Gelcarin® GP - 911

1 of 6 products in this brand
Gelcarin® GP - 911 is ideal for encapsulation applications, acting as a controlled release agent, emulsifying agent, gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener. Identified as a polysaccharide, it ensures efficient performance in various formulations.

Chemical Name: Carrageenan

CAS Number: 9000-07-1

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, BSE-free, CMR Substances-free, Diethylene Glycol-free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Ethylene Glycol-free, Ethylene Oxide-free, Fragrance allergen-free, Fungicide-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Herbicide-free, Kosher, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, Pesticide-free, TSE-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: Belgian Law And Codex Alimentarius Standards, British Pharmacopeia (BP), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Doping-Free, EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, Nagoya Compliant, National Formulary (NF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Manufacturing Technology: Encapsulation

Synonyms: Carrageenan gum, Gum carrageenan, SeaKem carrageenin, κλ-Carrageenan

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polysaccharides
Chemical Name
Carrageenan
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Controlled Release Agent,
Emulsifier,
Gelling Agent,
Stabilizer,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,
Formulation & Processing Aids,
Modified & Controlled Release,
Other Excipients

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Allergen-free,
BSE-free,
CMR Substances-free,
Diethylene Glycol-free,
Endocrine Disruptor-free,
Ethylene Glycol-free,
Ethylene Oxide-free,
Fragrance allergen-free,
Fungicide-free,
Gluten-free,
Halal,
Herbicide-free,
Kosher,
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free,
Nitrosamines-free,
Non-GMO,
Pesticide-free,
TSE-free,
Vegan,
Vegetarian

Applications & Uses

Markets
Healthcare & Pharma
Applications
Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Processing
Segments
Dietary Supplement,
Pharmaceutical
Applications
Dietary Supplement — Controlled release
Pharmaceutical — Controlled release
Manufacturing Technology
Encapsulation

Properties

Physical Form
Powder
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Gel750 - 1150g20001
Moisture Contentmax. 12.0%10001.0
pH7.5 - 10.5-10102
Particle Size (through USSS 180 μm, series #80)min. 95.0%10203
ColorLight tan - tan-12004
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Countmax. 10,000cfu/g40001
SalmonellaAbsent/375g40103
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 100cfu/g40203
E. coliAbsent/25g40305
Enterobactermax. 10cfu/g40308
Note

*Tests to be performed by an outside lab approved by Kraft (e.g. Silliker Labs).

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Belgian Law And Codex Alimentarius Standards,
British Pharmacopeia (BP),
Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP),
Doping-Free,
EXCiPACT,
European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),
FDA 21 CFR 117,
FDA Compliant,
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Halal,
Japan Pharmacopeia (JP),
Kosher,
Nagoya Compliant,
National Formulary (NF),
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ELINCS (EU),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NDSL (Canada),
PICCS (Phillipines)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years