- Primary category
- Food & Nutrition Ingredients
- Product Family
- Hydrocolloids & Texturizers
Product overview
Xanthan Gum is a high-molecular-weight microbial polysaccharide used for thickening, suspension and rheology control. It provides strong viscosity at low use levels and has established grades for food, oilfield, personal-care and healthcare applications.
Function & Usage
- Thicken, Gel & Stabilize
Provides efficient thickening, suspension and shear-thinning stability across a broad pH and temperature range. Typical uses: Food thickening and stabilization, Drilling-fluid rheology, Personal care formulations.
- Bind, Lubricate & Support Dosage Forms
Supports dosage-form processing through binding, lubrication, flow, suspension, taste or texture control according to the selected excipient. Typical uses: Food thickening and stabilization, Drilling-fluid rheology, Personal care formulations.
- Build Drilling-Fluid Rheology
Supports viscosity, suspension or carrying performance in compatible drilling-fluid and oilfield systems. Typical uses: Food thickening and stabilization, Drilling-fluid rheology, Personal care formulations.
- Build Drilling & Completion Fluids
Supports filtration control, rheology, density, shale inhibition or reservoir-compatible brine design in suitable drilling, drill-in, completion and workover fluids. Typical uses: Food thickening and stabilization, Drilling-fluid rheology, Personal care formulations.
Product information
- Applications:
- Food thickening and stabilization, Drilling-fluid rheology, Personal care formulations, Healthcare suspensions subject to grade, Pet-food texture, binding and stabilization subject to approved grade
- Hazard / Transport:
- Typical grades are not classified as dangerous goods. Dust may irritate and form combustible mixtures, and wet material creates a slip hazard; confirm the grade-specific SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and ventilated place. Protect from moisture, heat, contamination and ignition sources.