Gelatin
Synonyms
Gelatins;
Category
Polymer Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 9000-70-8
EINECS: 232-554-6
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in hot water; insoluble in cold water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent film-forming, dispersing, antistatic, emulsifying, lubricating, adsorbing abilities. Can form gel.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
90.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 6783 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Gelatin
(1b), QB/T 1995 Industrial gelatin
(1c), QB 2354 Pharmaceutical gelatino
(1d), QB/T 4087 Edible gelatin
(1e), Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 Edition) Gelatin for Capsules
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as film-forming agent.
Use as dispersing agent, emulsifying agent.
Use as thickening agent.
Use as slow-release agent.
Use as suspending agent.
Use as gel-forming agent.
Use as textile assistant, electroplating assistant.
2, Personal care products
Viscosity controlling agent, film-forming agent in personal care products.
3, Medicine
Pharmaceutical excipient, applied to hard capsule. (This section is for reference only, should be implemented according to local Pharmacopoeia.)
4, Food
Use as food additive (thickening agent, clarificant (processing technology of fruit wine and wine)).
Manufacturers
Update: 20140818(1); 20201030(2);