Carrageenan is a naturally occurring family of hydrophilic polysaccharides extracted from several related red seaweed species, widely used as a gelling agent for controlled drug release.
Our Gelcarin® and Viscarin® controlled-release polymers include three basic types of carrageenan – kappa, iota and lambda. Available in several grades, Gelcarin® and Viscarin® help to achieve desired gelling, thickening and stabilizing properties in modified-release and suspension applications formulations – simply find the grade that’s best for you.
Natural rate-modifying polymer family
Excellent gelling properties
Viscosity and rheology-modification properties
Modified-release
Suspensions and solution
Product recommendations
*Examples only and not representative of a complete list of recommended products or benefits
Trade Name | Carrageenan type | Gel type | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
Gelcarin® GP-379NF | lota | Elastic gel | Recommended for controlled release applications, carrageenan can help in creating zero order release |
Viscarin® GP-209NF | Lambda
| Viscous
| |
Gelcarin® GP-812NF | Kappa | Brittle gel |
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