Food Grade Xanthan Gum 80Mesh and 200Mesh | ||
Items | Standard | |
(Food Grade 80Mesh) Through 200 mesh, % Through 80 mesh,% | ≥95.00 | |
(Food Grade 200Mesh) Through 200 mesh, % Through 80 mesh,% | ≥98.00 | |
Appearance | Cream White/Light Yellow Free Flowing Power | |
Loss on Drying,% | ≤13.00 | |
PH(1% XG solution) | 6.0-8.0 | |
Ash ,% | ≤15.00 | |
Shearing Ratio | ≥6.50 | |
Viscosity(1% XG in 1% kcl solution, cps) | 1200-1700 | |
Pyruvic Acid,% | ≥1.5 | |
Total Nitrogen,% | ≤1.5 | |
Total Heavy Metals(ppm) | ≤20 | |
Pb(ppm) | ≤2 | |
Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | ≤2000 | |
Coliform (In 5g) | Negative | |
Moulds/Yeasts(cfu/g) | ≤500 | |
Salmonella(In 10g) | Negative |
Oil Drilling Grade Xanthan Gum | ||
Items | Standard | |
Appearance | Free Flowing Powder or Particles | |
Through 40 mesh, % | ≥95.00 | |
Through 200 mesh, % | ≤50.00 | |
Loss On Drying, % | ≤13.00 | |
PH (1% XG solution) | 6.0-8.0 | |
Ash, % | ≤15.00 | |
Shearing Ratio | ≥6.50 | |
Starch Qualitative Determination | Absent | |
Guar Qualitative Determination | Absent | |
Rheology Test 0.285% XG in Sea Water Solution | ||
600 rpm | ≥75 | |
300 rpm | ≥55 | |
200 rpm | ≥45 | |
100 rpm | ≥35 | |
6 rpm | ≥18 | |
3 rpm | ≥16 | |
Brookfield LV 1.5r/min (cps) | ≥1950 |