Viscarin® PH - 109NF

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Viscarin® PH - 109NF employing encapsulation technology, offers BSE-free, TSE-free, palm oil-free, and glycerin-free formulations. It serves as a controlled release agent, encapsulant, gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.

Chemical Name: Carrageenan

CAS Number: 9000-07-1

Dosage Form: Soft Gels

Manufacturing Technology: Encapsulation

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Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

Product Benefits

Stabilization of oral liquid formulation.
Adjustment of rheological properties, Emulsification, Improving sensory attributes and mouthfeel.

Applications & Uses

Markets: Healthcare & Pharma
Applications: Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Oral
Segments: Dietary Supplement,
Pharmaceutical
Applications: Dietary Supplement — Controlled release
Pharmaceutical — Controlled release
Dosage Form: Soft Gels
Manufacturing Technology: Encapsulation

Properties

Appearance

Solid Powder

Odor

Slight marine

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH (at 1.5% solution)	7.0 - 10.5	-	-
Relative Density (Water = 1)	approx. 1	g/cc	-
Water Solubility	max. 10	% wt	-

Composition


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Carrageenan	95 - 100	wt%	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance Search Terms: National Formulary (NF)
Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ECL (Korea),
EINECS (EU),
ELINCS (EU),
IECSC (China),
NDSL (Canada),
PICCS (Phillipines)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Boxes

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions: Keep/store only in original container. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible materials Keep away from heat, flames and sparks.