Protanal® LF - MG 5/60

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Protanal® LF - MG 5/60 is a non-animal origin powder serving multiple functions in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. It acts as an antacid, controlled release agent, gelling agent, and stabilizer, providing versatile benefits for various formulations.

Chemical Name: Magnesium 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), Halal, IFRA Compliant, 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), NDSL (Canada)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Alginates
Chemical Name: Magnesium Alginate
Ingredient 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

Segments: Dietary Supplement,
Pharmaceutical
Applications: Dietary Supplement — Anti reflux
Pharmaceutical — Anti reflux

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Physico-Chemical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying	max. 19	%	2080
Ash Content	8.0 - 14.0	%	2095
Particle Size (through 60 mesh BS)	min. 99	%	2221
Magnesium Content	5.4 - 6.6	%	2723
Sodium Content	max. 0.4	%	2721

Microbiological Values


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 1000	cfu/g	140
Yeast and Mold Count	max. 500	cfu/g	160
Salmonella	Negative	/10g	156.0
E. coli (D=2.55S⁻¹)	Negative	/10g	130

Heavy Metals


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 3	ppm	-
Lead Content	max. 5	ppm	-
Mercury Content	max. 1	ppm	-
Cadmium Content	max. 1	ppm	-

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 12 months
Storage and Shelf Life Informations: Recommended store at cool and dry conditions. Keep containers sealed as material is hygroscopic. Re-evaluation date is 12 months from date of manufacture, if storage conditions stated above are observed. 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.