Dehydroxanthan Gum

At a Glance

Material Family

Specialty Additives

Record Type

Pure compound

Primary Role

Thickening / Rheology · Film Formation

Functional Roles

Thickening / Rheology Film Formation

INCI Name

Dehydroxanthan Gum

CosIng Functions

BINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGGEL FORMINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Industries Served

Agriculture Beauty & Personal Care Food & Beverage HI&I Cleaning Oil & Gas Textiles

Applications & Use Cases

▸ Rheology modification: Thickener and gel former for emulsions and gels
▸ Film forming: Film-forming agent in skin- and hair-care products
▸ Texture: Sensory modifier in serums and creams

Physical Properties

Appearance

Off-white to cream free-flowing powder (typical)

Physical State

Solid powder (typical)

Odor

Odorless to faint characteristic odor (typical)

Water Solubility

Soluble; hydrates to form high-viscosity pseudoplastic solutions (typical)

pH 1% Solution

6.0-8.0 (typical, 1% aqueous)

Viscosity 1%

1200-1600 mPa.s (typical, 1% aqueous, 25 C)

Bulk Density

0.6-0.8 g/cm3 (typical)

Molecular Weight

approx. 1-50 million g/mol (high-MW biopolymer, typical)

Ionic Character

Anionic polysaccharide

Safety & Handling

Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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HS / Tariff Classification

Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading

3913 . 90

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

Heading 39.13

Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)

Subheading 3913.90

6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits

Chemical Identity

INCI Name

Dehydroxanthan Gum

Synonyms & Trade Names

Xanthan Gum Xanthan Biopolymer Xanthan Gum (dehydrated) Corn Sugar Gum Bacterial polysaccharide gum Comparable to Cosphaderm X 34 Comparable to Deuteron VT 819

Full Description

Dehydroxanthan gum is a modified (dehydrated) derivative of xanthan gum, a microbial polysaccharide. It is used as a rheology modifier, gel former, and film former in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

Regulatory & registration requirements

TSCA (US):
REACH (EU): Not determined from public registry
EC number: 234-394-2

TSCA Inventory flag XU: a substance exempt from reporting under the Chemical Data Reporting Rule (40 CFR 711) (EPA flag legend).

Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12

Solutions Using This Product

Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:

Hydrocolloid Thickeners for Thin Body & Syneresis: Xanthan, Alginate & Starch (Food & Beverage)
Acids & Thickeners for Clinging Toilet Bowl Cleaners (Home & Industrial Care)
Rheology and Anti-Settling for SC/SE Concentrates (Agriculture)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dehydroxanthan gum?

Dehydroxanthan gum is a modified (dehydrated) derivative of xanthan gum, a microbial polysaccharide. It is used as a rheology modifier, gel former, and film former in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

What is dehydroxanthan gum used for?

It is used for rheology modification as a thickener and gel former in emulsions and gels, as a film-forming agent in skin- and hair-care products, and as a sensory/texture modifier in serums and creams.

How is dehydroxanthan gum different from xanthan gum?

Dehydroxanthan gum is a dehydrated/modified derivative of xanthan gum, supplied for rheology modification and film forming in personal care rather than as standard food-grade xanthan. Confirm grade and intended-use suitability against the product technical data.

How is dehydroxanthan gum supplied in bulk?

RawSource supplies dehydroxanthan gum in bulk packaging for personal-care formulation. Request a current CoA and SDS to confirm grade and specifications for your application.

What is the price of bulk dehydroxanthan gum?

Bulk pricing depends on grade, volume, and packaging. Request a current bulk quote from RawSource with your target volume and packaging for accurate pricing; it is classified under HS code 3913.90.

What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Dehydroxanthan Gum?

Dehydroxanthan Gum (CAS 11138-66-2) is listed as Active on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory; its REACH registration status is not determined from the public ECHA registry.

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