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: 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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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.