Gelcarin® PH - 812

1 of 6 products in this brand

Gelcarin® PH - 812 is optimized for encapsulation, serving as a controlled release agent, emulsifying agent, gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener. Identified as a polysaccharide, specifically carrageenan, it ensures reliable 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

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

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying	max. 12.0	%	10006
Identification	Passes	-	53502, NF, PhEur

Microbiological Values


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Bacterial Count	max. 200	cfu/g	40007
Salmonella	Absent	g	40104
E. coli	Absent	/g	40302
Yeast and Mold Count	max. 100	cfu/g	40203
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent	/g	40401
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	Absent	/g	40901

Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Water Viscosity	min. 5	mPa.s	15002
Ash Content	max. 35.0	%	50201
Acid Insoluble Matter	max. 2.0	%	50801
Acid Insoluble Ash Content	max. 2.0	%	50202
Solubility	Passes	-	53501
Water Gel	750 - 1050	g	20001
pH (at 1.5%)	8.0 - 10.5	-	10102
Particle Size (through USSS 150 μm, series #100)	min. 95.0	%	10204

Heavy Metals


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Lead Content	max. 0.0005	%	52901
Arsenic Content	max. 3	ppm	59205
Mercury Content	max. 1	ppm	52904
Cadmium Content	max. 2	ppm	52907

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: National Formulary (NF)
Chemical Inventories: IECSC (China)

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions: Store at ambient conditions. Keep containers sealed; material is hygroscopic.IFF recommends that after the re-evaluation date, the customer perform loss on drying, viscosity and water gel tests.