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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0529 |
Product Name | Xanthan Gum, Prehydrated |
CAS | 11138-66-2 |
Description | Natural gum derived as an excretion product from bacteriae (Xanthomas campestris), composed of pure natural polysaccharides (sugars) constituted of glucose, mannose & glucuronic acid. Purity >98%. Gluten-free. |
Solubility | Soluble in cold or warm water |
Appearance | White powder, oderless |
Application | Shampoos, conditioners, lotions, creams, body washes, shower gels. |
Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
Composition | Xanthan gum |
Features And Benefits | Non-gelling thickener (but binds water) and viscosity enhancerProvides volume and enhances foam in surfactants systemsStabilizes emulsionsHas lubricant propertiesCan act as suspending agentPre-hydrated for easy mixing |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 1301909100 |
INCI | Xanthan gum |
Manufacture | Xanthan gum is produced from the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris in the presence of a carbohydrate solution. The xanthan polymer is precipitated from the medium by the addition of isopropyl alcohol, and the precipitate is dried and milled to give a powder. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | Bacterium Xanthomonas campestris |
Uses | Dissolve in warm water (ideally sprinkle slowly into water under constant high-speed stirring). Add propylene glycol or butylene glycol to the water phase (3parts glycol,1part xanthan gum) for best dispersion. Also adding up to 0.5% sodium chloride (salt) will increase the thickening effect. Typical use level 0.5-2%. For external use only. |