Carboxymethyl tamarind seed gum

Carboxymethyl tamarind seed gum (CAS 68647-15-4), also known as Carboxymethyl Tamarind Kernel Powder or CMT, is a chemically modified polysaccharide derived from tamarind seed.

Where is Carboxymethyl tamarind seed gum used?

• Textile printing: thickener and binder in reactive and pigment print pastes
• Personal care: creams, lotions, hair care products
• Food-grade: stabilizer and thickener in sauces, dressings, processed food systems
• Paper and leather processing: surface sizing and coating agent
• It improves finish quality and substrate uniformity during manufacturing and finishing.

Good to know: Carboxymethylation enhances water solubility and rheological performance of native tamarind gum, suiting demanding formulation and industrial processing environments.

Commercial specifications

• 25 kg bags, bulk options for large-scale industrial procurement