Protanal® LF - 120M

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Protanal® LF - 120M sourced from non-animal origins, aligns with modern labeling preferences, being free from aluminum, antibiotics, and APE. Its multifunctionality in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals includes serving as an antacid, controlled release agent, gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener, offering versatility in various applications.

Chemical Name: Sodium Alginate

Labeling Claims: APE-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Barium-free, Bisphenol A-free, Cadmium-free, Caffeine Free, Cobalt-free, Colorants-free, Copper-free, Dioxin-free, Dye Free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, GMO-free, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Glycerin-free, Gold-Free, Halal, Hormones-free, Kosher, Mercury-Free, 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, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Perfluorooctanoic Acid-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plasticizer-free, Preservative-free, Residual Solvent -Free, Solvent-free, Sugar-free, TSE-free, Tributyl Tin Compounds-Free, Triphenyl Tin Compounds-Free, 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, GMP, Halal Food Council of Europe, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), IFRA Compliant, ISO 14001, ISO 9000, ISO 9001, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, National Formulary (NF), Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

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

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Alginates
Chemical Name: Sodium Alginate
Ingredient Origin: Marine Origin,
Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Antacid,
Controlled Release Agent,
Gelling Agent,
Stabilizer,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,
Formulation & Processing Aids,
Modified & Controlled Release
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Pharmaceutical Actives & Precursors
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

Applications & Uses

Markets: Healthcare & Pharma
Applications: Healthcare & Pharma — Other Healthcare & Pharma Applications
Segments: Dietary Supplement,
Pharmaceutical
Applications: Dietary Supplement — Controlled release
Pharmaceutical — Controlled release

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Physico-Chemical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying	max. 15	%	-
pH	5.0 - 7.5	-	-
ID Test*	Passes Tests	-	-
Sulphated Ash	30.0 - 36.0	%	-
Particle Size (through 120 mesh BS)	min. 99	%	-
Calcium Content	max. 1.5	%	-
Chlorides	max. 1.0	%	-
Opalescence	Better than reference solution lI	-	-
Color of solution	Better than BY6 standard	-	-

Microbiological Values


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 2000	cfu/g	-
Yeast and Mold Count	max. 200	cfu/g	-
Salmonella	Negative	/10g	-
E. coli	Negative	/10g	-

Heavy Metals


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 3	ppm	-
Lead Content	max. 10	ppm	-

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.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 2 years
Storage and Shelf Life Informations: Storage conditions: Recommended store at cool and dry conditions.
Re-evaluation date: 12 months from date of manufacture, if storage conditions stated above are observed.
Re-evaluation requirements: IFF recommends that after the above re-evaluation date, the customer considers that loss on drying, pH and viscosity are tested to establish whether material is still within listed specification.