High Viscosity Guar Gum Manufacturer — HICOL® HVCG (5,000–6,500 cps) | B D Guar
HICOL® HVCG (High Viscosity Guar Gum) is engineered for applications demanding maximum hydration efficiency — pharmaceutical tablet binding, high-solids cosmetic formulations, oilfield fracturing gel base, and specialty food texturisers. B.D. Guar's R&D selects high-galactomannan guar splits and controls mill temperature to deliver tight 5,000–6,500 cps at 1% across every batch.
Quick Answer
Who manufactures high viscosity Guar Gum?
B.D. Guar Pvt. Ltd. manufactures HICOL® high viscosity Guar Gum (HVCG) with 5,000–6,500 cps at 1% solution (25°C, Brookfield LVF) from Kalol, Gujarat, India. ISO 9001:2015 certified. Custom viscosity from 3,500 to 6,500+ cps. COA issued per batch. 12,000 MT/yr capacity. Minimum order 1 MT. Available in 200 and 300 mesh.
What is high viscosity Guar Gum and what makes it different?
Viscosity measures how thick a Guar Gum solution becomes when dissolved in water at a given concentration. Higher viscosity = stronger gel-forming power = less material needed = better economics in gel-based systems. "High viscosity" Guar Gum typically refers to grades ≥5,000 cps at 1% solution.
In pharmaceutical tablets it improves binding and sustained release; in oil drilling it builds stronger fracturing gels with less pump horsepower; in food it delivers mouthfeel at lower addition levels.
The viscosity is controlled by: raw material galactomannan content (target ≥82%), mill temperature, and particle size (finer = faster hydration = apparent higher early viscosity).
HICOL High Viscosity Grade Specifications
| Parameter | HICOL HVCG-5000 | HICOL HVCG-6000 | HICOL HVCG-MAX | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity (1%, 25°C, Brookfield LVF) | 5,000–5,500 cps | 5,500–6,000 cps | 6,000–6,500 cps | Brookfield LVF Spindle 3, 12 RPM |
| Galactomannan content | ≥80% | ≥82% | ≥84% | USP method |
| Mesh | 200 (75 µm) | 200/300 | 300 (53 µm) | Vibratory sieve |
| Moisture | ≤12% | ≤10% | ≤10% | Karl Fischer |
| Ash | ≤1.5% | ≤1.2% | ≤1.0% | Muffle furnace |
| Protein | ≤5.0% | ≤4.5% | ≤4.0% | Kjeldahl |
| pH (1% solution) | 5.5–7.0 | 5.5–7.0 | 5.5–7.0 | pH meter |
| Hydration time (80% viscosity) | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min | Brookfield LVF |
| Min order | 1 MT | 1 MT | 5 MT | — |
Custom viscosity targets outside this range are available via our R&D — contact us with your target cps, mesh, and application.
Which applications require high viscosity Guar Gum?
Pharmaceutical tablet binding
High viscosity Guar Gum (5,000+ cps) provides strong binding force in direct compression tablets, acting as a disintegrant and sustained-release matrix. USP/EP compliant.
Oil & gas fracturing fluid
Fracturing gel base requires 5,000+ cps Guar Gum to build sufficient gel strength at 0.3–0.6% concentration. HICOL HVCG enables higher proppant transport at lower polymer loading.
Learn more →Cosmetic formulations
High-viscosity Guar Gum at 0.2–0.5% creates rich, suspending, thixotropic gels in lotions, masks, and shampoos. Produces a silky feel without tackiness.
Specialty food thickening
Some high-fiber beverages and reduced-calorie food products use high-viscosity Guar Gum (≥5,000 cps) at low addition rates (0.1–0.3%) for clean-label viscosity control. E412 compliant.
Slurry explosives
Water-gel and emulsion explosives require a high-viscosity guar base to suspend prills and maintain detonation velocity.
Mining flotation reagent
High viscosity grades provide better adsorption at mineral surfaces in depressant applications.
How does B D Guar achieve consistently high Guar Gum viscosity?
- 1
Raw material selection
We source high-galactomannan guar splits (≥82% purity) from premium Rajasthan and Gujarat farms. Each consignment is viscosity-tested before acceptance.
- 2
Controlled milling temperature
Our pin mills operate at controlled temperature to preserve galactomannan chain length — heat degradation is the primary cause of low viscosity in substandard grades.
- 3
200/300 mesh screening
Finer particle size ensures faster, more complete hydration, delivering the full available viscosity within the specified hydration window.
- 4
Batch viscometry on Brookfield LVF
Every lot is tested at 1% in deionised water (25°C, 12 RPM, Spindle 3) against the agreed viscosity band. Lots outside band are reprocessed or reclassified.
How do HICOL viscosity grades compare?
| Grade | Viscosity (cps) | Intended use | Mesh |
|---|---|---|---|
| HICOL Standard | 2,500–3,500 | Industrial, textile, paper | 100 |
| HICOL-3500 (Food) | 3,500–4,000 | Food, dairy, sauces | 200 |
| HICOL-5000 (Food/Pharma) | 5,000–5,500 | Pharma tablets, nutraceuticals | 200/300 |
| HICOL HVCG-5000 | 5,000–5,500 | Pharma, cosmetics, specialty food | 200 |
| HICOL HVCG-6000 | 5,500–6,000 | Oilfield fracturing, pharma | 200/300 |
| HICOL HVCG-MAX | 6,000–6,500 | High-performance fracturing, specialized | 300 |
| HICOL-FH (Fast Hydrating) | 4,000–5,000 in 3 min | Oil drilling, fracturing | 100/200 |
Frequently asked questions
What viscosity range can B D Guar produce for Guar Gum?
B.D. Guar manufactures HICOL® Guar Gum from 2,500 cps (standard industrial) to 6,500+ cps (HVCG-MAX) at 1% solution (25°C, Brookfield LVF). High viscosity grades (5,000–6,500 cps) are available in 200 and 300 mesh. Custom viscosity targets outside this range can be discussed with our R&D team. Minimum trial order: 1 MT.
How is Guar Gum viscosity measured?
Guar Gum viscosity is measured at 1% concentration in distilled or deionised water at 25°C using a Brookfield LVF viscometer (Spindle 3, 12 RPM) after a 2-hour hydration period for standard grades or 3 minutes for fast-hydrating grades. B D Guar follows this protocol for every batch COA.
Why does high viscosity Guar Gum cost more?
High viscosity Guar Gum requires: (1) premium high-galactomannan guar splits as raw material, (2) controlled milling to preserve polymer chain length, (3) finer mesh screening (200/300), and (4) 100% batch viscometry QC. The yield of HVCG-grade material from any given raw material batch is lower than standard grades, reflecting the premium pricing.
Can you supply high viscosity Guar Gum for pharmaceutical use?
Yes. HICOL HVCG-5000 and HVCG-6000 are available for pharmaceutical use. These grades conform to USP, EP, and JECFA specifications with additional testing for heavy metals, microbiology, and specific polymer chain characteristics relevant to tablet binding and sustained-release matrices. COA and DMF support documentation available.
What is the minimum order for high viscosity Guar Gum?
Minimum order for HICOL HVCG grades is 1 MT (one metric tonne) for HVCG-5000 and HVCG-6000, and 5 MT for HVCG-MAX. Trial samples (500 g – 2 kg) with full COA are available for R&D evaluation. Contact info@bdguar.com with your target viscosity, application, and destination for a quotation.