Xanthan Gum

INCI: Xanthan Gum

In short · TL;DR

Category

Base & Functional

Effect

A thickening and suspending base that gives the formulation a natural viscosity and stability.

Concentration

A common incorporation guide is about 0.1-0.5%.

Effect

A thickening and suspending base that gives the formulation a natural viscosity and stability.

Mechanism

A polysaccharide derived from microbial fermentation. Thickens the aqueous phase and stabilizes particles and emulsions.

Typical concentration

A common incorporation guide is about 0.1-0.5%.

Onset

Not applicable (texture function).

Cautions

Excessive incorporation causes stickiness and stringiness. Viscosity changes with salt and pH.

Evidence & references

参考文献: Modification of Collagen/Gelatin/Hydroxyethyl Cellulose-Based Materials by Addition of Herbal Extract-Loaded Microspheres Made from Gellan Gum and Xanthan Gum（PubMed PMID:32784521 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32784521/）

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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