STANDARDS

Minimum standards for good quality Guar Gum Powder have been defined in the United States FCC and by European Union Specification, E-412 as under.

Viscosity, 1%, as is, cps,
2 hrs 3,500-5,500
24 hrs min. 90% of the 2-hr value
1% solution, 25°C, Brookfield RVT, Spindle 3 or 4.20 rpm.

Particle size, %

Through U.S. 60,min. 98

Through U.S. 200 max. 10

Typical Microbial Content

Aerobic Plate Count  :  10,000 / gm.

Yeast & Mould            :        500/ gm.

Coliform                       :         50/ gm.

E.Coli & Salmonella   :           absent