Gums & thickeners for industrial performance
Cedro Ltd
Gums, thickeners, and gelling agents
Our specially developed hydrocolloids are used across industries including personal care, coatings, textiles, paper manufacturing, adhesives, and surface treatments. Each offers unique functional properties that improve product consistency, performance, and shelf stability.
Natural ingredients, industrial strength
Cedro supplies a wide range of high-functioning plant - and seaweed-based gums alongside natural waxes that enhance product performance across industrial applications. Whether you need thickening, gelling, stabilising, emulsifying, or film-forming properties, our selection offers dependable, sustainable options to meet your formulation requirements.
Xanthan Gum
We supply industrial-grade xanthan gum used in a wide range of applications
Agar (Agar-Agar)
Extracted from red algae, agar is a strong gelling agent with thermo-reversible properties. It has many industrial uses.
Alginate
Derived from brown algae, alginates from viscous solutions and gels, making them ideal for: Textile printing, paper coatings, adheshives and pastes.
Gum Arabic (Acacia)
The natural tree-derived gum functions as an emulsifier, binder, and stabiliser in: Inks and printing, adhesives, and surface treatments.
Carrageenan
Another seaweed-derived gum, carrageenan offers both thickening and stabilising funtionality. It is commonly used in: Personal care formultions, air fresheners and gels, polishing and cleaning products.
Guar Gum
Guar gum is a naturally occurring galactomannan with high viscosity and water binding ability. Ideal for: Textile sizing and finishing, personal care creams and gels, and paper manufacture.
Locust Bean Gum
Often used in synergy with other hydrocolloids, LBG enhances viscosity and stabilisation. Industrial uses include: Paper and textile processing, polish and cleaning formulations.
Sodium CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose)
A water-soluble cellulose derivative used in: detergents and surface cleaners, coatings and adhesives. CMC improves viscosity, binding, and film-forming capacity.
Thickener | Coatings | Inks & Paints | Surface Treatments | Adhesives | Cleaning Products | Personal Care |
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Xanthan Gum | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Agar | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ⚪️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ | ⚪️ |
Carrageenan | ✔️ | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Alginate | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ |
Guar Guar | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Locust Bean Gum | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Sodium CMC | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Gum Arabic | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ |
✔️ = Commonly used in that industry
⚪️ = Limited or rare use
Thickener | Coatings | Inks & Paints | Surface Treatments | Adhesives | Cleaning Products | Personal Care |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Xanthan Gum | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Agar | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ⚪️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ | ⚪️ |
Carrageenan | ✔️ | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Alginate | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ |
Guar Guar | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Locust Bean Gum | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Sodium CMC | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Gum Arabic | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ⚪️ | ✔️ |
✔️ = Commonly used in that industry
⚪️ = Limited or rare use

Need help to find the right product?
Our team can recommend the right gum for your formulation. Whether you need a functional sample or support with a specific application, we're here to help.
Need help to find the right product?
Our team can recommend the right gum or wax for your formulation. Whether youneed a functional sample or support with a specific application, we're here to help.
Call us at 07738 515 083 or contact us for your free quote.