GRINDSTED® Xanthan Gum is a naturally fermented product of carbohydrates that can be applied as a thickener, stabilizer, suspending agent or emulsifier in various liquid, semi-solid and solid pharmaceutical dosage forms. A highly robust and efficient excipient, it tolerates high salt content, elevated temperatures and is stable across a wide pH range.
Choose from our variety of grades to achieve the desired viscosity and texture in your formulation.
Suspending agent
Rheology-modifier at low concentration
Effective emulsion and foam stabilization
High viscosity with shear-thinning behavior
Anti-syneresis effect
Stable in acidic and alkaline solutions
Resistant to high temperatures
Tolerates high concentrations of salt
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Suspensions and solutions
Tablets
Extended-release
Product recommendations
*Examples only and not representative of a complete list of recommended products or benefits.
Recommended grades | Particle size | Application | Benefits |
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GRINDSTED® Xanthan 200 PRM Plus | Fine powder | Tablets, Lozenges | Fast hydration and swelling for controlled API release, good compressibility for tablets |
GRINDSTED® Xanthan 80 PRM Plus | Coarse Powder | Suspensions, Solutions, Syrups, Creams and Ointments | Suspension stabilizer, thickener, improved texture and sensory properties |
GRINDSTED® Xanthan Clear 80 PRM | Coarse Powder (Clear grade) | Solutions | Transparent solutions, thickener, improved texture and sensory properties |
GRINDSTED® Xanthan Easy PRM | Granulate | Suspensions, Solutions, Syrups, Creams and Ointments | Improved flow behavior of the solid, good dispersion in water |
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