Description

XANTHAN GUM

INCI Name: Xanthan Gum
Common Name: Xanthan Gum
CAS No.: 11138-66-2
Chemical Type: High-molecular-weight microbial polysaccharide / hydrocolloid
Ionic Character: Anionic
Appearance: Off-white to pale cream powder
Solubility: Dispersible and hydratable in water, producing viscous aqueous systems
Primary Functions: Thickener • Rheology Modifier • Suspension Aid • Emulsion Stabilizer • Film Former

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Xanthan Gum is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide produced through microbial fermentation and widely used as a rheology modifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

When properly hydrated in water, Xanthan Gum develops viscosity and provides characteristic shear-thinning behavior. This means the formulation can become easier to spread or pump under shear while recovering viscosity when the applied shear is reduced.

Its strong suspension properties make Xanthan Gum useful for helping keep dispersed particles and other materials uniformly distributed throughout a formulation.

It can be incorporated into a wide range of skincare, cleansing and hair-care products where viscosity control, suspension, texture and physical stability are required.

6. Functions & Benefits

Thickening Agent
Increases viscosity and provides body to aqueous formulations.

Rheology Modifier
Controls flow characteristics and helps produce desirable product consistency.

Suspension Aid
Helps keep dispersed particles and insoluble materials suspended within formulations.

Emulsion Stabilizer
Can support the physical stability of emulsions by increasing continuous-phase viscosity and reducing movement of dispersed droplets.

Texture Enhancer
Provides body and characteristic rheology to cosmetic products.

Shear-Thinning Behavior
Viscosity decreases under shear, helping products spread, dispense or pump more easily.

Film Forming
Can contribute film-forming properties in certain cosmetic formulations.

Formulation Stability
Can help reduce settling and separation by improving the rheological structure of the formulation.

7. Applications

Suitable for:

Face Gel • Serum • Face Cream • Body Cream • Lotion • Facial Cleanser • Body Wash • Shampoo • Conditioner • Hair Gel • Face Mask • Scrub • Personal Care Products

It can also be useful in various other water-based cosmetic and personal-care formulations requiring thickening or suspension.