Derived from natural red seaweed as a plant-based hydrocolloid
One of the world’s three major alginate industrial products, indicating wide industrial acceptance
Hydrophilic property, providing excellent water-binding and thickening ability
Available in multiple forms (powder and semi-transparent flakes) for flexible processing and applications
Carrageenan is a water-loving plant colloid derived from red seaweed and is recognized as one of the three major alginate products used in industry worldwide. It is typically supplied as a white to pale yellow powder, and is also available in semi-transparent flake form.
CARRAGEENAN Chemical Properties
| density | 1.37 g/cm3 |
| FEMA | 2596 | IRISH MOSS EXTRACT |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| form | Solid |
| 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) |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | FI0700000 |
| HS Code | 13023911 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 9000-07-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Product Application of CARRAGEENAN CAS#9000-07-1
Carrageenan is utilized mainly for its four key functions—gelling, thickening, stabilizing, and suspending—and is widely applied in both food and industrial sectors. Food-grade carrageenan, as an approved food additive, is commonly used in products such as dairy items and baking sauces. Industrial-grade carrageenan is suitable for non-food applications including cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, fulfilling the functional needs of various industries.
