Welan gum is an exopolysaccharide, it is produced by fermentation of sugar by bacteria of the genus Alcaligenes. The molecule consists of repeating tetrasaccharide units with single branches of L-mannose or L-rhamnose. In solution, the gum exhibits viscosity retention at elevated temperature, and is stable in a wide pH range, in the presence of calcium ion, and with high concentration of glycols. It used as a rheology modifier in industrial applications such as cement manufacturing.
Characteristics:Product Name:Welan gumAppearanceWhite to Cream colored powderCAS RN.:96949-22-3Molecular Weight:168.15212Density:26.25 lgs/ft2 (bulk)Molecular Formula:C7H8N2O3
Specification: Test ItemSpecificationsAppearanceOff-white to tan powderSolubilityHot or cold waterLoss on dryingmax.13.0%pH(of1%solution)5.0-9.5Particle size95%through 80 meshShelf Life2 Year after production date under the specific storage conditions
Packing: 20kg/Bag or 20kg/Cardboad Drum.