Gelcarin® PH - 911

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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), FSSC 22000, Halal, IFRA Compliant, ISO 9001, 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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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polysaccharides
Chemical Name
Carrageenan
Ingredient Origin
Non-Animal Origin
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

Features & Benefits

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
Product Benefits
  • Stabilization of oral liquid formulation.
  • Adjustment of rheological properties, Emulsification, Improving sensory attributes and mouthfeel.
Product Benefits
  • Vegan softgel encapsulation, Controlled release
  • Stabilization of oral liquid formulation.
  • Adjustment of rheological properties, Emulsification, Improving sensory attributes and mouthfeel.

Applications & Uses

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

Properties

Physical Form
Powder,
Softgels
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

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),
FSSC 22000,
Halal,
IFRA Compliant,
ISO 9001,
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)
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ELINCS (EU),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NDSL (Canada),
PICCS (Phillipines)

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.