Description

Sodium Carrageenan is a water-soluble, anionic polysaccharide derived from red seaweed, widely recognized for its exceptional gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. This versatile hydrocolloid is crucial for creating and controlling texture, viscosity, and mouthfeel in a vast array of industrial formulations. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking reliable, plant-based functional additives. The compound is also identified by the CAS registry number 9061-82-9.

Application

• Food Industry: As a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in dairy products (e.g., chocolate milk, ice cream, yogurt), processed meats, desserts, sauces, and plant-based alternatives.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a binder, disintegrant, and controlled-release matrix in tablet formulations, and as a stabilizer in suspensions and emulsions.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a thickener, suspending agent, and film-former in toothpastes, creams, lotions, and gels to provide desirable texture and stability.
• Pet Food: Employed as a binder and gelling agent in canned wet foods and gravies to improve texture and moisture retention.
• Technical Applications: Used in air freshener gels, water-based paints, and as a viscosity modifier in various industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Carrageenan
CAS No.	9061-82-9
Molecular Formula	(C6H7O6SNa)n
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Carrageenan Sodium Salt; Sodium Carrageenate; Carrageenin Sodium Salt; E407; Irish Moss Extract; Chondrus Extract; Seaweed Gum; Marine Colloid
EINECS	232-524-2

Quality Control

Our Sodium Carrageenan is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards, including Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and other relevant pharmacopoeial guidelines where applicable. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistent performance in gelling strength, viscosity, and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellowish-brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Gel Strength (1.5% solution)	Contact for details
Viscosity (1.5% solution at 75°C)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 12.0 %
Ash Content	15 - 40 %
Acid Insoluble Matter	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard requirements

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.