Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum
HS Code : 39139090 | CAS NO. : 11138-66-2
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Xanthan Gum
- Formula: ---
- Molecular Weight: ---
- Appearance: Cream to off-white powder
- Odour: Slight characteristic odour
- Taste: Bland / slightly neutral taste
- Solubility: Soluble in cold and hot water, forms highly viscous solution
Packing Details: • 500 gm HDPE Bottle • 1 kg HDPE Bottle• 5 kg HDPE Bottle • 10 kg HDPE Bag • 25 kg HDPE Woven Bag• 50 kg HDPE Woven Bag
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
- Keep bags tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption
- Protect from direct sunlight and humidity
- Avoid dust formation during handling
- Handle with clean and dry equipment.
Safety
- Generally safe natural product
- Dust may cause mild irritation to eyes and respiratory system
- Avoid breathing dust
- Use gloves, dust mask, and safety goggles during handling
- If in eyes → Rinse with plenty of water
- If on skin → Wash with soap and water
Industry Wise Application
Food Beverage Industry
Xanthan gum is a crucial ingredient for improving texture, viscosity, and shelf-life in various food products:
- Gluten-Free Baking:Replaces gluten to provide stickiness, elasticity, and structure to bread, cakes, and cookies.
- Salad Dressings and Sauces:Acts as a stabilizer to prevent oil-water separation (emulsion stability), ensuring consistency and pourability.
- Dairy Products:Improves creaminess and prevents ice crystal formation in ice cream, yogurts, and frozen desserts.
- Beverages:Suspends pulp and particles in fruit juices and dairy drinks without altering flavour.
- Meat Products:Functions as a binder and tenderizer, helping to retain moisture and improve texture in sausages and processed meats.
- Syrups and Toppings:Provides a thick, consistent, and smooth flow, improving the mouthfeel.
Cosmetic & Personal Care Products
Xanthan gum enhances the stability and skin feel of personal care products:
- Creams and Lotions:Acts as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer, providing a smooth, non-greasy, and spreadable texture.
- Shampoos and Conditioners:Improves viscosity and stability, keeping active ingredients uniformly suspended.
- Toothpaste:Serves as a binder to keep ingredients uniform, providing a consistent, smooth paste that squeezes easily from the tube.
- Facial Serums and Gels:Provides a high viscosity, gel-like structure with moisturizing and hydrating, skin-smoothing properties
Pharmaceuticals Applications
Xanthan gum is used for its safety and functional properties in drug formulations:
- Suspensions and Syrups:Stabilizes insoluble ingredients, ensuring consistent, uniform dosage in liquid medicine.
- Controlled-Release Drug Delivery:Acts as a matrix component in tablets, allowing for the slow and steady release of medication.
- Topical Gels and Ointments:Improves the rheology and spread ability of creams.
- Dysphagia Management:Thickeners liquids for individuals with swallowing disorders.
Industrial Application
- Oil and Gas Drilling:Used in drilling mud to increase viscosity, facilitating the movement of rock cuttings to the surface and preventing solids from settling.
- Paints and Coatings:Acts as a thickener and prevents pigment settling, improving the flow and adhesion of paints.
- Textile Dyeing:Thickens printing pastes, ensuring sharp, high-quality designs with minimal running.
- Adhesives and Cleaners:Used in wallpaper paste and household cleaners to improve consistency and cling.
- Agricultural Sprays:Improves the stability and adhesion of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers on plant surfaces.
- Concrete/Construction:Added to concrete poured underwater to improve viscosity and prevent wash-out.
Edible Film & Packaging
- Edible Coatings:Applied to fruits, vegetables, and sweets to prevent oxidation, reduce moisture loss, and extend shelf life.
- Biodegradable Packaging:Used in developing eco-friendly edible films and coatings for food protection.
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