Pectin C6H12O6 Properties,Formula,Price, Uses

What is Pectin

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables, particularly in citrus fruits, apples, and berries. It is widely used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in the food industry, especially in the production of jams, jellies, and fruit preserves. When heated with sugar and acid, pectin forms a gel-like structure, giving these products their characteristic texture. Beyond its culinary applications, pectin is also valued for its health benefits, including its role as a soluble fiber that supports digestive health and may help lower cholesterol levels. Derived from renewable plant sources, pectin is a versatile, plant-based ingredient with both functional and nutritional properties.

Preparation Process: Pectin is prepared by extracting it from plant cell walls, primarily citrus peels or apple pomace, using hot acidified water (pH 1.5–3.0) at 60–90°C for 1–6 hours. The extract is filtered, and pectin is precipitated by adding ethanol or isopropanol. The precipitate is washed, dried, and milled into powder. Alternatively, pectin can be isolated via ion-exchange chromatography. For commercial production, the extracted pectin is often treated with ammonia to produce amidated pectin. The final product is standardized by adjusting pH, esterification degree, and gel strength. Quality control includes testing for viscosity, methoxyl content, and solubility.

Usage Scenarios: Pectin is a natural polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, primarily used as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent in food production. It is widely employed in jams, jellies, and fruit preserves to create a firm texture. In the pharmaceutical industry, pectin acts as a binder in tablets and a coating agent for controlled drug release. It also serves as a dietary fiber supplement, promoting digestive health. Pectin is utilized in cosmetics for its emulsifying and moisturizing properties. Additionally, it functions as a fat replacer in low-calorie foods and stabilizes acidic dairy products like yogurt. Its biocompatibility makes it valuable in biomedical applications, such as wound healing and tissue engineering.

Pectin Basic Info

Chemical Name Pectin

Synonyms APPLE PECTIN;Pectin from Citrus;2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal;Edible;pectins;PECTINE;HM Pectin;LM Pectin;PECTIN, FROM LEMON;POLYGALACTURONIC ACID METHYL ESTER

CAS No. 9000-69-5

Molecular Formula C6H12O6

Molecular Weight 0

PSA 97.99000

LogP -2.73970

Safely Info

RTECS RX4280000

Hazard Class -

Safety Statements 24/25

HS Code 13022000

WGK Germany -

Packing Group -

RIDADR -

Risk Statements -

Hazard Codes -

Caution Statement P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P-P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362

Hazard Declaration H315-H319

Symbol GHS07

Signal Word Warning

Pectin Price

United States: $5-10 per pound
China: $3-7 per pound
Russia: $6-12 per pound
Germany: $4-8 per pound
India: $2-6 per pound
Japan: $5-10 per pound
Brazil: $5-9 per pound
South Korea: $4-8 per pound
Philippines: $3-6 per pound
United Kingdom: $6-11 per pound
France: $5-9 per pound
Mexico: $4-8 per pound
Canada: $5-10 per pound
South Africa: $3-7 per pound
Egypt: $2-5 per pound
Turkey: $4-8 per pound
Thailand: $3-6 per pound
Indonesia: No results

MSDS

Name:	Pectin Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:	Non
CAS:	9000-69-5

Section 1 - Chemical Product MSDS Name:Pectin Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:Non

Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS#	Chemical Name	content	EINECS#
9000-69-5	Pectin	100.0	232-553-0

Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.

Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin:
May cause mild skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Inhalation:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Excessive inhalation may cause minor respiratory irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. No special precautions indicated.

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 9000-69-5: Russia: 4 mg/m3 TWA Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear safety glasses with side shields.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Solid
Color: white to off-white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: Not applicable.
Molecular Weight:

Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
No data reported.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 9000-69-5: RX4280000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Pectin - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.

Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 9000-69-5: 0
Canada
CAS# 9000-69-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 9000-69-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 9000-69-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

Download/Modify SDS | Technical supported by XiXisys.com. For US version, EU version (23 languages) and more, please refer to xixisys.com/en/sds/search

1.Identification

1.1 GHS Product identifier

Product name	pectin

1.2 Other means of identification

Product number	-
Other names	GENU Pectin USP-H

1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Identified uses	For industry use only.
Uses advised against	no data available

1.4 Supplier's details

Company	MOLBASE (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Address	Floor 4 & 5, Building 12, No. 1001 North Qinzhou Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Telephone	+86(21)64956998
Fax	+86(21)54365166

1.5 Emergency phone number

Emergency phone number	+86-400-6021-666
Service hours	Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours).

2.Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)	No symbol.
Signal word	No signal word.
Hazard statement(s)	none
Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention	none
Response	none
Storage	none
Disposal	none

2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

3.Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances

Chemical name	Common names and synonyms	CAS number	EC number	Concentration
pectin	pectin	9000-69-5	none	100%

4.First-aid measures

4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

no data available

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

no data available

5.Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical

no data available

5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

6.Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7.Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8.Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational Exposure limit values

no data available

Biological limit values

no data available

8.2 Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Respiratory protection

Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.

Thermal hazards

no data available

9.Physical and chemical properties

Physical state	off-white to beige crystalline powder
Colour	no data available
Odour	no data available
Melting point/ freezing point	264°C(dec.)(lit.)
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range	60°C/14mmHg(lit.)
Flammability	no data available
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit	no data available
Flash point	58°C(lit.)
Auto-ignition temperature	no data available
Decomposition temperature	no data available
pH	no data available
Kinematic viscosity	no data available
Solubility	no data available
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value)	no data available
Vapour pressure	no data available
Density and/or relative density	1.508g/cm3
Relative vapour density	no data available
Particle characteristics	no data available

10.Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

no data available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

no data available

10.4 Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5 Incompatible materials

no data available

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

no data available

11.Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

Oral: no data available
Inhalation: no data available
Dermal: no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

no data available

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

STOT-single exposure

no data available

STOT-repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

12.Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity to fish: no data available
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
Toxicity to algae: no data available
Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

no data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

no data available

12.5 Other adverse effects

no data available

13.Disposal considerations

13.1 Disposal methods

Product

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

14.Transport information

14.1 UN Number

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods.

IMDG: Not dangerous goods.

IATA: Not dangerous goods.

14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name

ADR/RID: unknown

IMDG: unknown

IATA: unknown

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods.

IMDG: Not dangerous goods.

IATA: Not dangerous goods.

14.4 Packing group, if applicable

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods.

IMDG: Not dangerous goods.

IATA: Not dangerous goods.

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no

IMDG: no

IATA: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

no data available

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

no data available

15.Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

Chemical name	Common names and synonyms	CAS number	EC number
pectin	pectin	9000-69-5	none
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)			Listed.
EC Inventory			Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory			Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015			Not Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)			Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)			Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory			Not Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC)			Listed.

16.Other information

Information on revision

Creation Date	Aug 12, 2017
Revision Date	Aug 12, 2017

Abbreviations and acronyms

CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transportation Association
TWA: Time Weighted Average
STEL: Short term exposure limit
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%

References

IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/

Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

Pectin Products
Total12 Products

Pectin Suppliers

Company Name

Business Type

Location

Details

Tianjin Dongfang Import & Export Co., L

China Tianjin Districts

Request For Quotation

Shandong Airuike Chemical Co., Ltd.

China Shandong Qingdao

Request For Quotation

Arshine Group Co., Ltd.

China Hunan Changsha

Request For Quotation

Shaanxi TNJONE Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd

China Shaanxi Xi'an

Request For Quotation

Hangzhou KieRay Chem Co.

China Zhejiang Hangzhou

Request For Quotation

DALIAN HANDOM CHEMICALS CO.,LTD.

China Liaoning Dalian

Request For Quotation

Shandong zhishang chemical Co.,Ltd

China Shandong Jinan

Request For Quotation

LEAP CHEM CO., LTD.

China

Request For Quotation

Brenntag N.V.

Request For Quotation

Zhejiang Cathaya Merchandise Imp & Exp Co., Ltd.

Request For Quotation

Pectin

What is Pectin

Pectin Basic Info

Safely Info

Pectin Price

MSDS

Pectin Products Total12 Products

Pectin Suppliers

Hot Recommendation

Pectin Products
Total12 Products