Product Name: Sodium alginate
Appearance: White to Off-white powder
Molecular Formula: C5H7O4COONa
InChIKeys: MSXHSNHNTORCAW-UHFFFAOYSA-M
| Melting point | 99 °C |
| density | 1.0 g/cm3(Temp: 25 °C) |
| FEMA | 2014 | ALGIN (LAMINARIA SPP. AND OTHER KELPS) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Slowly soluble in water forming a viscous, colloidal solution, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cent). |
| form | powder |
Product description Macromolecular substances, sodium alginate has the functions of suspending, thickening, emulsifying, and bonding, and is mainly used as a suspending agent, emulsifier, viscosifier, and capsule material for microcapsules in pharmaceuticals.
United States
