Protanal® LF - 10/60FT

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Protanal® LF - 10/60FT composed of sodium alginate, originates from non-animal sources. It serves various functions in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, including as an antacid, controlled release agent, gelling agent, and thickener, available in powder form.

Chemical Name: Sodium Alginate

Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), ECL (Korea), ENCS (Japan), IECSC (China), NDSL (Canada), PICCS (Phillipines)

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ID Test*Passes tests-44
Loss on Dryingmax. 15%2081.0
Sulphated Ash30.0 - 36.0%2097
Color of solutionBetter than BY6 standard-2241
OpalescenceBetter than reference solution Il-2240
Chloridesmax. 1.0%31
Calcium Contentmax. 1.5%7
pH6.0 - 8.0-2070.0
Viscosity (at 1% solution)30 - 60mPa.s2174
Particle Size (through 60 mesh BS)min. 99%2221
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Viable Aerobic Countmax. 2000cfu/g140
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 200cfu/g160
E. coliNegative/10g130
SalmonellaNegative/10g156.0
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm22
Arsenic Contentmax. 1.5ppm22
Note

*NF and Ph. Eur. ID tests; “A” and “B” on a quarterly basis. ID tests “C” (NF and Ph. Eur.) and “D” (Ph.Eur.) will be completed by exception only.

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Shelf Life Information

Two years from date of manufacture shown on product label. This applies to unopened packages, stored under dry and cool conditions.