GELATIN

Gelatin  is also known as enamel glue, but is more fine than that.

CHARATERISTIC

• It is present in the form of white and off white colored powder.
• Gelatin is odorless and tasteless with having the granular form.

SOLUBILITY

• Soluble in hot water and glycerin but insoluble in organic solvents

GRADES

• Photographic, Technical, U-S-P and Food grades

SOURCE

• Obtained from the skin, bones and fiber of the animals

USES

• It is used in photographic film, light filters, printing ink
• Also used in food products, textile, cement and match industry
• Paper adhesive, fruit jellies and medicine cap soles preparation.