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| Product Name: | Carrageenan | Other Name: | Carrageenan;Carrageenan gum;Gum carrageenan;Pellugel;Gum chon 2;Gelozone;Carrageenin;SeaKem carrageenin;Carragheen;Pencogel;Gum chond;Carragheenan;Genugel RLV;κλ-Carrageenan;Gelloid J;Carrageenan GH;Gelcarin HWG;Seagel GH;Seagel Pet;Aubygum x 2;Norsk gelatan;Newgelin LB 4;Genugel LC 4;Aubygum X 23;Viscarin TP 389;Satiagel NP 5B;Soa Ace WX 138;Viscarin SD 389;TIC Pretested Colloid 775;ME 913;Sherex IC 109;EC 4000;Genugel MG 11;FK 6101;TK 1;FK 6120;TK 1 (polysaccharide);Carrageenan SWG-J;LSS 1;Gelcarin GP 37ANF;Takaragen L;Sea-Pi Gum FA;Viscarin IC 3820;Genugel LC 5;X 5189;Soageena WX 560;Soageena MW 351;Soageena MM 501;SeaKem CM 611;Takaragen G 50;Soa Ace WX 165;WX 165;Isagel RG 300;Genuvisco TPH-1;Vegi-Film;T 307 (gellant);Soageena LX 22;T 307;E 407;Inagel E 150C;Soageena MW 451;Satiagel DF 52;Gelcarin ME 811;Secogel TC;Viscarin GP 328;Genuvisco CSW 2;Inagel V 120;FMC RG 300;RG 300;Viscarin GP 109F;Satiagel OF 10;Viscarin SD 339;CSM 2;Inagel F 13;Benvisco LB 2105;Suncara 208;Taito gel K 9;Gelcarin NF;Genugel WR 80J;Satiagel AMP 45;Genutine 400C;Lactarin DX 2015;Aquagel;Satiagel ME 4;Genuvisco PJ-JPE;CS 530;Satiagel ACL20;Cl 123;Genulacta LP 41;Viscarin TP 399;Lemix 70;Newgelin SV 80;FCG 04;FCG 310;Genu hydriodide-pHive;Genu Hi-pHive;Satiagel KHG 30T;Carrageenan CSM 2F;Grindsted Carrageenan CC 310;Gelogen BW 56;Viscarin PC 389;Gelcarin PC 379;CSM 1;Solagum L;Soageena VX 23;8040-42-4;9000-13-9;9000-27-5;78005-48-8;717132-67-7;773852-40-7 |
| CAS No.: | 9000-07-1 | InChIKeys: | UHVMMEOXYDMDKI-JKYCWFKZSA-L |
| Molecular Weight: | 551.8 | Exact Mass: | 550.084229 |
| EC Number: | 232-524-2 | DSSTox ID: | DTXSID3020255 |
| Color/Form: | YELLOWISH TO COLORLESS, COARSE TO FINE POWDER; MUCILAGINOUS TEXTURE|White to beige powder | HScode: | 13023911 |
| Categories: | Gum Base Agent |
| PSA: | 195 | Appearance: | OtherSolid |
| Water Solubility: | Soluble in hot water; insoluble in alcohol for a 1,5 % dilution | Storage Conditions: | Carrageenan in solution has maximum stability at pH 9 andshould not be heat processed at pH values below 3.5. Acid andoxidizing agents may hydrolyze carrageenan in solution leading toloss of physical properties through cleavage of glycosidic bonds.Acid hydrolysis depends on pH, temperature and time. The acidhydrolysis takes place only when the carrageenan is dissolved, andthe hydrol”>Carrageenan is a stable, though hygroscopic, polysaccharide andshould be stored in a cool, dry place.Carrageenan in solution has maximum stability at pH 9 andshould not be heat processed at pH values below 3.5. Acid andoxidizing agents may hydrolyze carrageenan in solution leading toloss of physical properties through cleavage of glycosidic bonds.Acid hydrolysis depends on pH, temperature and time. The acidhydrolysis takes place only when the carrageenan is dissolved, andthe hydrol |
| Experimental Properties: | STRONGLY CHARGED ANIONIC POLYELECTROLYTE OF LARGE SIZE|REGARDED AS CONTAINING 2 MAJOR FRACTIONS, GELLING FRACTION, KAPPA-CARRAGEENAN & NON-GELLING, LAMBDA-CARRAGEENAN|PLANT SOURCE, MOLECULAR WEIGHT & PRESENCE OF METALLIC IONS AFFECT VISCOSITY|COMPOSED OF RESIDUES OF D-GALACTOSE & 3,6-ANHYDRO-D-GALACTOSE, MOLAR RATIO 1.11-1.5 TO 1 /KAPPA-CARRAGEENAN/|For more Other Experimental Properties (Complete) data for CARRAGEENAN GUM (18 total), please visit the HSDB record page. |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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| Prevention |
none |
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none |
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none |
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none |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.