Xanthan gum is a high-molecular-weight extracellular polysaccharide widely used in a variety of cosmetic and personal care applications, such as lotions, creams, shower gels, shampoos, shaving foams, face masks and make-up. Xanthan gum solutions are highly pseudoplastic, meaning that their viscosity is reduced instantly when high shear rates are applied. This property allows easy pumping and spraying. Although, xanthan gum solutions at lower shear rates show a high viscosity and trigger its excellent ability to stabilize emulsions, suspensions and foams. Xanthan gum tolerates alcohols and other organic solvents while being resistant to enzymes. It stabilizes the oil phase in oil-in-water emulsions used in lotions and suspends pigments and other solid particles. This product is also food safe and formulated as a clear solution with medium/normal particle size - FNCS-PC (other grades available).
Product No.
2004918
Supplier
UNIVAR
CAS
11138-66-2
Synonyms
E415
Applications
Colour Cosmetics, Deodorants, Hair Care, Oral Care, Skin Care, Soap and Bath Products
Benefits
Compatible with all commercial thickeners and stabilisers
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