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Guar Gum Fast Hydration Grade

Guar Gum Fast Hydration Grade (also known as FHG Guar Gum) is a specially processed variety of guar gum that rapidly develops high viscosity in cold water, making it ideal for use in oil drilling, gas exploration, mining, and industrial applications where quick hydration and thickening are essential.

Fast Hydration Guar Gum is a derivative of natural guar gum that is chemically modified to hydrate quickly in water, typically within 3 to 5 minutes. It provides high viscosity and excellent rheological properties, even in cold water and low pH conditions.

Key Properties

Quick Dissolution : Hydrates fully in 2–5 minutes

High Viscosity Under Low Shear : Provides instant thickening without clumping.

Improved Stability : Better resistance to pH and temperature fluctuations.

Reduced Microbial Load : Treated for enhanced food safety.

No Grittiness : Smooth texture in final products.

Applications

Oil & Gas Industry : used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking), drilling muds, and well stimulation

Mining and Explosives : as a binding and thickening agent

Textile and Paper : sizing and finishing processes

Construction : as an additive in cement and plaster formulations

Industrial Slurry Systems : improves fluid loss control and suspension

Key Specifications
Parameters Value
Viscocity (3 Min.) 40 Cps | 35 Cps | 30 Cps
Viscocity (60 Min.) 45 Cps | 40 Cps | 35 Cps
Moisture Content 8% Max.
pH 6.5 - 7.2
Particle Size (200 Mesh) 99% Min. passing
Ash Content 1.5% Max.
Acid Insoluble Matter 1.5% Max.