Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum is a Polysaccharide with many industrial uses. The name derives from Xanthomonas campestris. It is an effective thickening agent and stabliser, to prevent ingredients from separating

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Weight	Cost	Quantity
100g	£3.00
500g	£7.60
1kg	£12.80
6kg	£63.20

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum is used in the Oil Industry for drilling and thickening mud in large quantities. These fluids serve to carry the solids cut by the drilling bit back to the surface. Xanthan Gum can be added to concrete poured underwater to increase its viscosity and prevent it washing back out. It can also be used to create water gels and is used in conjunction with Bentonite Clay for cosmetic applications, it is soluble in both hot and cold water and is ideal for thickening and adding volume to lotions, creams & gels.

Specifications

Appearance:	White/ light yellow free flowing powder
Viscosity:	1%
Particle Size:	Min 80 mesh (180 µm)
Food Grade	No

Applications

Borehole Drilling:	Drilling and Thickening Mud additive.
Cosmetics:	Thickening lotions, creams and gels. Water soluble.
Gunge/Slime:	Can be used in making gunge/slime when mixed with luke warm water, then blended for 10 minutes.

Product Identifiers

100g: 0029882797563, 500g: 0029882797570, 1kg: 0029882797587, 6kg: 0029882797594,