Products Description
Guar gum is a plant‑derived hydrocolloid obtainable from both carob pods and guar beans. Carob trees are perennial shrubs largely cultivated across the Mediterranean coast. In comparison, guar beans are annual leguminous crops, primarily grown in semi‑arid regions such as India, Pakistan and Texas in the United States. The crop thrives in environments featuring large diurnal temperature variations and sufficient rainfall.
Commercial‑grade guar gum is predominantly extracted from guar beans. Once mature, guar beans are de‑hulled and transported to milling plants. Through thermochemical treatment, the seeds are separated into three components: endosperm flakes, germ and hull. The protein‑rich germ is generally turned into animal feed, whereas endosperm flakes undergo further purification to produce the final guar gum powder.
Products Chemical Properties
| Melting point | >220°C (dec.) |
| alpha | D25 +53° (1N NaOH) |
| density | 0.8-1.0 g/cm3 |
| refractive index | 1.34 |
| FEMA | 2537 | GUAR GUM (CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBUS (L.)) |
| storage temp | Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere |
| solubility | It yields a mucilage of variable viscosity when dissolved in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cent). |
| form | Free Flowing Powder |
| color | Yellow-white |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH | 5.0-7.0 (25°C1% in water) |
| Merck | 13,4588 / 13,4587 |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. A mixture of air and finely-divided powder is potentially explosive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Guar gum (9000-30-0) |
Safety Information
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | MG0185000 |
| HS Code | 1302.39.0090 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 9000-30-0(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 in male, female rats (g/kg): 7.35, 6.77 orally (Graham) |
Products Application
Obtained from seed endosperm of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, guar gum (principal component: guaran) features a mannose‑galactose molar ratio around 2:1. This hydrocolloid disperses well in cold water generating viscous colloidal solutions; heating promotes additional viscosity build‑up. The viscosity of its 1 % water solution is 2,000‑3,500 cP measured at 25 °C. As a multi‑functional thickening and stabilizing agent, it is incorporated into ice‑cream, baked goods, sauces and beverage formulations, with typical use concentrations between 0.1 % and 1.0 %.
Company Profile
Furuida (Jinan) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. , based in Shandong, China, is a modern fine chemical enterprise that seamlessly integrates R&D, production, sales, and worldwide service. Deeply dedicated to the field of advanced chemical materials, the company is guided by a core philosophy of integrity, uncompromising quality, and service excellence. Through persistent technological innovation and meticulous quality management, it is steadily pursuing a growth trajectory defined by globalization, standardized operations, and brand authority.
The company is powered by an accomplished team with profound expertise in international trade and technical support, reinforced by a mature global procurement and distribution system with strong supply chain resilience. With annual revenues exceeding RMB 600 million, Furuida now partners with over 5,000 industrial clients across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania. This expansive international presence has solidified enduring customer relationships and elevated the company's standing as a trusted industry leader.
Its diverse product portfolio spans pharmaceutical intermediates, food additives, electroplating chemicals, water treatment agents, dye auxiliaries, functional new materials, titanium compounds, metal salts, catalysts, and surfactants. These offerings serve a broad spectrum of critical industries, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, coatings, rubber and plastics, specialty chemicals, and water treatment. Drawing on this comprehensive portfolio, Furuida is committed to supplying global customers with reliable, high-value chemical products and fully integrated, one-stop solutions tailored to their diverse and evolving operational needs.
