Sodium Alginate is a natural, water-soluble polysaccharide that produces a gel consistency when hydrated.
Product name : Sodium Alginate
CAS # : 9005-38-3
Items Properties
Chemical formula (C6H7NaO6)n /NaC6H7O6Formula weight 222 g/molAppearance white to yellowish brown filamentous, grainy, granular or powdered forms Loss on drying ≤ 15% (105°, 4h) Water-insoluble ≤ 2% on the dried basis
Lead ≤ 5 mg/kgSolubility Dissolves slowly in water, forming a viscous solution; insoluble in ethanol and ether Assay on the dried basis, not less than 18.0% and not more than 21.0% of carbon dioxide (CO2), equivalent to not less than 90.8% and not more than 106.0%
Sodium Alginate has been used in the medical field, in the food industry, and more recently in cosmetics as a skin care ingredient.
nutrient additive in feed with sodium alginate