, you need wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

The toxicity data is as follows: