Description

Guar Gum is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide derived from the endosperm of guar beans, valued for its exceptional thickening, stabilizing, and water-binding properties. This versatile hydrocolloid is crucial for modifying the rheology and texture of aqueous systems across numerous industries. Key sectors that rely on its consistent performance include food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, oil and gas, and paper manufacturing.

Application

• Food & Beverage: Acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in dairy products (ice cream, yogurt), baked goods, sauces, dressings, and gluten-free formulations.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations, and as a viscosity enhancer in suspensions and controlled-release drug delivery systems.
• Oilfield & Fracking: Serves as a key component in hydraulic fracturing fluids to increase viscosity and improve proppant suspension and transport.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a thickener, conditioner, and stabilizer in shampoos, lotions, creams, and toothpastes.
• Paper Industry: Employed as a strengthening agent and to improve sheet formation and retention of fillers/fibers.
• Textile Printing: Used as a thickener in printing pastes to achieve sharp print definition.
• Mining & Explosives: Acts as a flocculant and binder in mineral processing and as a stabilizer in slurry explosives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guar Gum
CAS No.	9000-30-0
Molecular Formula	(C6H12O6)n
Molecular Weight	~50,000–8,000,000 g/mol (Variable, polymer)
Synonyms	Guaran; Cyanopsis Gum; Cyanopsis tetragonoloba Gum; Guar Flour; Jaguar Gum; Glucotard; Burtonite V-7-E; Galactasol; Guaranina; Meypro-Guar; Supercol; Guarina; Decorpa; Guartec; E412
EINECS	232-536-8

Quality Control

Our Guar Gum is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure it meets the rigorous standards required by our global clientele. We offer various grades, including Food Grade (FCC, EU Directive 95/2/EC as E412), Pharmaceutical Grade, and Technical Grade, with specifications tailored to specific applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch, detailing parameters such as viscosity, purity, mesh size, and microbial limits.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellowish fine powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Viscosity (1% solution)	2000 - 6000 cps (Grade dependent)
Mesh Size	100 - 300 mesh (Grade dependent)
Moisture Content	≤ 12.0 %
Ash Content	≤ 1.5 %
Protein Content	≤ 10.0 %
Acid Insoluble Residue	≤ 7.0 %
pH (1% solution)	5.5 - 7.5
Total Plate Count	≤ 5000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 500 cfu/g
E. coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.