Agar extra pure is a natural polysaccharide extracted from various species of red algae (Rhodophyceae). This specific grade, part of the EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL program, is characterized by its high purity and fine powder form. It is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient for solid and semi-solid formulations, particularly in oral dosage forms. The product undergoes strict quality control to meet the analytical specifications of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph Eur) and British Pharmacopoeia (BP), ensuring safety and consistency in drug manufacturing.
Advantages
- Compliant with Ph Eur and BP pharmacopoeial standards.
- Part of the EMPROVE® program, providing extensive documentation for regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
- High microbiological purity with specific testing for pathogens (e.g., E. coli, Salmonella, S. aureus).
- Fine powder format for uniform distribution in pharmaceutical blends.
- Suitable for use in cGMP-compliant production environments.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number |
1.01615 |
| Product name |
Agar extra pure, fine powder Ph Eur, BP |
| CAS Number |
9002-18-0 |
| Quality Level |
MQ 400 (EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL) |
| pH Value |
6.0 – 8.0 (10 g/l, H2O, 20 °C) |
| Solubility |
20 g/l in boiling water |
| Form |
Solid (fine powder) |
| Storage temperature |
15–25 °C |
Available packaging options
| 1.01615.1000 |
1 kg |
| 1.01615.9025 |
25 kg |
