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Specifications
| Grade | 200 Bloom, 8 Mesh, USP |
| Appearance | Yellow or yellowish granular |
| Particle Size | 8-10 mesh |
| Solubility | Insoluble in cold water, but swells and softens when immersed in it, gradually absorbing from 5 to 10 times its own weight of water. Soluble in hot water, in 6 N acetic acid, and in a hot mixture of glycerin and water. Insoluble in alcohol, in chloroform, in ether, and in fixed and volatile oils. |
| Identification (IR) | A. The IR absorption spectrum of the preparation of the test specimen exhibits maxima only at the same wavelengths as that of a similar preparation of the corresponding reference standard. |
| Identification (CUALI) | B. A violet color is produced when adding a 125-g/L solution of copper sulfate pentahydrate and 85-g/L solution of sodium hydroxide. |
| Identification (CUALI) | C. The contents do not flow out immediately for gelling grades. The contents immediately flow out for non-gelling grades. |
| Gel Strength (6.67%, 10°C) | 190-210 Bloom g |
| Conductivity (1.0% SOL.@30±1.0°C) | 1.0 mS/cm max |
| Loss On Drying (5g @105°C for 16h) | 15% max |
| pH (@55°C) | 3.8-7.6 |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) | 50 ppm max |
| Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) | 10 ppm max |
| Iron | 30 ppm max |
| Chromium (Cr) | 10 ppm max |
| Zinc (Zn) | 30 ppm max |
| Aerobic Plate Count | 1000 cfu/1g max |
| Origin (raw material) | From bovine skin |
Applications
Food Industry: Used as a gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener in confectionery (jelly, gummy candies, marshmallows), dairy desserts, yogurt, and meat products.
Pharmaceuticals: Essential in manufacturing hard and soft gelatin capsules, tablet coatings, and plasma expanders in medical treatments.
Photography: Serves as a binder for silver halide crystals in photographic films and papers.
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into creams, masks, and hair products for film-forming and moisturizing properties.
Technical Uses: Applied in microencapsulation, paper sizing, adhesive production, and as a binder in match heads and sandpaper.
Benefits
Biocompatibility & Safety: Naturally derived from collagen, making it safe for human consumption and biomedical applications.
Functional Versatility: Offers gelling, thickening, stabilizing, and binding properties that adapt well to a wide range of industries.
Nutritional Value: Provides a source of protein and amino acids beneficial for skin, joints, and hair health.
Controlled Gel Strength: Available in varying bloom strengths to suit specific texture and firmness requirements.
Conclusion
Gelatin is a widely used natural polymer with exceptional versatility, spanning food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, photographic, and industrial applications. Its combination of safety, biocompatibility, and multifunctional properties ensures continued demand in both consumer and technical markets.
