Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 9002-18-0
- EC No.
- 232-658-1
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Dosage Form
- Applications
Applications of farmeceutic agar in industry are usually such as a suspending agent for barium sulfate in radiology and in preparations of emulsions, suspensions, capsules, etc.
Properties
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | max. 0.5 | % | — |
| Arsenic Content | max. 3 | ppm | — |
| pH Value (1.5%) | 6.0 - 7.5 | — | — |
| Ash Content | max. 5 | % | — |
| Cadmium Content | max. 1 | ppm | — |
| Coliforms | Abscence | — | — |
| Colorimetry (at 1.5%) | max. 0.250 | — | — |
| Gel Strength (at 1.5% at 20ºC) | 750-1000 | g/cm2 | Nikan |
| Gelling Temperature (at 1.5%) | 34-38 | °C | — |
| Insoluble Matter | max. 1.0 | % | — |
| Lead Content | max. 5 | ppm | — |
| Melting Temperature (at 1.5%) | 85 - 90 | °C | — |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | ppm | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 20 | % | — |
| Particle Size (throug M-60 US) | min. 95 | % | ASTM |
| Swelling Rate | min. 10 | ml | — |
| Turbidity (at 1.5%) | max. 35 | NTU | — |
| Water Absorption | max. 75 | ml | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | max. 1000 | CFU/g | Plate count |
| Yeast and Molds Count | max. 100 | CFU/g | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Grade
Safety & Health
- Safety Information
Agar-agar is not considered a hazardous substance according to the OSHA or ECHA definition.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Packed in 25 kg net paper kraft paper with a polyethylene inner lining
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Maintained closed in its original package, in a cool and dry place and at room temperature, the product doesn´t show changes in its properties during the four years following the manufacturing date.