Sodium alginate

English synonyms:

FEMA 2015;ALGIN;ALGINATE SODIUM SALT;Alginic acid monosodium salt;ALGINIC ACID SODIUM SALT;ALGINIC SODIUM;POLYMANNURONIC ACID SODIUM SALT;SODIUM ALGINATE

CAS:

9005-38-3

Molecular formula:

C5H7O4COONa

Molecular weight:

0

EINECS:

905-385-3

FEMA 

2014 | ALGIN (LAMINARIA SPP. AND OTHER KELPS)

Storage conditions

Store at RT.

Form

powder

colour

White to Off-white

PH value

6.0-8.0 (10mg/mL in H2O)

Water solubility

Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol, chloroform and ether.

Sensitivity

Hygroscopic

Merck

14,241

stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.

Application  

As sizing agent and printing pulp for textiles, and as thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier, it is widely used in food industry.

Application  

As emulsifying stabilizer and thickener, our country stipulates that it can be used in all kinds of food, and it can be used in appropriate amount according to production needs.

Application 

It is used to increase blood volume and maintain blood pressure, eliminate histamine toxins produced by burns, trauma and hemorrhage, stability of circulatory system before and after operation, massive hemorrhagic shock, burn shock, high fever and acute dysentery, etc. systemic dehydration has good therapeutic effect. It also has the function of excreting cholesterol from the body, inhibiting the absorption of Pb, Cd and Sr by the body, and protecting the gastrointestinal tract, intestine, weight loss and blood sugar.

Application 

It is mainly used as suspension aid, emulsifier, viscous agent and microcapsule material in pharmaceuticals.

Application  

Stabilizer; Thickener; Emulsifier; Dispersant; Cementitious agent; Coating agent; Suspension agent.