Product Description
Carrageenan is a hydrophilic plant-derived colloid extracted from red seaweeds, ranking among the world’s three major industrial alginate products. It typically appears as a white or pale yellow powder, with semi-transparent flake formulations also available.
Properties
| density | 1.37 g/cm3 |
| FEMA | 2596 | IRISH MOSS EXTRACT |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| form | Powder |
| color | White to off-white |
| PH | 7.5-10.5 (1.5% in water) |
| Odor | odorless |
| biological source | algae (red) |
| LogP | -5.57 |
| IARC | 3 (Vol. 31, Sup 7) 1987 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Carrageenan (9000-07-1) |
Safety Information
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | FI0700000 |
| HS Code | 13023911 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 9000-07-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Product Application
Carrageenan’s applications center on its four key functional properties—gelation, thickening, stabilization, and suspension—making it widely utilized across both food and industrial sectors. As a compliant food additive, food-grade carrageenan is suitable for use in dairy products, bakery sauces, and similar food-related scenarios. Industrial-grade carrageenan, meanwhile, caters to non-food fields like cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, fulfilling the functional demands of diverse industries.
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