Xanthan Gum Cas 11138-66-2
Function:
1. Food: Xanthan gum is added as a stabilizer, emulsifier, suspending agent, thickener and processing aid in many foods2, daily chemical aspects: xanthan gum molecules contain a large number of hydrophilic groups, is a good surface active substance, and has antioxidant, prevent skin aging and other effects, therefore, almost all high-end cosmetics in the Xanthan gum is used as its main functional ingredient
3. Medical aspects: Xanthan gum is a functional component in the internationally hot microcapsule drug capsules, and plays an important role in controlling the sustained release of drugs
4, industrial and agricultural applications: in the oil industry, due to its strong pseudo-plasticity, low concentration of
xanthan gum (0.5%) aqueous solution can maintain the viscosity of the drilling fluid and control its rheological properties