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Product name
CAS
Formula

Microcrystalline Cellulose

CAS9004-34-7
FormulaC6H10O5
SynonymMCC
Heavy Metals10 PPM Max.
Residue on Ignition0.05% Max.
Escherichia coliNegative
AppearanceOff-White
Total molds & yeasts<10 cfu/g
IdentificationDP 350 Max. (Test C)
Ether-soluble substances0.05% Max.
IdentificationConforms (Tests A, B)
Water-soluble Substances0.24% Max.
Conductivity75 Max.
Staphylococcus aureusNegative
pH5.0 - 7.0
Salmonella speciesNegative
Pseudomonas aeruginosaNegative
Loss on Drying5.0% Max.
Organic Volatile ImpuritiesWithin limits
Total Aerobic Microbial<100 cfu/g

Stearic Acid (Powder/Beads/Flakes)

CAS57-11-4
FormulaC18H36O2
SynonymOctadecanoic acid
Acid Value205 - 211 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value0.50 g I2/100g max.
Melting Point54 - 57&degC
Saponifiable Value206 - 212 mg KOH/g
Color Lovibond 5 1/40.2R / 2.0Y max.
Fatty Acid ProfileC14: 2.0% max., C16: 52 - 56%, C18:0: 42 - 47%, C18:1: 0.5% max., Others: 1.0% max.

Dextrin

CASMultiple
FormulaN/A
SynonymBeta-Cyclodextrin, Maltodextrin

Alginic Acid

CAS9005-32-7
SynonymLandalgine, Norgine, Polymannuronic acid, Sazzio, Alginic acid, Alginic acid
Very Solublein water
Staphylococcus aureusAbsent in 1.0g
Bacteria< 200 cfu/g
E. ColiAbsent in 10g
Lead< 5 ppm
Arsenic< 3 ppm
Heavy Metals< 20 ppm
Yeast< 100 cfu/g
ColiformNegative by MPN
SalmonellaAbsent in 10g
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent in 1.0g
Identification A, B, CPositive for Alginic Acid
pH (3% water slurry)2.6 - 3.2
Particle Size> 93% thru 80 mesh
Particle Size> 88% thru 100 mesh
Loss on Drying5.0 - 9.0%
Ash< 4.0 %
Powder Color> 70
Carboxyl Groups(on dried solids basis) 19.0 - 25.0
Acid Value> 230
Mold< 100 cfu/g
Chloride< 1.0%
Sulfated Ash(on dried solids basis) < 8.0%
pH1.5-3.5 (3 disp.)
Insolubilityin org. solvs.
Odorwh. to yel. fibrous powd., odorless, tasteless
Acid Number230
Molecular weight240,000
Solubilityalkaline solns.

Glucomannan

CAS37220-17-0
FormulaC24H42O21
SynonymKonjac Gum, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Amorphophallus konjac, Araceae
Loss on Drying10.0% Maximum
Bulk Density30 - 70 g/100 mL
Residual Solvents< 5,000 ppm
Heavy Metals< 20.0 ppm
SalmonellaNot detected/25 g
Glucomannan> 95.0%
StaphylococcusNot detected/10 g
E. ColiNot detected/10 g
Total ash< 5.0%
Particle Size> 90% through 80 mesh

Stearic Acid

CAS57-11-4
FormulaC18H36O2
SynonymOctadecanoic acid
Iodine Value< 1.5
Titer65 - 69 C
C18:090.0 - 100.0%
C18:1< 2.0%
C16:0< 10.0%
Saponification Value196 - 202
Color, % Trans. 440/550> 35/40%
Acid Value195 - 201

Maltodextrin

CAS9050-36-6
FormulaC6nH(10n+2)O(5n+1)
Synonym-, Maltodextrin, Maltodextrin
Practically Insolublein anhyd. alcohol
Dextrose Equivalent9.0 - 12.0
SO240 ppm Max
Aerobic Plate Count (APC)100 cfu/g Max
E. ColiNegative
Sulfated Ash0.5% Max
Staphylococcus aureusNegative
pH4.0 - 4.7 (20% soln)
Moisture6.0% Max
Protein0.1 Max
Melting Point240 c (dec.)
Solubilitywater

Carnauba Wax #1

CAS8015-86-9
SynonymCarnauba wax
Density0.995 (1515 c)
Saponification number78-89
Slightly Solublein boiling alcohol
Residue on Ignition<= 0.25%
ColorLight yellow
Congealing point80 - 85°C
Saponification Value78 - 95
AppearanceFine powder
Heavy Metals< 20 µg/g
Acid Value2 - 7
Melting Point80 - 86°C
Insolubilityin water
Odoryel. greenish brown lumps, solid, char. odor
Refractive Index1.4500
Acid Number2-7
Solubilityether, alkalis, warm benzene, warm chloroform, toluene

Borax Anhydrous 12 Mesh

CAS1330-43-4
FormulaH20B4Na2O17
Synonymborax, Boron sodium oxide (B4Na2O7)

Beeswax - Synthetic

CAS71243-51-1
FormulaC21H44O3
Synonymhexadecan-1-ol, 2-methyloxirane, oxirane, Beeswax, synthetic, Beeswax, synthetic. The complex reaction product of blended acids and blended alcohols which simulates the composition of natural beeswax. It consists primarily of C18-30-alkyl ester of C16-32 fatty acids, C16-32 fatty acids and C22-34 alkanes

Locust Bean Gum

CAS9000-40-2
FormulaC26H34N2O13
Synonym4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl 2-(acetylamino)-4-O-[2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-ß-D-glucopyranosyl]-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranoside, Carob gum

Konjac

CAS37220-17-0
SynonymAmorphophallus Konjac Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Amorphophallus konjac, Araceae

Gum Arabic Powder

FormulaC26H34N2O13
Synonym4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl 2-(acetylamino)-4-O-[2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-ß-D-glucopyranosyl]-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranoside

Carrageenans

CAS104781-83-1
FormulaC24H34O31S4
Synonym4-O-sulfonato-ß-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-3,6-anhydro-2-O-sulfonato-a-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->3)-4-O-sulfonato-ß-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-3,6-anhydro-2-O-sulfonato-a-D-galactopyranose

Agar

FormulaC14H29NaO4S
Synonymsodium 7-ethyl-2-methylundecan-4-yl sulfate

Acacia

CAS482-35-9
FormulaC21H20O12
Synonym2-Hydroxy-4-(3,5,7-trihydroxy-4-oxo-4H-chromen-2-yl)phenyl b-D-glucopyranoside, 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one,5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-(beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-

Gum Arabic

CAS9000-01-5
FormulaC26H34N2O13
SynonymSpray dried Gum Arabic SB, Gum arabic
ColorWhite-off white
E Coli & SalmonellaNegative
OVIMeets the requirements
FlavorBland
Aerobic Plate Count (APC)5000/g max.
pH4.0 - 5.5
Particle Size100% through 80 US Screen
Ash Content4.0% max.
Heavy Metals0.004% max.
OdorNone
Starch or DextrinPasses test
Acid Insoluble matter0.5% max.
Yeast and Mold50/g max.
Tannin-bearing gumsPasses test
Viscosity300 cps max.(25% solution)
Lead0.001% max.
Moisture11.0% Max.
Arsenic3 ppm
Staphylococcus aureusNegative
Insolubilityin alcohol
Molecular weight240,000
Solubilitywater

Tragacanth Gum

CAS9000-65-1
SynonymAstragalus gummifer, Astragalus gummifer gum, Gum dragon, Gum tragacanth, Tragacanth Tragacanth gum, Gum tragacanth, Astragalus Gummifer Gum is a dried resinous exudate obtained from the Tragacanth, Astragalus gummifer, Leguminosae
AppearanceOff white powder
pH5.2 - 5.7
Moisture9.0 - 13.0%
Granulation> 98% passinf thru US 140 Screen
Viscosity @25°C1400 - 2600 cps (@20 RPM 1.5% solution after 24 hours)
Insolubilityin alcohol
Odorodorless

Xanthan Gum

CAS11138-66-2; 11078-31-2
Synonymcorn sugar gum, gummi xanthanum
ColorWhite to cream
Viscosity @25°C1200 - 1800 cps
Prruvic Acid1.5% min
Assay91.0 - 108.0%
V1:V21.02 - 1.45
pH6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying6.0 - 12.0%
Ash13.0% max
Nitrogen1.5% max
Heavy Metals20 mg/kg max
AppearanceFree flowing powder
Lead5 mg/kg max
Total Plate Count2000/g max
Yeast and Mold100/g max
PathogensAbsence
SalmonellaNegative
S. AureusNegative
Pseudomonas aeruginosaNegative
Particle Size98% min
C. PerfringensNegative

Gum Karaya

CAS9000-36-6
FormulaC26H34N2O13
SynonymGum karaya, Gum sterculia, Kadaya gum, Karaya gum, Sterculia Urens Gum is the dried exudate (Karaya gum) of the tree Sterculia urens, Sterculiaceae
Assay99.5% - 99.9%
Moisture10.2%
pH Value (1% aqueous solution)4.43
Viscocity1810 cPs
Mesh99.2% Thru US #140
Aerobic Plate Count (APC)800/g
Yeast & Moldsless than 100
Total Coliformsless than 50
E.ColiNegative
SalmonellaNegative
StaphylococcusNegative
Heavy Metalsless than 20 ppm
Insolubilityin alcohol
Odorwh. fine powd., sl. acetic acid odor

Croscarmellose Sodium

CAS74811-65-7
SynonymSodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium CMC
Contents of water soluble materials (%)1.0 - 10.0
Identification A, B, CConforms
Degree of substitution0.60 - 0.85
Settling volume (ml)10 - 30
pH (1%)5.0 - 7.0
Heavy metals (ppm)<10
Loss on drying (%)<10.0
Organic Volatile ImpuritiesWithin limit
ColorWhite or off white
AppearanceFree-flowing, fibrous powder
Sodium chloride and sodium glycolate (%)<0.5

Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, FCC

CAS9004-32-4
FormulaC6H9OCH2COONa
SynonymCroscarmellose Sodium, Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt, Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt
Assay99.5% - 99.9%
Moisture10% Max
pH6.0 - 8.5
Bulking Value in Solution0.0652 gal/lb
D.S.0.65-0.95
Sodium6.5% - 9.5%
pH of solution7.5
Viscocity1,400 - 3,000 cP (1%)
Mesh65% Thru USS #140
Standard Plate Count50,000/g maximum
Yeast & Molds500/g maximum
Total Coliforms<30/g maximum
E.ColiNegative
SalmonellaNegative
StaphylococcusNegative
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