Alginic Acid - Ph.Eur., viscosity 20-50 mPa.s , CAS No.9005-32-7

CAS: 9005-32-7 Cat. No.: A498307 EC Number: 232-680-1 PubChem CID: 363904719

GRADE & PURITY Ph.Eur., viscosity 20-50 mPa.s

Synonyms

Alginic acid from Macrocystis pyrifera (kelp) | Mixed polymer of mannuronic and guluronic acid

Storage

Argon charged,Desiccated,Room temperature

Shipped In

Normal

Overview

  Alginates are natural polymers extracted from a variety of brown seaweeds. These highly versatile hydrocolloids have applications for the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical, and dental industries. The capability of selective binding of a number of multivalent cations gives alginates versatility and high performance in many gel formation applications.

  Each of the  can be tailor-made to meet the specific application requirements of our customers. Common applications for alginates include disintegration and pH-controlled release in tablets. Additionally, alginates can be used to form a "gel-raft" in anti-reflux applications. The gelling properties can also be used for creating flexible, clear and glossy film strips and capsule shells. Its ion exchange properties make if effective as a wound- protective agent.

  The brown algae grow on the continental shelf close to the production site, which enables the shortest possible routes of transport. Harvesting is regulated by local authorities to certain areas and to ensure optimal sustainability. By-products from the production process are re-used or recycled and used as fertilizer for local agricultural production.

Characteristics：

Powder,water-insoluble, swelling

Available Viscosity Ranges[1%,20℃]：

insoluble

Available Granulometry [98% through]：

160 µm

Function Application：

Swelling agent with high water binding capacity, is mainly applied for tablet disintegration.

Specifications

Synonyms

Alginic acid from Macrocystis pyrifera (kelp) | Mixed polymer of mannuronic and guluronic acid

Specifications & Purity

Ph.Eur., viscosity 20-50 mPa.s

Storage

Argon charged, Desiccated, Room temperature

Shipped In

Normal

Grade

Ph.Eur.

Names and Identifiers

• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: AZ5775000
• PubChem CID: 363904719

Chemical and Physical Properties

• Solubility: Insoluble in water.
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Melt Point(°C): 300°C

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