CARRAGEENAN WG-2000 - SIGC

Chemical Name: Carrageenan

CAS Number: 9000-07-1

Chemical Family: Polysaccharides

Functions: Food Additive

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

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Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Cream to light tan powder
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count0.00 - 5000.00cfu/gFDA BAM
Yeast and Mold Count0.00 - 100.00cfu/gFDA BAM
Coliform0.00 - 10.00cfu/gFDA BAM
Escherichia coliNegative-FDA BAM
SalmonellaNegative/25gFDA BAM
Staphylococcus aureusNegative-FDA BAM
Listeria monocytogenesNegative-FDA BAM
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Gel Strength (1.5% Water Gel Strength, 10°C)800.00 - 1500.00g/cm²WG-001
Water Viscosity (1.5% Carrageenan Water Viscosity, 75°C)50.00 - 150.00cPsWV-001
Particle Size (Powder thru 80 mesh)90.00 - 100.00%GEN-002c
pH (at 1.0%)8.00 - 11.00-GEN-004a
Moisture0.00 - 12.00%GEN-010
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 2ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 5ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm-

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Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Information

Store sealed bag in a cool, dry environment