Appearance | White to pale yellow, glassy, and solid |
Solubility in Water | Soluble |
Solubility in Alcohol | Insoluble |
Viscosity | Low to medium |
pH (1% solution) | 4.5 to 5.5 |
Moisture Content | Max 15% |
Ash Content | Max 4% |
Specific Gravity | 1.35 to 1.49 |
Molecular Weight | Approximately 250,000 to 300,000 Dalton |
Optical Rotation | #ERROR! |
Surface Tension | 40-55 dyn/cm |
Melting Point | Does not melt, decomposes at high temperatures |
Bulk Density | 0.75 g/cm³ to 0.95 g/cm³ |
Particle Size | Varies, typically 100-200 microns |