Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum

BTN-XNTHN-GM-57G


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Xanthan Gum is a versatile natural polysaccharide used in cosmetic and personal care formulations as a thickener, stabilizer, suspending agent, and texture enhancer. It helps improve viscosity and creates smooth, consistent formulations while helping to prevent ingredient separation in emulsions and liquid products.

Commonly used in creams, lotions, gels, facial cleansers, serums, shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, and toothpaste formulations, Xanthan Gum helps create a pleasant skin feel and improves product spreadability. 

Xanthan Gum hydrates in water and works well alongside many other gums and thickeners to customize texture and viscosity. It is suitable for both rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic applications.

Xanthan Gum powder absorbs water very quickly. If added directly to water without sufficient mixing, the outer surface hydrates rapidly and can form gel clumps, making it more difficult to fully disperse the powder.

For best results, pre-mix Xanthan Gum thoroughly with any other dry powdered ingredients in your formulation before adding to water. Gradually sprinkle the blended powders into agitated water while continuing to mix until fully dispersed. Allow several minutes for the gum to fully hydrate and develop viscosity.

For easier incorporation, Xanthan Gum can first be blended with glycerin, propanediol, or other water-soluble liquids before adding to the water phase. It is typically added during the water phase of formulations.

Typical usage levels:

  • Thin serums and liquid gels: 0.1% – 0.3%
  • Lotions and emulsions: 0.2% – 0.5%
  • Thick gels and suspensions: 0.5% – 2%

Xanthan Gum is compatible with a wide variety of cosmetic ingredients and performs well over a broad pH range.

Our Xanthan Gum is not prehydrated.

Product Details:

  • INCI: Xanthan gum
  • CAS #: 11138-66-2
  • Aroma: Mild Characteristic
  • Appearance: White to Cream Coloured Powder
  • pH: 6 - 8
  • Solubility: Water Soluble
  • Country of Origin: China

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