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; as well as 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.
• 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.
• SJHV is a coarsely granulated guar gum for a wide range of industrial uses requiring ease of mixing and good ultimate viscosity.
• Super Tack The fastest hydrating highest adhesive value tackifier on the planet.
• UFD guar gum provides water-blocking/proofing in many explosive manufacturing systems.
• 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.