High viscosity at low dosage
Thickens and stabilizes at fractions of a percent, in hot or cold water.
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Xanthan Gum Supplier from China
Xanthan gum is a fermentation polysaccharide used as a thickener, stabilizer and suspending agent in food, oil drilling, agrochemicals, coatings, feed, personal care, textile printing and many other industries. SUNCHEM supplies xanthan gum in 25 kg bags with a batch COA on every shipment.
CAS 11138-66-2 · Polysaccharide · E415
- Lot COA with every shipment
- Samples for your trials
- Technical support for your trial
Product overview & key benefits
Xanthan gum is produced by fermentation of carbohydrates with Xanthomonas campestris. It dissolves in hot or cold water to give high viscosity at low dosage; the viscosity drops under shear and recovers at rest. That makes it a thickener and stabilizer in sauces, dressings, beverages and bakery, a suspending agent in agrochemical and coating formulations, and a viscosifier in oil-drilling fluids.
Food, oil-drilling and industrial grades differ in viscosity, mesh size and microbiology, so tell us the end use before quoting. Xanthan gum is a polymer; the chemical formula on the current page (C₈H₁₄Cl₂N₂O₂) is not correct and is not used here.
Shear-thinning flow
Pours and pumps easily, then recovers to hold particles and droplets in suspension.
Grade matched to use
Food, oil-drilling and industrial grades quoted against your viscosity and mesh requirements, with a COA per batch.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Xanthan Gum |
| Synonyms | Gum xanthan; E415 |
| CAS No. | 11138-66-2 |
| EC No. | 234-394-2 |
| Type | Polysaccharide produced by fermentation |
| Appearance | White to cream-colored powder |
| Packing | 25 kg bags |
Viscosity, mesh size, pH, loss on drying, ash and microbiological limits depend on the grade and are stated on the TDS and batch COA; the limits for your order are confirmed in the quotation and contract.
Applications by Industry
Where xanthan gum is used, and what to confirm before you switch supply.
Food & beverages
Thickens and stabilizes sauces, dressings, beverages, dairy, bakery and gluten-free products.
Check before trial
- Food-grade documents (E415, FCC/JECFA)
- Viscosity and mesh size
- Microbiological limits
Drilling fluids
A viscosifier in water-based drilling and completion fluids, carrying cuttings and suspending weighting materials.
Check before trial
- Oil-drilling grade specification
- Viscosity at low shear
- Monthly volume
Agrochemicals, coatings & textiles
A suspending and anti-settling agent in pesticide suspension concentrates, coatings, textile printing pastes and paper.
Check before trial
- Formulation type
- Dispersibility and mesh
- Packaging
Personal care, feed and other uses
Used in toothpaste, cosmetics and feed, and in tobacco, foundry and fire-fighting formulations.
Check before trial
- Grade for your end use
- Documents required
- Sample size
Selection & comparison
Choosing the right xanthan gum grade
| Your requirement | What usually works |
|---|---|
| Food and beverages | Food-grade xanthan gum (E415) with microbiological limits |
| Oil drilling fluids | Oil-drilling grade, specified by viscosity |
| Agrochemical or coating suspensions | Industrial grade; specify dispersibility and mesh size |
| Replacing an existing supplier | Send your current TDS or COA; we quote against the parameters you approve |
Packaging & storage
Packaging
25 kg bags. Tell us your pallet requirements with your inquiry.
Storage
Keep bags closed in a cool, dry store. Xanthan gum absorbs moisture and can cake if exposed to humidity.
From first email to approved supply
Name the end use
Food, drilling fluid or industrial formulation: the grade, viscosity and documents follow from it.
Compare the numbers that matter
Viscosity (a 1% solution in KCl is a common test), mesh size, pH, loss on drying and, for food, microbiology.
Test dispersion in your system
Run the sample in your own formulation; mesh size changes how fast it hydrates without lumps.
Trial, then lock the spec
Keep the approved lot COA as the contract reference.
Tell us your requirement. We match the grade.
Tell us your end use, the quantity and the destination port. Add your current specification and we will quote against it.
| Information | Example |
|---|---|
| Application | Food, oil drilling, agrochemical, coating, personal care |
| Grade | Food / oil-drilling / industrial |
| Required specification | Viscosity, mesh size, pH, microbiology |
| Packaging | 25 kg bags; pallet requirements |
| Quantity | Trial order / monthly / annual volume |
| Destination | Country and port |
| Documents needed | COA, SDS, TDS, food statements |
Xanthan Gum FAQ
What is xanthan gum used for?
As a thickener, stabilizer and suspending agent in food, drilling fluids, agrochemicals, coatings, personal care, feed, textile printing, paper and other industries.
Which parameters should I compare between offers?
Viscosity, mesh size, pH, loss on drying, ash and, for food grade, microbiological limits.
How is xanthan gum packed?
In 25 kg bags.
Is xanthan gum dangerous goods?
No. It is not regulated as dangerous goods for transport; see the SDS for handling.
