Protanal® PH 6160 - Specialty

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Protanal® PH 6160 - Specialty is a versatile ingredient suitable for various applications. This powder is swage-sludge-free, ensuring purity and safety. In pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, it serves as a controlled-release agent, gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer, and antacid, offering multifunctional benefits.

Functions: Processing Aid

Chemical Family: Alginates

Features: Sewage Sludge Free

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying2024-07-15%SOM 1
Viscosity (at 1%)1000 - 1500mPa.sSOM 82Q
pH (at 1%)6.4 - 8.0-SOM 6
Particle Size (through 250 micron)min. 98%SOM 106
Particle Size (through 180 micron)min. 91%SOM 106
Ash Content (at 800°C, on dry matter)18.0 - 27.0%SOM 8C
Sodium Alginate Content (Assay)90.8 - 106%SOM 2F
Powder Color56 - 76-SOM 105
Identification*Passes Tests-SOM 44
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Viable Mesophilic Aerobic Countmax. 200cfu/g201C (EP), Usp
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 100cfu/g203A (EP)
SalmonellaAbsent/25g205 (EP)
Staphlococcus aureusAbsent/0.5g206 (EP)
E. coliAbsent/25g204 (EP)
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent/0.5g207 (EP)
ColiformNegativeMPN204 (EP)
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 5ppm22
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

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 year
Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

Recommended store at cool and dry conditions. Keep containers sealed as material is hygroscopic. One year from date of manufacture, if storage conditions stated above are observed.