Xanthan Gum - Soft Version
Xanthan Gum is used to modify the texture of personal care products and to stabilize suspensions, thickening agent, oil-in-water emulsions and foams against separation. Creams and lotions made with Xanthan Gum will provide lubricity, uniform spreading, and a pleasant, light skin feel, even in the presence of salts or other ionic components.
Xanthan Gum is produced by a fermentation process using the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. The composition and structure of xanthan gum produced by commercial fermentation is identical to the naturally occurring polysaccharide formed by Xanthomonas campestris on plants belonging to the cabbage family. Process control and rigorous quality standards throughout production guarantee consistent, reliable product performance. Xanthan Gum is suitable for use in a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care formulations.
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INCI Nomenclature: Xanthan Gum
Appearance: Off-white powder
Solubility: Water Soluble
Suggested Use Levels: 0.1% to 0.5%
pH: 6.0-8.0
Viscosity Range: 800 – 1300
Storage: Protected from direct light and humidity at a temperature of 50°-77°F (10°-25°C)
Shelf life: 12 months, properly stored, in sealed container.
This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.
All products sold are cosmetic grade; External Use Only; Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations Only.
Our products are for cosmetic and personal care formulations only; External Use Only. We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating.
Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure, or prevent disease.
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