Here are the complete chemical & commercial details of Xanthan Gum: 🔹 Basic Information: Chemical Name: Xanthan Gum CAS Number: 11138-66-2 Molecular Formula: C₃₅₂H₄₉₄O₄₇₅S₂ Molecular Weight: ~2, 000, 000 g/mol (high molecular weight polysaccharide) Appearance: White to cream-colored free-flowing powder Nature: Polysaccharide produced by fermentation of Xanthomonas campestris 🔹 Key Properties: Soluble in hot or cold water Produces highly viscous solutions at low concentrations Stable over a wide range of pH (2–12) Resistant to heat, enzymatic degradation, and freezing/thawing cycles Excellent suspending, thickening, and stabilizing agent 🔹 Applications: Food Industry: Used as stabilizer, thickener, emulsifier (soups, sauces, dressings, beverages, bakery products, ice cream) Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics: Used in gels, creams, suspensions, controlled drug release formulations Oil & Gas Industry: Used in drilling fluids, enhanced oil recovery, and hydraulic fracturing Industrial: Textile printing, adhesives, paints & coatings 🔹 Commercial Details (India): HSN Code: 1302.39.90 (for natural gums, mucilages & thickeners) GST Rate: 18% Packaging: Usually in 25 kg bags/drums