VANZAN®
- CAS Number
- 11138-66-2
- EC Number
- 234-394-2
- Chemical Name
- Xanthan Gum
- Chemical Family
- Gums & Hydrocolloids, XanthansGums & HydrocolloidsXanthans
VANZAN® Xanthan Gum is a general purpose xanthan gum grade suitable for coatings and constructions applications. The rheology of VANZAN solutions is remarkably stable over a broad temperature range and will not change significantly between ambient temperature and 60°C. Additionally, VANZAN has excellent freeze/thaw stability.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Excellent Freeze/Thaw Stability
Other characteristics
- Brand
- VANZAN
- Synonyms
Dehydroxanthan gum, Xanthan, Xanthan biopolymer, Xanthomonas gum
- Functions
Emulsion Stabilizer, Rheology Modifier, Stabilizer, Suspending Agent, Suspending Agent, Suspension Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Viscosity Stabilizer
- Labeling Claims
Bio-based, Biodegradable, Natural, Naturally Derived; Bio-based; Biodegradable; Natural; Naturally Derived
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- HI&I Care
- Industrial
- Use Levels
- 0.1-1%
- Soluble In
- Water
- Coating Type
- Waterborne Coating
- HII Features
- Consistency
- Formula Stability
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Country Availability
- Brazil
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Home Care Applications
- Acid Cleaners
- Automatic Dishwash
- Bathroom Cleaners
- Bowl Cleaners
- Brass Cleaners
- Copper Cleaners
- Furniture Polishes
- Grill Cleaners
- Adhesive & Sealant Type
- Waterborne Adhesive
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Content | 6.5 - 16.0 | % | T-1048 |
| Viscocity (#3 Spindle, 60rpm at 25°C, 1% Vanzan, a 1% KCl solution) | 1400 - 1600 | mPa.s | Brookfield, T-831 |
| Fineness Through (60 mesh, 0.250mm) | 100.0 | % | T-1053 |
| Fineness Through (80 mesh, 0.180mm) | min. 95 | % | T-1053 |
| Loss on Drying | max. 15 | % | T-1050 |
| pH (1% solution) | 5.5 - 8.5 | — | T-850 |
