Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight anionic polysaccharide polymer produced by the fermentation of starch by Xanthomonas Campestris. It has high stability, resistance to acid and alkali, high salt environment, high temperature and low temperature freezing, anti-biodegradation, and strong anti-pollution ability. Xanthan Gum is widely used in food, personal care products, pharmaceuticals acting as thickener, suspension agent, emulsifier and stabilizer and etc.
CAS No.: 11138-66-2
Formula: (C3H49O29)n
E No.: E 415
Function: Emulsifier, Foaming agent, Stabilizer, Thickener
Package: 25 kg bag, 50 lb bag or customization.
Grade | Description |
FX-40 | 40-mesh xanthan gum extra low-dust. |
FX-80 | 80-mesh xanthan gum with low dust and rapid hydration. |
FX-200 | Fine 200-mesh xanthan gum. |
FX-FT80 | Ultra-refined and clarified xanthan gum, providing clearer formulations, transparent solution and better stability than standard Xanthan gum. |
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In cosmetics, the European Union inventory of cosmetic has included xanthan gum and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded xanthan gum are safe in the present of use and concentration in cosmetics. Xanthan Gum is approved as direct and indirect food additives in various applications. The World Health Organization (WHO) concluded that studies on the safety of xanthan gum provided sufficient information to be allocated an acceptable daily intake of “not specified”.
The cosmetic and personal care grade xanthan gum, Nutrier-FX, meets the specification and purity criteria specified in the regulatory compliance listed below. In addition, it meets the requirements set forth in Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and Compendium of Food Additive Specifications by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).
Country | Regulatory Compliance Reference |
US | Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 |
EU | Regulation EC 1333/2008 |
Japan | Japan’s Specifications and Standards for Food Additives (JSFA), 9th Edition |
Australia & New Zealand | Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code |
China | National Standard of the People’s Republic of China |
Canada | Health Canada |
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Xanthan Gum is one of the most widely used ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook stated that xanthan gum functions as emulsion stabilizers, film formers, binder, viscosity-increasing agents, and skin-conditioning agents.
Applications | Functions |
Toothpaste | provides excellent stability; shape; suitable for making functional toothpastes which contains slat, antibiotics, antibacterial drugs; used alone or with CMC complex to make up the deficiencies of CMC toothpaste. |
Cream & Lotions | stabilizes emulsions; gives creamy consistency. |
Shampoo | Controls rheology; suspends insoluble. |
Cosmetics | Enhances the moisturizing and film-forming of cosmetics to extend the make-up effect and feel natural. |
* The above information is for reference only, the prospective user is responsible for determining whether the products are appropriate for your use, and for ensuring that your usage and workplace practice are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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