Gelcarin® PH - 911 Non-animal origin carrageenan is utilized in encapsulation. It functions as a controlled release agent, emulsifying agent, gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.

Chemical Name: Carrageenan

CAS Number: 9000-07-1

Labeling Claims: APE-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol A-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Dioxin-free, Dye Free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, GMO-free, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Hormones-free, Kosher, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, PAH-free, PFAS-Free, PFOS-free, PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free, PVC-free, Paraben-free, Perfluorooctanoic Acid-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plasticizer-free, Preservative-free, Sugar-free, TSE-free, Tributyl Tin Compounds-Free, Triphenyl Tin Compounds-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: British Pharmacopeia (BP), Doping-Free, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FCC Compliant, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Halal, IFRA Compliant, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, National Formulary (NF), Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008, 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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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Bacterial Countmax. 200cfu/g40007
SalmonellaAbsent/25g40104
E. coliAbsent/10g40302
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 100cfu/g40203
Staphylococcus aureusAbsent-40401
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent-40901
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Dryingmax. 12.0%10006
Water Viscositymin. 5mPa.s15002
Ash Contentmax. 35.0%50201
Acid Insoluble Mattermax. 2.0%50801
Acid Insoluble Ash Contentmax. 2.0%50202
SolubilityPass-53501
IdentificationPass-53502, NF PhEur
Water Gel700 - 1000/g20001
pH (at 1.5% solution)8.0 - 10.5-10102
Particle Size (through USSS 180 μm, series #80)min. 95.0%10102
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 0.0005%52901
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm52905
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm52904
Cadmium Contentmax. 2ppm52907

Regulatory & Compliance

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.