PRODUCT NAME: Xanthan gum
CHARACTERISTIC:
Commodity Name: Xanthan gum
CAS No.: 11138-66-2
EINECS No.: 234-394-2
Molecular Formula: (C35H49O29)n
Molecullar Weight: 933*n
APPLICATION:
Xanthan gum is fine powder, produced by fermentation of carbohydrate with Xanthomonas campestris, Its solutions are neutral, suitable for use in food and food preparations as stabilizer, thickener or emulsifier, specially used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications as stabilizer, thickener or emulsifier.
SPECIFICATION:
Food grade
Item |
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Appearance |
White or light yellow free flowing power |
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Viscosity (cps) |
≥ 1500 |
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Shearing Ratio (mpas) |
≥ 6.5 |
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Particle Size (mesh) |
80 mesh |
95% min. thru 80 mesh (180micro) |
200 mesh |
95% min. thru 200 mesh (75micro) |
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Moisture (%) |
≤ 15 |
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Total Ash Content (%) |
≤ 16 |
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PH Level |
6-8 |
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Nitrogen (%) |
≤ 1.5 |
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Pyruvic Acid (%) |
≥ 1.5 |
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Lead Content (ppm) |
≤ 2 |
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Yeasts & Moulds (cfu/g) |
≤ 500 |
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Total Plate Count (cfu/g) |
≤ 5000 |
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Coliform (MPN/100g) |
≤ 30 |
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Salmonella (cfu/g) |
Negative |
Pharmaceutical grade
Item |
Standard |
Appearance |
Cream colored powder |
Viscosity (1% solution in 1% KCl) |
1200-1600cps |
PH (1% solution) |
6.0-8.0 |
Moisture |
Max. 13% |
Ash |
Max. 13% |
Particle Size (80 mesh) |
100% through 60 mesh (250micro) |
Particle Size (200 mesh) |
100% through 80 mesh (180micro) |
V1/V2 |
1.02-1.45 |
Pyruvic Acid |
Min. 1.5% |
Heavy Metal |
Max. 20ppm |
Lead |
Max. 2ppm |
Arsenic |
Max. 3ppm |
Microbiological |
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Total Plate Count |
Not more than 500cfu/g |
Yeast / Mould |
Less than 100cfu/g |
E. coli |
Absent/25g |
Salmonella |
Absent/25g |
Staphylococcus Aureus |
Absent/g |
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa |
Absent/g |
PACKING:
80 mesh, 25kgs paper bags, 16MT per 20’ container with pallet and 19MT without pallet;
80 mesh, 25kgs carton box, 15MT per 20’ container with pallet and 16MT without pallet;
200 mesh, 25kgs paper bags, 16MT per 20’ container with pallet and 18MT without pallet;
200 mesh, 25kgs carton box, 12MT per 20’ container with pallet and 15MT without pallet;
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION:
The product should be stored on the pallet, in a light-proof, well-closed, cool, dry and ventilated place (at a temperature of ≤23℃ and a relative humidity of ≤60%). Following the above guidelines should insure 12-month shelf life. After opening the original packing, the complete content should be used immediately. Material can be microbiologically contaminated from unhygienic environment. It is a non-dangerous product and can be transported as a common chemical product. Protect them from sunshine or rain. Must not be loaded and transported with toxic, hazard outstand polluting substances. Handle with care in order to avoid damaging the package.
QUALITY AND SAFETY ASSURANCE:
Controlled under certified quality system ISO and product safety is ensured by established safety system.
TEST METHOD: Full details and test method are available on request.