Xanthan Gum
- CAS Number: 11138-66-2
- Chemical Formula: C35H49O29
- MOQ: 1000KG
- Shelf Life: 2 years
- Types: Powder
- Synonyms: E415, Gum Xanthan
Product Description
What Is Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan Gum is a natural polysaccharide that finds widespread use across numerous industries because of its outstanding thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying characteristics.It is essential in many applications, such as those in the food, pharmaceutical, and other industries, because of its adaptability and efficiency.
During this fermentation process, the bacteria metabolize the sugars to yield xanthan gum, which is subsequently precipitated using alcohol, dried, and ground into a fine powder. This polysaccharide exhibits remarkable solubility in water, forming highly viscous solutions even at minimal concentrations. Owing to its versatility and effectiveness, it plays a crucial role in numerous applications, spanning from food and pharmaceuticals to various other industries. Xanthan Gum is used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial applications like oil drilling and textiles due to its ability to enhance viscosity and stability.
Related Parameters:
| Items | Standards |
| Viscosity (1% KCL, cps) | ≥1200 |
| Shear ratio | ≥6.5 |
| V1/V2 | 1.02-1.45 |
| PH(1%solution) | 6.0-8.0 |
| Loss on Drying (%) | ≤15 |
| Ashes (%) | ≤16 |
| Pb （ppm） | ≤2 |
| Total Nitrogen(%) | ≤1.5 |
| Pyruvic Acid(%) | ≥1.5 |
| Total Plate Count(CFU/g) | ≤2000 |
| Moulds/Yeasts(CFU/g) | ≤100 |
| Coliform (MPN/g) | ≤0.3 |
| Salmonella | Absent |
Recommended Dosage of Xanthan Gum:
| Applications | Dosage |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.1%-1% |
| Cosmetics and Personal Care | 0.2%-2% |
| Oil and Gas Industry | 0.5%-1.5% |
| Industrial and Other Uses | 0.05%-1% |
Xanthan Gum Has Wide Range of Uses:
It is widely used as a thickening agent and viscosity modifier in products like paints, coatings, adhesives, and cleaning agents.
In the textile industry, it serves as a printing paste to improve the consistency and uniformity of dyes and pigments.
In the papermaking process, it improves the strength and texture of paper. Xanthan Gum is also employed in oil and gas applications, particularly in hydraulic fracturing fluids to increase viscosity and improve fluid flow.
Additionally, it stabilizes emulsions and suspensions in industrial formulations.
The User Asked The Question:
Q: Is Xanthan Gum Suitable for Use in the Pharmaceutical Industry?
A: The pharmaceutical industry does employ xanthan gum as a binder, suspending agent, and controlled-release agent. It enhances the stability of formulations and prolongs the effectiveness of active ingredients in oral drugs, suspensions, and topical applications.
