agar gum
gelidium spp. gum
Identification
| Name | agar gum |
| IUPAC | gelidium spp. gum |
| CAS Number | 9002-18-0 |
| FDA UNII | 3PBT7NM2M0 |
| Molecular Formula | unspecified |
| MDL Number | MFCD00081288 |
| CoE Number | 212 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 184.1115 |
| JECFA Food Additive | Agar |
| GSFA Codex | Agar (406) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | agar agar |
| FEMA Number | 2012 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 9002-18-0 ; AGAR (GELIDIUM SPP.) |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 150 -- FRUIT BUTTERS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, AND RELATED PRODUCTS |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | pale beige powder (est) |
| Assay | 90.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| PH Number | 5.90 |
| Shelf Life | 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | water |
| Insoluble in | paraffin oil |
| Similar Items | note |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | binding agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | none |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 11000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | thickeners, gelling agents, stabalizers and emulsifiers |
| Recommendation for agar gum usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 420.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | 300.00000 |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 130.00000 |
| fruit ices | 130.00000 |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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