Sodium Alginate Powder is a natural polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed. It is a white to pale yellow, odorless, and tasteless powder. This versatile ingredient is widely used as a thickening, gelling, and stabilizing agent in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations. Sodium alginate forms strong, flexible gels in the presence of calcium ions, making it indispensable in applications such as food thickening, textile printing, wound dressings, and more.
INCI: Sodium Alginate
CAS: 9005-38-3
Specifications:
- Purity: ≥ 98%
- Appearance: White to pale yellow powder
- Mesh Size: 60-80 mesh
- Moisture: ≤ 15%
- pH (1% Solution): 6.0 - 8.0
- Viscosity (1% Solution, Brookfield LVT, 20 RPM, 25°C): ≥ 150 mPa.s
- Particle Size: ≤ 200 mesh
- Gel Strength (1% Solution, 20°C): ≥ 500 g/cm²
Applications:
- Food: Thickening agent, stabilizer, gelling agent (e.g., in ice creams, desserts, sauces, dressings)
- Pharmaceutical: Binder in tablets, disintegrant, suspending agent, wound dressings
- Cosmetics: Emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer in lotions, creams, and gels
- Textile: Printing and dyeing agent for reactive dyes
- Dental: Alginate impression material in dentistry
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
Safety and Handling:
- Avoid inhalation and contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
- Wear appropriate protective equipment (gloves, goggles, mask) when handling.
- In case of contact with eyes or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
