Product overview
Guar Gum is a hydrocolloid evaluated for thickening, stabilization, suspension and texture control. It is commonly evaluated for Food thickening and water binding, Personal-care rheology, Oilfield fluid systems. Supply for food, feed or healthcare use requires the appropriate grade, specification and destination-market compliance review.
Function & Usage
- Thicken, Gel & Stabilize
Builds viscosity, binds water and improves suspension or texture at relatively low use levels. Typical uses: Food thickening and water binding, Personal-care rheology, Oilfield fluid systems.
- Bind, Lubricate & Support Dosage Forms
Supports dosage-form processing through binding, lubrication, flow, suspension, taste or texture control according to the selected excipient. Typical uses: Food thickening and water binding, Personal-care rheology, Oilfield fluid systems.
- Improve Feed Flow, Binding & Pellet Quality
Supports powder flow, binding, moisture management or pellet integrity according to the selected approved feed grade. Typical uses: Food thickening and water binding, Personal-care rheology, Oilfield fluid systems.
- Build Drilling-Fluid Rheology
Supports viscosity, suspension or carrying performance in compatible drilling-fluid and oilfield systems. Typical uses: Food thickening and water binding, Personal-care rheology, Oilfield fluid systems.
- Thicken Textile Printing Pastes
Builds viscosity and supports paste stability or print definition in compatible textile-printing systems. Typical uses: Food thickening and water binding, Personal-care rheology, Oilfield fluid systems.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Food & Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Personal Care & Cosmetic, Oilfield & Mining, Textile & Leather Chemicals, Animal Nutrition
- Subcategory:
- Hydrocolloids & Thickeners
- CAS No.:
- 9000-30-0
- Form:
- Cream to pale yellow powder
- Content / Grade:
- Food / feed / industrial grade; 80, 100 or 200 mesh; viscosity typically 3,500-7,500 mPa·s
- Applications:
- Food thickening and water binding, Personal-care rheology, Oilfield fluid systems, Textile printing and industrial thickening, Feed and pet-food binding or thickening subject to approved grade
- Hazard / Transport:
- Typical grades are not classified as dangerous goods. Dust may irritate and form combustible mixtures, while wet material can create a slip hazard; confirm the supplied SDS.
- Storage:
- Keep airtight in a cool, dry and ventilated place. Protect from moisture, heat, contamination, odors and ignition sources.