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

Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), NDSL (Canada)

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Dryingmax. 19%2080
Ash Content8.0 - 14.0%2095
Particle Size (through 60 mesh BS)min. 99%2221
Magnesium Content5.4 - 6.6%2723
Sodium Contentmax. 0.4%2721
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 1000cfu/g140
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 500cfu/g160
SalmonellaNegative/10g156.0
E. coli (D=2.55S⁻¹)Negative/10g130
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 5ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppm-

Regulatory & Compliance

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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.