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), FSSC 22000, GMP, Halal, 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), NDSL (Canada)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Alginates
Chemical Name: Magnesium 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

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.