TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

XANTANA API

1. Description
Xanthan gum is an industrial-grade product which is derived from corn starch that is
fermented by Xanthomonas, extracted, dried and crushed. It has good rheological
properties and shear resistance, which is a kind of a hydrophilic biomolecule with
thickening and stabilizing effect.

2. Caractheristic

Properties Specification
Appearance White to cream colored powder
Particle size 200 mesh
Viscosity 1% solution in 1% KCL 1200-1700cp
PH 1% solution 5.5-8.0
Shear performance value ≥6.5
V1/V2 V1/V2
Moisture, % ≤15%
Ash, % ≤16%
Φ3(1ppb in the 4.2% salt water) ≥12.5

3. Application
Mainly used in oil drilling.

4. Packing
25kg bags of industrial paper bags with lining polyethylene bags.

5. Storage
The product should be stored in a cool, ventilated, clean and dry place. It should not
be mixed with poisonous, harmful and corrosive materials.

6. Shelf life
From the date of production, the Shelf life is 24 months in accordance with the
above storage conditions, the original packing is in good condition.

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