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Xanthan gum

Xanthan gum structure

CAS No:
11138-66-2
Chemical Name:
Xanthan gum
Synonyms:
Xanthan gum;Kelzan;Xanthan;Xanthomonas gum;Kelzan XC;Polysaccharide B 1459;Biopolymer XB 23;B 1459;XB 23;Kelzan M;Kelzan MF;Keltrol;Biopolymer 9702;Xanflood;Xanthan biopolymer;WT 5100;Rhodopol 23;Kelflo;Galaxy XB;Biozan R;Flocon 1035;Flocon 4800;Kelzan ZN 4471116;Kelzan D;Keltrol F;Actigum CX 9;Enorflo X;K 9C57;Ekogum ketorol;Rhodopol 50MD;Rhodoflood XR 75;Flodrill S;Shellflo XA 140;Rhodopol 23U;Neosoft XO;Flocon 4800C;Shellflo XA;Kelzan XCD;Kelzan SS 4000;Rhodigel 23;K 5C151;Kelzan AR;Keltrol T;Xanvis;Rhodigel;Statoil XC 44F4;Bistop;Keltrol TF;Gums,xanthomonas;Echogum T;Monategum GS;Kelzan F;XC 85II-F4;Keltrol RD;Rheoflow CD 1;Rheoflow CD 4;Rhodopol XGD;San Ace BS;San Ace;Kelzan T;Rhodopol 23P;Idvis;Rhodopol R 23;Echogum;Keltrol TF 1000;Echogum F;Chemicogel;Kelzan S;Satiaxane CX 90;San Ace C;Rhodopol T;Kelzan 140X;Echogum SF;Echogum RD;Keltrol SF;Neosoft XKK;XG 550;Rhodicare T;Xantural 180;N-VIS;Keltrol CG;Kelco BT;Rhodigel 200;Soaxan XG 550;Jungbunzlauer ST;ADM 40;Bisfect XA 200;Nomcort Z;VIS TOP D 3000;Kelzan ASX;Monat Gum DA;VS 900;Neosoft XC;Rhodigel Ultra;Ultra Xanthan;Rhodigel 80;Kelzan ST;E 415;Echogum GM;Kelzan RD;Kem-Kh;Keltrol K 5C151;Keltrol BT;VIS TOP D 3000C;Rhodigel Clear;Inagel V 10;Kelzan XG;Inagel V 10K;Duovis;Kelzan ASXT;Gumixan K;Monat Gum GS;Keltrol CGT;X-VIS;Inagel V 7T;Xantural 75;San Ace NXG-S;Xanthan Gum 614;OptiXan D;Keltrol HP;VT 819;Satiaxane CX 90T;9088-32-8;12673-42-6;12771-06-1;37189-49-4;37279-85-9;37332-19-7;37383-52-1;39393-27-6;39444-54-7;51811-95-1;54511-23-8;56592-13-3;80450-59-5;82600-55-3;85568-76-9;98112-77-7;200013-98-5;478314-71-5;615269-70-0;706786-85-8
Categories:
Cosmetic Ingredient > Emulsion Stabilising

Description

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of sugar by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. It is a highly effective thickening agent that is soluble in both hot and cold water. Xanthan gum exhibits excellent stability under varying pH and temperature conditions, making it a popular choice in various formulations.

Xanthan gum Basic Attributes

Molecular Weight：

241.115

Exact Mass：

240.043228

EC Number：

234-394-2

UNII：

Z5Y843J6KQ

DSSTox ID：

DTXSID3070462

Characteristics

PSA：

81.5

Melting Point：

64.43 °C

Toxicity：

ADI does not make special provisions (FAO / WHO, 2001). Can be safely used for food (FDA, § 172.695, 2000).

Safety Information

Transport codes：

NONH for all modes of transport

wgk germany：

Stability/Shelf Life：

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Precautionary statement(s)：

P261, P264, P270, P272, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P330, P333+P313, P337+P313, P363, P501

Hazard Statements：

H302

Special Reports：

EVIDENCE IS GIVEN SUPPORTING TESTING OF THE CLASS OF COMPOUNDS PHENYLENEDIAMINES FOR THEIR TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE RESULTS OF TOXICITY TESTING OF 22 COMPOUNDS ARE TABULATED AS ARE THE EFFECTS FOR WHICH TESTING IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR 13 COMPOUNDS, AND THE USES OR POTENTIAL USES OF 47 PHENYLENEDIAMINES.[UNITED STATES EPA; PHENYLENEDIAMINES; RESPONSE TO INTERAGENCY TESTING COMMITTEE; FED REGIST 47(5) 973 (1982)]

GHS Classification：

|Warning|H315 (99.78%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]|P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, and P362|Aggregated GHS information provided by 2621 companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.|H302 (99.32%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]|P261, P264, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P330, P333+P313, P337+P313, P363, P391, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 146 companies from 11 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.|H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]|P261, P264, P270, P272, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P330, P333+P313, P337+P313, P363, and P501

Drug Information

MeSH：

Substances used in the processing or storage of foods or animal feed including ANTIOXIDANTS; FOOD PRESERVATIVES; FOOD COLORING AGENTS; FLAVORING AGENTS; ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS; EXCIPIENTS and other similarly used substances. Many of the same substances are used as PHARMACEUTIC AIDS. (See all compounds classified as Food Additives.)

Absorption：

THE CUTANEOUS PENETRATION OF THE OXIDATION DYESTUFF 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL EITHER ALONE OR WHEN FORMULATED WITH OTHER DYESTUFFS, & UNDER EXPERIMENTAL CONDITIONS, HAS BEEN EVALUATED IN THE HAIRLESS RAT USING (14)C-LABELED MOLECULES. NO FIXATION OF THE DYESTUFFS INVESTIGATED WHICH DO PASS THROUGH THE CUTANEOUS BARRIER IS FOUND IN EITHER LIVER OR THYROID OF THE EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS, 4 DAYS AFTER THEIR TOPICAL APPLICATION.

MeSH Entry Terms：

Biozan R

Xanthan gum Use and Manufacturing

Uses

Xanthan gum is widely used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent in sauces, dressings, and baked goods. It also finds applications in cosmetics and personal care products, where it enhances texture and consistency. In the pharmaceutical industry, xanthan gum is used in formulations for controlled drug release and as a suspending agent.

Production

100,000 - 500,000 lb

Manufacturing Info：

Xanthan gum: ACTIVE|XU - indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Chemical Data Reporting Rule, (40 CFR 711).|Ethanol, 2-(2,4-diaminophenoxy)-, hydrochloride (1:2): ACTIVE

Laboratory Methods：

GAS CHROMATOGRAPHIC DETERMINATION OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS, INCLUDING 2,6-DICHLOROPHENOL, IN URINE OF INDUSTRIALLY EXPOSED WORKERS. THE DETECTION LIMITS IN URINE RANGE FROM 0.1 MG/L URINE FOR PHENOL TO 1 MG/L FOR THE DI- & TRICHLOROPHENOLS. /PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS/|CHLORINATED PHENOLS IN URINE ARE ISOLATED BY SORPTION ONTO SMALL COLUMN OF MACRORETICULAR RESIN. THE PHENOLS WERE ELUTED FROM COLUMN WITH 2-PROPANOL IN HEXANE; SOLN CONCENTRATED & THE PHENOLS WERE SEPARATED & ANALYZED BY GC. /CHLORINATED PHENOLS/

Use Classification：

EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Processing Aids and Additives|Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern|Food Additives -> EMULSIFIER; FOAMING_AGENT; STABILIZER; THICKENER; -> JECFA Functional Classes|Cosmetics -> Binding; Emulsion stabilizing; Gel forming; Hair dyeing; Viscosity controlling

Food Additive Classes：

Food Additives -> EMULSIFIER; FOAMING_AGENT; STABILIZER; THICKENER;

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:241.11
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:5
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:4
Rotatable Bond Count:3
Exact Mass:240.0432331
Monoisotopic Mass:240.0432331
Topological Polar Surface Area:81.5
Heavy Atom Count:14
Complexity:132
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:3
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

Material

Glucose

Isopropanol

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Drug Function and Efficacy

This product can inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins and has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

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Ibuprofen suspension
Ingredients	Each milliliter of this product contains 20 mg of ibuprofen as the main ingredient, and the auxiliary materials are pregelatinized starch, xanthan gum, glycerin, sucrose, anhydrous lemon, sodium benzoate, Tween 80, food coloring, food flavoring, and purified water.
Indication	1. When this product is used together with other antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs, it may increase gastrointestinal adverse reactions and may cause ulcers. 2. When this product is used together with anticoagulants such as heparin and dicoumarol, it may lead to prolonged prothrombin time and increased bleeding tendency. 3. When this product is used together with oral hypoglycemic drugs such as digoxin and methotrexate, it can increase the blood concentration of these drugs and should not be used together. 4. When this product is used together with furosemide (furanosemic acid), the latter's sodium excretion and hypotensive effects are weakened, and when used together with antihypertensive drugs, the latter's hypotensive effect is also reduced. 5. If you are taking other medicines, please consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
Specifications	100 ml: 2 g
Manufacturer	Shanghai Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Ibuprofen suspension
Ingredients	Each milliliter of this product contains 20 mg of ibuprofen as the main ingredient, and the auxiliary materials are pregelatinized starch, xanthan gum, glycerin, sucrose, anhydrous lemon, sodium benzoate, Tween 80, food coloring, food flavoring, and purified water.
Indication	1. When this product is used together with other antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs, it may increase gastrointestinal adverse reactions and may cause ulcers. 2. When this product is used together with anticoagulants such as heparin and dicoumarol, it may lead to prolonged prothrombin time and increased bleeding tendency. 3. When this product is used together with oral hypoglycemic drugs such as digoxin and methotrexate, it can increase the blood concentration of these drugs and should not be used together. 4. When this product is used together with furosemide (furanosemic acid), the latter's sodium excretion and hypotensive effects are weakened, and when used together with antihypertensive drugs, the latter's hypotensive effect is also reduced. 5. If you are taking other medicines, please consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
Specifications	100 ml: 2 g
Manufacturer	Shanghai Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Ibuprofen suspension
Ingredients	Each milliliter of this product contains 20 mg of ibuprofen as the main ingredient, and the auxiliary materials are pregelatinized starch, xanthan gum, glycerin, sucrose, anhydrous lemon, sodium benzoate, Tween 80, food coloring, food flavoring, and purified water.
Indication	1. When this product is used together with other antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs, it may increase gastrointestinal adverse reactions and may cause ulcers. 2. When this product is used together with anticoagulants such as heparin and dicoumarol, it may lead to prolonged prothrombin time and increased bleeding tendency. 3. When this product is used together with oral hypoglycemic drugs such as digoxin and methotrexate, it can increase the blood concentration of these drugs and should not be used together. 4. When this product is used together with furosemide (furanosemic acid), the latter's sodium excretion and hypotensive effects are weakened, and when used together with antihypertensive drugs, the latter's hypotensive effect is also reduced. 5. If you are taking other medicines, please consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
Specifications	2%
Manufacturer	Yangzhou Ilyang Pharm. Co., Ltd.

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