Materials for Biocide Formulation

Active ingredient:  xanthan gum

Other Names:

CAS: 11138-66-2

Formula: (C35H49O29)n

Chemical Structure:

Molecular weight: varies, normally between 4 and 12 x 10⁶ g/mol

Chemical and Physical Properties:

Active ingredient content: 99.9%

Appearance & Physical State: white fine powder

pH: 6 – 8 (1% in water)

Melting Point: 270°C

Boiling Point: not applicable

Flash Point: no data

Stability: Stable at room temperature under normal storage and handling conditions.

Storage Conditions: store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated areas.  

Packing:  25 kg in reinforced polyethylene plastic bag.

Product Description and Uses:  Xanthan gum, a microbial biopolymer produced by the Xanthomonas bacterium, is normally produced by fermentation.  It is widely used as a natural thickener and matrix stabilizer in the formulation of food, feed, personal care, household, medical preparations, and many industrial products.  It is also used as thickener in oil field recovery water and many other industrial applications.