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Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide that’s commonly used as a food additive. The name is derived from the strain of bacteria used during the fermentation process that is used to make it, Xanthomonas campestris. This is the same bacteria  which acts as a natural stabilizer or thickener.

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ITEM STANDARD
Appearance Cream-white fine powder
Viscosity (1% KCl, cps) >=1400
Particle Size (mesh) 80/120/200
Loss on Drying (%) =<13
PH (1%, KCL) 6.0- 8.0
Shearing Ratio >=6.0
Ashes (%)       ) =<13
Pyruvic Acid (%) >=1.5
V1:V2 1.02- 1.45
Assay (%) 91.0- 108.0
Total Nitrogen (%) =<1.5
Total Heavy Metals =<10 ppm
Arsenic (As) =<3 ppm
Lead (Pb) =<5 ppm
Total Plate Count (cfu/g) =< 2000
Moulds/Yeasts (cfu/g) =< 100
Staphylococcus Negative
Salmonella spp. Negative
E. coli Negative
Identification Positive
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CAS No.: 11138-66-2 InChIKeys: VXYWXJXCQSDNHX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Weight: 241.115 Exact Mass: 240.043228
EC Number: 234-394-2 UNII: Z5Y843J6KQ
DSSTox ID: DTXSID3070462 Categories: Thickener

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).

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s) No symbol.
Signal word

No signal word

Hazard statement(s)

none

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none

Response

none

Storage

none

Disposal

none

Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.