Gellan Gum

Product Description

Green Stone Swiss supplies cosmetic-grade Gellan Gum as a high-purity microbial polysaccharide for bulk texture, gel, and suspension development. Direct factory lots are released under GMP-aligned QC, with batch COA, TDS, and free samples so chemists can confirm hydration, gel set, and clarity before scale-up.

Gellan Gum (CAS 71010-52-1) is a fermentation-derived gum typically produced by Sphingomonas elodea. CosIng lists film forming and viscosity controlling. In water it hydrates on heating and sets on cooling; low-acyl grades form firm, clear gels with divalent ions, while high-acyl grades give more elastic, less brittle networks (Typical). It is a rheology and structure aid, not a leave-on skin-treatment active. Assay, acyl type, and gel strength are confirmed on the batch COA.

Formulators use Gellan Gum in clear gels, serum-gels, cream-gels, peel-off or jelly masks, toothpaste-style suspensions, and hair-styling textures that need low-dose structure and formulation compatibility. GSS factory-direct supply supports sample-to-production replenishment with technical documentation.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Gellan Gum
• CAS No.: 71010-52-1
• Product Type: Microbial polysaccharide gum (gelling / viscosity controlling)
• Source: Sphingomonas elodea fermentation (Typical)
• Grade Type: Low-acyl and high-acyl grades Available upon request
• Appearance: White to off-white powder
• Solubility: Hydrates in hot water (Typical >80°C); insoluble in ethanol
• Suggested pH: 4.0–7.5 in finished formulas
• Grade: Cosmetic Grade
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; protect from moisture

Key Benefits & Applications

Gellan Gum is a CosIng-listed film-forming, viscosity-controlling polysaccharide used to build gel structure and suspend particulates in professional cosmetic systems.

• Builds viscosity and gel networks at low use levels in aqueous and emulsion systems
• Supports clear or elastic gel textures depending on low-acyl or high-acyl grade
• Helps suspend pigments, beads, and actives in gels, toothpastes, and rinse-off textures
• Provides a light film-forming contribution in gel masks and styling systems
• Compatible with serum-gels, cream-gels, jelly masks, hair gels, and oral-care pastes
• Typical use level: 0.05–0.5% for gelling; lower levels for suspension (Typical)

Formulation Guidelines

Hydrate Gellan Gum with heat and control ions so the gel sets reproducibly from lab to bulk.

• Suggested Use Level: Typical 0.05–0.5% for gels; suspension systems may use lower levels
• pH Range: Suggested 4.0–7.5; confirm acid systems on the selected acyl grade
• Addition: Disperse in water, hydrate with heating (Typical 80–90°C), then cool to set; divalent ions give firmer, often heat-irreversible gels (Typical)
• Compatibility: Compatible with many aqueous cosmetics; hard water or high calcium can shift set temperature—use sequestrants if hydration is delayed; avoid adding the dry powder directly into cold, high-salt water
• Combine with Xanthan Gum for complementary hydrocolloid viscosity and gel-network synergy.