Guar Gum
Guar Flour, Guar Meal
- CAS
- 9000-30-0
- EC
- 232-536-8
- Food Code
- E412
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Oil, Gas & Energy
Guar Gum (CAS 9000-30-0) is a polysaccharide obtained from the endosperm of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba seeds, supplied as a yellow-white, free-flowing powder that thickens at low concentrations, and it is used as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as well as in oilfield fracturing fluids.
Typical Properties
| Molecular weight | 535.145 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Form | Free Flowing Powder |
| Color | Yellow-white |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 104.6 °C |
| Density | 0.8-1.0 g/cm3 |
| pH | 5.0-7.0 (25°C1% in water) |
| Grades available | Food Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Guar Gum
Applications
Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Industrially, it is employed in paper, textile printing, and oilfield fracturing fluids as a rheology modifier.
Safety & Risks
Non-toxic and biodegradable. Inhalation of fine dust may cause mechanical irritation; handle under ventilation.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg multiwall paper bags. Store cool, dry, and sealed to maintain viscosity and prevent microbial contamination.