- Name: Alginic Acid
- CAS No.: 9005-32-7
- Appearance: pale yellowish powder
- Package: 25kg/drum or 25kg/bag
- Capacity: 5000MT/year
Alginic Acid CAS 9005-32-7
Description
Quick Details
Product Name: Alginic acid
Other Name: Alginic acid ammonium; Landalgine; Norgine; Kelacid
CAS No.: 9005-32-7
Molecular Fomula: (C6H8O6)n
Chemical Structure:
Appearance: pale yellowish powder
Typical Properties
| APPEARANCE | pale yellowish powder |
| VISCOSITY (CPS) | 20 |
| CARBOXYL GROUP% | 20 |
| ACID VALUE | 274 |
| SOLUBILITY | Slightly soluble in
Ethanol, no Slightly soluble in water |
| LOSS ON DRYING(%) | 12.0 |
| PH | 2.40 |
| IGNITION RESIDUE(%) | 4.0 |
| SULPHATE ASH(%) | 3.7 |
| MOLYSITE (%) | CONFORM |
| CHLORIDE (%) | CONFORM |
| HEAVY METALS(AS Pb) | CONFORM |
| ARSENIC | CONFORM |
| Microbial test | CONFORM |
| Total plate count | |
| E.Coli. | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Application
Alginic acid (CAS 9005-32-7) is used as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in food, a binder and disintegrant in pharmaceuticals, and an ingredient in antacids for gastroesophageal reflux relief. It also has industrial applications, such as a sizing agent for paper and textiles and a binder for other materials.
Food applications
- Thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier: Used in products like ice cream, sauces, jams, and mayonnaise to maintain texture and consistency.
- Coating: Can be used to coat fruits and vegetables to help with preservation.
- Suspension agent: Used in soft drinks to suspend particles.
Pharmaceutical and medicinal applications
- Antacid: Forms a physical barrier to relieve heartburn and indigestion by inhibiting gastric reflux.
- Excipient: Acts as a binder, disintegrant, or suspending agent in tablets.
- Drug delivery: Used in the synthesis of vesicles for drug delivery.
Other industrial applications
- Paper and textile sizing: Used to improve the properties of paper and textiles.
- Binder: Can be used as a binder in things like briquettes.
- Artificial materials: Used in the production of artificial horn and ivory.
- Fertilizers: Can be used in seaweed-based fertilizers to help plants absorb nutrients.
Storage
keep low temperature and keep drying
Shelf life
12 months with a package
Packaging
25kg/drum or 25kg/bag