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: APE-free, Allergen-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol Derivatives-free, CMR Substances-free, Caffeine Free, Diethylene Glycol-free, Dioxane-free, Dye Free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Ethylene Glycol-free, Ethylene Oxide-free, Fragrance allergen-free, Fungicide-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Herbicide-free, Hormones-free, Iodide-free, Kosher, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, PAH-free, PFAS-Free, PFOA-free, PFOS-free, PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free, PVC-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plasticizer-free, Potassium-free, Preservative-free, Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free, Sugar-free, TSE-free, Tributyltin (TBT) - Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: Belgian Law And Codex Alimentarius Standards, British Pharmacopeia (BP), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FSSC 22000, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, ISO 9001, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, Nagoya Compliant, National Formulary (NF), Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

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

Powder

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: Belgian Law And Codex Alimentarius Standards,
British Pharmacopeia (BP),
Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP),
EXCiPACT,
European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),
FDA 21 CFR 117,
FDA Compliant,
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),
FSSC 22000,
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Halal,
ISO 9001,
Japan Pharmacopeia (JP),
Kosher,
Nagoya Compliant,
National Formulary (NF),
Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012,
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
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.