Product description

Xanthan gum is a natural polysaccharide formed by fermentation of sugars by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. It is subsequently precipitated, dried and milled into a fine powder that is fully soluble in water (cold and hot). In formulations it acts as a thickener, stabilizer and rheology modifier with shear-thinning behavior for a pleasant application.

Key benefits:

• Efficient thickening at low dosage and formation of clear gels in the aqueous phase.
• Stabilization of emulsions (O/W) and suspension of particles (pigments, exfoliating particles, active ingredients).
• Wide applicability in cosmetic pH range and good resistance to temperature fluctuations.
• Pseudoplastic (shear-thinning) behavior – easy spreading without loss of final texture.

Suitable for products such as:

• Gels and serums, cleansing gels, toners
• Creams and body/facial lotions (especially O/W emulsions)
• Shampoos, shower gels, body soaps
• Toothpastes, masks, products with suspended particles

Use in formulation:

• Solubility: in water (cold and hot)
• Dosage: typically 0.1–1 %; for stronger thickening up to 2 %.
• Phase of incorporation: into the aqueous phase (direct dispersion into water under stirring; for better dispersion a premix with glycerin is suitable or sprinkling into the mixing vortex).
• pH / stability: stable in cosmetic pH 4–7; overall it shows small viscosity changes over a wide temperature range.

Safety rating of the raw material according to EWG: 1 (low risk)

FAQ

How to prevent lumps during mixing?
Slowly sprinkle xanthan gum into rapidly stirred water or first disperse it in a small amount of glycerin and then pour into the aqueous phase.

Is it also suitable for “natural” cosmetics?
Yes, it is a fermentation polysaccharide commonly used in natural and “clean” formulations.

In which systems does it work best?
In aqueous systems and O/W emulsions (thickens the aqueous phase, improves stability and suspends particles).

More detailed information on product quality can be found in the certificate of analysis, which we update with each new batch.

All supplied raw materials are of cosmetic grade, not suitable for internal use.

Use appropriate protective equipment during handling.

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