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Carrageenan, iota type
Description
Carrageenan, iota type is used as a stabilizer, for suspending cocoa in chocolate manufacture, and to clarify beverages. Carrageenans are used commercially as thickeners and stabilizing agents.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Carrageenan, iota type is used as a stabilizer, for suspending cocoa in chocolate manufacture, and to clarify beverages. Carrageenans are used commercially as thickeners and stabilizing agents.
Solubility
Partially soluble in water, Soluble in hot water. Insoluble in ethanol, in hot concentrated salt solutions.
Notes
Stable under normal conditions. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away fom strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Brown to White |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Solubility Information | Partially soluble in water,Soluble in hot water. Insoluble in ethanol,in hot concentrated salt solutions. |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Chemical Name or Material | Carrageenan, iota type |
Safety and Handling
| EINECSNumber | 232-949-3 |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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