Sodium Alginate

Chemical Name

Sodium;3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxane-2-carboxylate

Structure
Formula C₅H₇O₄COONa
CAS 9005-38-3
Synonym name
E401
Alginic acid
Sodium salt
Alginate
Alginate sodium
Alginic acid sodium salt
Curing Bon
Pubchem CID 5102882
EINECS 905-385-3
H.S. Code 391310

Specification

Appearance White or off-white solid powder or granule.
Odor Odorless.
Melting point 99^oC
Flash point 211.1^oC
Solubility
Soluble in water (25^oC)
Insoluble in alcohol, chloroform and ether.
PH 6.0-8.0 (1% aqueous solution).
Stability
Stable.
Imcompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid and alkali.

Application

Used as emulsion stabilizer and suspending agent (food, drinks, and drugs), a fining agent (brewing industry), foam stabilizer; sizing agent (paper and textiles), thickener (dye solutions), bodying agent for bakery products, polymer to form absorbent alloys, and hemostatic; Also used in drilling muds, water treatment (flocculation of solids), dental impression preparations, boiler compounds, cement compositions, water-based paints, and entrapment of various biocatalysts.

Handing and Safety

GHS Hazard Statement: Not classified.

Package

25kg/polybag, or fiberdrum.

Available custom package.

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