Food & Industrial Additives
Xanthan Gum
Off-white / cream fine powder · CAS 11138-66-2
Test Report — Characteristics
| Characteristics | Results |
|---|---|
| Viscosity (1% solution in 1% KCl) | 1400–1800 cps spec — 1540–1620 cps result |
| pH (1% solution) | 6.0–8.0 spec — 6.4–6.5 result |
| Loss on Drying | Max 15% spec — 9.04–9.53% result |
| Assay | 91.0–117.0% spec — 101.2–101.8% result |
| Ash | Max 13% spec — 6.15–6.2% result |
| Particle Size (through 200 mesh) | Min 92% spec — 92.0–92.5% result |
Values above are from Suraj Chemicals' own lab test reports on this product. Figures can vary slightly batch to batch — request a current test report / certificate of analysis with your order.
Applications
- Viscosity modifier / thickener in drilling fluids
- Suspension and stabilizing agent in industrial formulations
- Food-grade thickener and stabilizer (technical grade)
- Oil-field and enhanced-oil-recovery fluids