Gum Arabic gives
body in
finishing silk
and rayon fabric
without loss of
transparency. It
is also used as
a sizing and
finishing agent
in printing
formulations for
imparting
designs or
decorations
- Inks
:
Gum
Arabic is an
important
constituent of
many special
purpose inks.
Water color and
quick drying
inks utilize the
suspending and
binding
properties of
Gum Arabic.
- Textiles :
In lithography, Gum
Arabic is used as a
sensitizer for
lithographic plates as
an element in the light
sensitive composition
and as an ingredient of
the fountain solution.
