Gelcarin® PH - 379

1 of 6 products in this brand

Gelcarin® PH - 379 is tailored for encapsulation, functioning as a controlled release agent, emulsifying agent, gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener. Identified as a polysaccharide and specifically carrageenan, it ensures effective performance across diverse formulations.

Chemical Name: Carrageenan

CAS Number: 9000-07-1

Manufacturing Technology: Encapsulation

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polysaccharides
Chemical Name: Carrageenan
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Controlled Release Agent,
Emulsifier,
Gelling Agent,
Stabilizer,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,
Formulation & Processing Aids,
Modified & Controlled Release

Applications & Uses

Markets: Healthcare & Pharma
Applications: Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Processing
Segments: Dietary Supplement,
Pharmaceutical
Applications: Dietary Supplement — Controlled release
Pharmaceutical — Controlled release
Manufacturing Technology: Encapsulation

Properties

Physical Form

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying	max. 12.0	%	10006
Identification	Passes	-	53502, NF, PhEur

Microbiological Values


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Bacterial Count	max. 200	cfu/g	40007
Salmonella	Absent	/25g	40104
E. coli	Absent	/10g	40302
Yeast and Mold Count	max. 100	cfu/g	40203
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent	/g	40401
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	Absent	/g	40901

Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Water Viscosity	min. 5	mPa.s	15002
Ash Content	max. 35.0	%	50201
Acid Insoluble Matter	max. 2.0	%	50801
Acid Insoluble Ash Content	max. 2.0	%	50202
Solubility	Passes	-	53501
Water Dessert Gel	70 - 150	g	22001
pH (at 1.5%)	8.0 - 10.5	-	10102
Particle Size (through USSS 150 μm, series #100)	min. 95.0	%	10204

Heavy Metals


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Lead Content	max. 0.0005	%	52901
Arsenic Content	max. 3	ppm	59205
Mercury Content	max. 1	ppm	52904
Cadmium Content	max. 2	ppm	52907

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance Search Terms: National Formulary (NF)

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions: Store at ambient conditions. Keep containers sealed; material is hygroscopic. IFF recommends that after the re-evaluation date, the customer perform loss on drying, viscosity and water gel tests.