Xanthan Gum Cosmetic Grade — E415 / CAS 11138-66-2

Description

1. Product Overview

Xanthan Gum Cosmetic Grade (E415 / CAS 11138-66-2) is a high-performance natural biopolymer derived through microbial fermentation, widely used as a rheology modifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It provides superior viscosity control, suspension stability, and texture enhancement across creams, gels, lotions, shampoos, and skincare products. With excellent compatibility and performance at low concentrations, cosmetic-grade xanthan gum enables manufacturers to develop premium formulations with consistent sensory properties and extended product stability. Its strategic importance continues to grow as global demand increases for sustainable, multifunctional, and naturally derived cosmetic ingredients.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition:
  • Natural polysaccharide biopolymer produced by fermentation of carbohydrate sources using Xanthomonas campestris
  • Primarily composed of glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid units
• Grade:
  • Cosmetic Grade
  • Conforms to E415 food/cosmetic additive standards where applicable
• Purity & Quality Parameters:
  • High purity xanthan gum suitable for personal care and cosmetic formulations
  • Free-flowing powder with consistent rheological performance
  • Low microbial load and controlled quality profile
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Appearance: Fine white to cream-colored powder
  • Form: Powder
  • Solubility: Dispersible in cold and hot water, forming highly viscous solutions
  • Particle Size: Typically 80–200 mesh (custom grades available)
  • Odor: Neutral or mild characteristic odor
  • pH Stability: Effective across a broad cosmetic formulation range
• Functional Properties:
  • Excellent thickening and viscosity control
  • Strong suspension and emulsion stabilization capability
  • Shear-thinning behavior for improved application feel
  • Stable under varying temperature and pH conditions
• Packaging Options:
  • 20 kg / 25 kg kraft paper bags with PE inner liner
  • Customized industrial packaging available upon request
• Shelf Life:
  • Typically 24–36 months when stored in a cool, dry environment away from moisture and direct sunlight

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry:
  • Used as a thickener and stabilizer in facial creams, moisturizers, serums, lotions, and anti-aging formulations
  • Improves product texture, spreadability, and consumer sensory experience
• Hair Care Products:
  • Applied in shampoos, conditioners, styling gels, and hair treatments to enhance viscosity and product stability
• Skin Care Formulations:
  • Supports stable emulsions by preventing ingredient separation and improving active ingredient dispersion
• Natural & Clean Beauty Products:
  • Preferred in plant-based and sustainable cosmetic formulations due to its renewable fermentation-based origin
• Why It Performs Better Than Alternatives:
  • Provides reliable viscosity at very low usage levels compared with many traditional thickeners
  • Maintains stability across temperature fluctuations, pH variations, and mechanical stress
  • Enhances product quality without negatively affecting skin feel or appearance

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency:
  • Controlled fermentation process ensures uniform viscosity, purity, and batch-to-batch reliability
• Supply Reliability:
  • Supported by established global manufacturing networks with scalable production capacity for bulk cosmetic ingredient requirements
• Logistics Capability:
  • Available in export-ready packaging with efficient container loading solutions for international distribution
• Price Competitiveness:
  • Optimized production processes provide cost-efficient sourcing for cosmetic manufacturers and contract formulators
• Sustainability Benefits:
  • Bio-based ingredient produced through fermentation, supporting environmentally responsible formulation strategies
• Technical Support & Documentation:
  • Available with technical data sheets (TDS), certificates of analysis (COA), safety documentation (SDS), and regulatory support documents

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: Approximately 20 MT per 20-foot container (depending on packaging configuration and shipping requirements)