Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight polysaccharide produced by fermentation of a carbohydrate with Xanthomonas campestris. It is soluble in cold or hot water, but not soluble in organic solvent. It can be used as a thickener or a stabilizer and reheology control agent for food, pharmaceutical, toothpaste, especially at cosmetic and oil drilling applications widely.
As the natural viscosifier with outstanding rheological bhavior, xanthan gum is widely used as
additive to oil drilling mud,fracturing and oil-displacing agent.
ITEM | STANDARD |
Appearance | Cream Colored Free Flowing Powder |
Particle Size (mesh) | 40/80 |
Loss on Drying | ≤13.00% |
PH (1% Solution) | 6.00-8.00 |
Viscosity (1% KCL Solution, cps) | ≥1200 |
Ashes (%) | ≤15.00 |
Rheological Properties (0.285% XG in Seawater.) | |
600 Rpm | Not Less Than 75 |
300 Rpm | Not Less Than 55 |
200 Rpm | Not Less Than 45 |
100 Rpm | Not Less Than 35 |
6 Rpm | Not Less Than 18 |
3 Rpm | Not Less Than 16 |
Brookfield LV,1.5rpm (mPa.s) | Not Less Than 1950 |
