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JRS Chemistry is an established manufacturer and partner for various industries. Our plant based fibers and hydrocolloids are used as functional additives in manifold applications such as polymers and adhesives.
They offer natural barrier design in packaging and are also high quality excipients in enzyme production. For paper makers, technical ceramics and brake pad manufacturers our products give rise to enhanced process efficiency and fine tuning of properties.
Within the JRS Group, we unite over 140 years of experience in customer service and technical support. Our global presence with 31 productions sites and 25 sales offices allows us to think globally and serve our customers locally according to their unique needs.
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J. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co KG
VIVAPUR® Alginate FDG 155
Function: Coating Agent, Gelling Agent, Thickener, Rheology Modifier
Labeling Claims: Sustainable, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived
Physical Form: Powder, Solid
Features: High Viscosity, Improved Rheology, Good Film Former, Anti-Sticking, Good Gelling Properties, Improved Flexibility
Synonyms: Algin (polysaccharide), Polyalginic acid sodium salt
VIVAPUR® Alginate FDG 155 is a sodium alginate in form of a creamy-white powder. With the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+) it can be used to form gels or biobased and transparent films, which provide oil and oxygen barrier properties. VIVAPUR® Alginate FDG 155 is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex.
J. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co KG
VIVAPUR® HPMC K4M
Function: Gelling Agent, Thickener, Stabilizer, Rheology Modifier
Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Gluten-free
Physical Form: Powder, Solid, Gel
Features: Improved Water Retention, Good Film Former, Suspension Stability
VIVAPUR® HPMC K4M is a medium viscosity hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose in powder form. It is solvable in water and forms a reversible gel above a specific gelling temperature. VIVAPUR® HPMC K4M can also be used to increase tack and form transparent and flexible films which show oil barrier properties. VIVAPUR® HPMC K4M is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex. For an EU usage please consider food categories and maximum levels listed in Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008.
J. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co KG
VIVAPUR® 105
Function: Gelling Agent
Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics
Synonyms: Crystalline cellulose, Micro Fibril Cellulose, Pyrocellulose
VIVAPUR® 105 is white and highly pure microcrystalline cellulose powder. The average particle size is ~25µm. This product is a high quality functional additive for various polymer applications.
J. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co KG
VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 170
Function: Gelling Agent, Thickener, Rheology Modifier
Labeling Claims: Sustainable, Bio-based, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived
Physical Form: Powder, Solid
Features: High Viscosity, Improved Rheology, Good Film Former, Anti-Sticking, Good Gelling Properties, Improved Flexibility
Synonyms: Algin (polysaccharide), Polyalginic acid sodium salt
VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 170 is a sodium alginate in form of a creamy-white powder. With the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+) it can be used to form gels or biobased and transparent films, which provide oil and oxygen barrier properties. VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 170 is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex.
J. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co KG
VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 127
Function: Coating Agent, Gelling Agent, Thickener, Rheology Modifier
Chemical Family: Sodium Salts
Labeling Claims: Sustainable, Bio-based, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived
Physical Form: Powder, Granules, Solid
Synonyms: Algin (polysaccharide), Polyalginic acid sodium salt
VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 127 is a sodium alginate in form of a brown fine granule. With the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+) it can be used to form gels or biobased and transparent films, which provide oil and oxygen barrier properties. VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 127 is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex.
J. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co KG
VIVAPUR® Pectin LC-S18XH
Function: Rheology Modifier, Coating Agent, Gelling Agent
Chemical Family: Pectins
Labeling Claims: Sustainable, Bio-based, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived
Physical Form: Powder, Solid
Synonyms: Beta-Pectin, Cesapectin, Colyer pectin, Methoxypectin, Methyl pectin, Methyl pectinate, Pectinate, Pectinic acid
VIVAPUR® Pectin LC-S18XH is a water solvable pectin with a low degree of methoxylation in form of a beige powder. It can be used to form a thermo-stable gel or bio-based transparent coatings with oil and oxygen barrier properties upon the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+). VIVAPUR® Pectin LC-S18XH is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex. For an EU usage please consider food categories and where required maximum levels listed in Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008.
J. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co KG
VIVAPUR® HPMC K15M
Function: Coating Agent, Gelling Agent, Thickener, Stabilizer, Rheology Modifier
Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Gluten-free
Physical Form: Powder, Solid, Gel
Features: Improved Water Retention, Good Film Former, Suspension Stability
VIVAPUR® HPMC K15M is a high viscosity hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose in powder form. It is solvable in water and forms a reversible gel above a specific gelling temperature. VIVAPUR® HPMC K15M can also be used to increase tack and form transparent and flexible films which show oil barrier properties. VIVAPUR® HPMC K15M is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex. For an EU usage please consider food categories and maximum levels listed in Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008.
J. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co KG
VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 155
Function: Coating Agent, Gelling Agent, Thickener, Rheology Modifier
Labeling Claims: Sustainable, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived
Physical Form: Powder, Solid
Features: High Viscosity, Improved Rheology, Good Film Former, Anti-Sticking, Good Gelling Properties, Improved Flexibility
Synonyms: Algin (polysaccharide), Polyalginic acid sodium salt
VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 155 is a sodium alginate in form of a creamy-white powder. With the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+) it can be used to form gels or biobased and transparent films, which provide oil and oxygen barrier properties. VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 155 is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex.
J. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co KG
VIVAPUR® Pectin LA-S20 VIS-YA
Function: Rheology Modifier, Coating Agent, Gelling Agent
Chemical Family: Pectins
Labeling Claims: Sustainable, Bio-based, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived
Physical Form: Powder, Solid
Synonyms: Beta-Pectin, Cesapectin, Colyer pectin, Methoxypectin, Methyl pectin, Methyl pectinate, Pectinate, Pectinic acid
VIVAPUR® Pectin LA-S20 VIS-YA is a water solvable amidated pectin in form of a beige powder. It can be used to form a thermo-reversable gel or bio-based transparent coatings with oil and oxygen barrier properties upon the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+). VIVAPUR® Pectin LA-S20 VIS-YA is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex. For an EU usage please consider food categories and where required maximum levels listed in Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008.