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: Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, Bisphenol A-free, CMR Substances-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Diethylene Glycol-free, Dioxin-free, Doping Substances-free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Ethylene Glycol-free, Fragrance allergen-free, Hormones-free, Iodine-free, Irradiation-free, Latex-free, Maleic Acid -Free, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Non-GMO, PFAS-Free, PVC-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Phenylalanine-Free, Plasticizer-free, Potassium-free, Preservative-free, Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free, Radionuclides Free, Residual Solvent -Free, Sewage Sludge Free, Steroids Free, Tributyltin (TBT) - Free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: National Formulary (NF)

Manufacturing Technology: Encapsulation

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

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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
Aluminum-free,
Antibiotics-free,
Bisphenol A-free,
CMR Substances-free,
Caffeine Free,
Colorants-free,
Diethylene Glycol-free,
Dioxin-free,
Doping Substances-free,
Endocrine Disruptor-free,
Ethylene Glycol-free,
Fragrance allergen-free,
Hormones-free,
Iodine-free,
Irradiation-free,
Latex-free,
Maleic Acid -Free,
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free,
Non-GMO,
PFAS-Free,
PVC-free,
Paraben-free,
Pesticide-free,
Phenylalanine-Free,
Plasticizer-free,
Potassium-free,
Preservative-free,
Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free,
Radionuclides Free,
Residual Solvent -Free,
Sewage Sludge Free,
Steroids Free,
Tributyltin (TBT) - Free,
Vegan

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
National Formulary (NF)
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ELINCS (EU),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NDSL (Canada),
PICCS (Phillipines)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years