SeaGel® CAP - 201

1 of 4 products in this brand
SeaGel® CAP - 201 identified as carrageenan, offers versatility and quality in capsule applications. With its natural and non-animal plant origins, it ensures ethical sourcing. Featuring easy-to-use powder form, it boasts film-forming properties, heat, and thermal stability. Additionally, it functions as an encapsulant and controlled release agent, providing enhanced performance in encapsulation processes.

Chemical Name: Carrageenan

Functions: Controlled Release Agent, Encapsulant

Labeling Claims: APE-free, Allergen-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol Derivatives-free, Caffeine Free, Clean Label, Dioxane-free, Doping Substances-free, Dye Free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Environmentally Friendly, Fungicide-free, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Gluten-free, Glycerin-free, Halal, Herbicide-free, Hormones-free, Iodide-free, Kosher, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Natural, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Naturally Derived, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, PAH-free, PFAS-Free, PFOA-free, PFOS-free, PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free, PVC-free, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plant-Based, Plasticizer-free, Potassium-free, Preservative-free, Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free, Sugar-free, Sustainable, TSE-free, Tributyltin (TBT) - Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, Nagoya Compliant, Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008

Dosage Form: Capsules

Synonyms: Carrageenan gum, Gum carrageenan, SeaKem carrageenin, κλ-Carrageenan

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polysaccharides
Chemical Name
Carrageenan
Ingredient Name
Carrageenan
Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin,
Plant Origin
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Controlled Release Agent,
Encapsulant
Technologies
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Modified & Controlled Release

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
APE-free,
Allergen-free,
Aluminum-free,
Antibiotics-free,
BSE-free,
Bisphenol Derivatives-free,
Caffeine Free,
Clean Label,
Dioxane-free,
Doping Substances-free,
Dye Free,
Endocrine Disruptor-free,
Environmentally Friendly,
Fungicide-free,
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Gluten-free,
Glycerin-free,
Halal,
Herbicide-free,
Hormones-free,
Iodide-free,
Kosher,
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free,
Natural,
Natural Latex Rubber-Free,
Naturally Derived,
Nitrosamines-free,
Non-GMO,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65,
PAH-free,
PFAS-Free,
PFOA-free,
PFOS-free,
PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free,
PVC-free,
Palm Oil-free,
Paraben-free,
Pesticide-free,
Phthalates-free,
Plant-Based,
Plasticizer-free,
Potassium-free,
Preservative-free,
Quaternary Ammonium Salt-Free,
Sugar-free,
Sustainable,
TSE-free,
Tributyltin (TBT) - Free,
Vegan,
Vegetarian
Product Benefits
  • Enables soft capsule manufacturers to convert their current animal-gelatin production process to a plant- based system with minimal adjustments at similar process throughput.
  • The non-animal based SeaGel® technology enhances consumer safety by allowing non-GMO, vegetarian, Halal and Kosher labeling. Compared to animal-gelatin, SeaGel® soft capsules feature superior thermal stability and reduced stickiness at elevated temperatures with no cross-linking

  • Maximum shell composition flexibility

Applications & Uses

Markets
Food & Nutrition,
Healthcare & Pharma
Applications
Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Oral
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Segments
Dietary Supplement
Applications
Dietary Supplement — Capsule
Dosage Form
Capsules
Manufacturing Technology
Encapsulation

Properties

Physical Form
Powder
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content (Loss On Drying)max. 15.0%10001
pH (at 3.0%)6.0 - 9.0-10105
Water Viscosity (at 3.0%)10 - 40mPa.s93001
Particle Size (through USSS 75 µm, series #200)min. 34%10206
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Countmax. 2500cfu/g40001.0
SalmonellaNot detected by test/25g40104
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 100cfu/g40203
E. coliNot detected by test/10g40302
Staphylococcus aureusNot detected by test/g40401

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified,
Nagoya Compliant,
Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ECL (Korea),
EINECS (EU),
ELINCS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
NDSL (Canada),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Boxes

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

Two years from date of manufacture shown on product label. This applies to unopened packages, stored under dry and cool conditions.