Tara gum

Off-white powder.

Insoluble in water.

These substances undergo chemical reactions only under relatively severe circumstances or in the presence of an effective catalyst that promotes reaction. They are resistant to ignition, although they may become flammable at very high temperatures. They will be resistant to oxidation/reduction, except in the most severe conditions. These materials may be nontoxic.

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition Tara gum emits acrid smoke and fumes.

Flash point data for Tara gum are not available. Tara gum is probably combustible.

Not classified