Lab scale Mixer for xanthan gum and water
kamalkm
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I am making a roll-on deo formulation and for its aqueous phase I have to use Xanthan gum for thickening. I dispersed the gum first in a little glycerin and then added water which gives smooth aqueous solution with honey like consistency.
Now here the problem is, taking small batches (10-20 ml) in a test tube and shaking with hand gives very good results but when I go for big size (lab scale) batch, such as 250 or 500 ml of aqueous solution, a simple stick blender is not at all being able to move or mix the solution!
What type of Mixer I should use here? Any suggestions about a Mixer to be used for such application??
Thanks in advance,
Kamal
Now here the problem is, taking small batches (10-20 ml) in a test tube and shaking with hand gives very good results but when I go for big size (lab scale) batch, such as 250 or 500 ml of aqueous solution, a simple stick blender is not at all being able to move or mix the solution!
What type of Mixer I should use here? Any suggestions about a Mixer to be used for such application??
Thanks in advance,
Kamal
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Thank you! Your first suggested option was already in my mind and now I will try both of your options.
Based on my experience, spiral propeller worked better in making creams compared with dispersing homogenizing blade.
For HEC gels I have only used the spiral propeller, not sure if other type of blades would work better.
@Perry, what is your experience with blade paddle and umbrella type blade?
Hello friends,
In my search for finding an efficient Mixer for Xanthan gum and such other viscous solutions, I just came across one video which seems to be a very interesting option for this type of task and I thought I should share it with you people.
Please have a look at this video and leave your advices & comments. It has very simple but quite efficient blade design and the mixing intensity.....is awesome!
@zaidjeber,
I had written the www link in my last posting but somehow it appeared as a direct video visual. Anyways, u can search "Xanthan gum 2% powder wetting in water" in Google videos and you will get it.