Galactomannan polymer (guar gum) is a complex carbohydrate derived from the seed of specially grown bean plants. This carbohydrate is a long chain linear molecule with a molecular weight of approximately 1 million. The long polymer chains attract and weakly capture water; the long chains physically tangle with one another in solution thus producing viscosity when mixed with water.

Guar beans are grown primarily in Pakistan and India. The beans are harvested and dried following the growing season. The beans are shelled from the pods, the germ and hull removed. The resulting splits are wet-milled into powder, the powder is graded by granulation and quality. Products are re-blended according to specification, bagged and marked.

Rantec Corporation supplies a wide variety of industrial grade guar gum products, including:

• C6SJ™  is very easy to mix with water, produces very low initial viscosity, and ultimately produces medium to high viscosity.
  
• DI functions well in uses requiring quick hydration and medium viscosity such as water-blocking and binder.
  
• DI-F is a specialized version of DI for specialty explosive applications and for pelletizing binder.
  
• G150™ Biopolymer finds uses in trench construction for liquid shoring, drilling and as flocculent.
• Guardian® is a natural polymer, low viscosity and dispersible tackifier and erosion control agent.
• KP3000 clay depressant is used in many flotation processes.
• KP4000™  is primarily used in mineral processing as a flocculent and clay depressant.
• KP4000P™  contains biocide for prevention of in-solution spoilage.

• Super Tack® The fastest hydrating highest adhesive value tackifier on the planet.
• J3000™ our guar gum based tackifier
• UFF & UFF-SP function as water-blocking agents for explosive manufacture and as tackifier.

Rantec Corporation also produces a number of Specialty Gums for many applications. Contact our technical sales personnel for your custom application.