Sodium Alginate 98%

What is Sodium Alginate? It is a naturally derived polysaccharide obtained from brown seaweed. Known for its gelling, thickening, and stabilising properties, it is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Sodium Alginate, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications. Certified Food Grade (E401)

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Food Industry
Used as a thickener, stabiliser, and emulsifier in various food products, including sauces, desserts, and dairy items, providing improved texture and consistency.

Pharmaceutical Applications
Employed in the formulation of controlled-release medications, wound dressings, and dental impressions due to its biocompatibility and gel-forming ability.

Industrial Applications
Applied in textile printing as a thickening agent for dyes and in paper manufacturing for surface sizing and coating.

Laboratory and Research
Used in encapsulation techniques, cell culture studies, and other experimental procedures requiring a biocompatible polymer.

• Food products
• Pharmaceuticals
• Textiles
• Paper manufacturing

Particle Size (through 120 mesh):  >98%
Ash:  18-27
pH (1% Solution): 6 -8
Cadmium (Cd): <1mg/Kg
Arsenic (As): <3mg/Kg
Loss on drying: <15%
Lead (Pb): <5mg/Kg
Viscosity (1% sol,20deg C,spindle4,60rpm): Min 400mPas
Matter insoluble in water (on DM): <2%
Mercury (Hg): <1mg/Kg
Formaldehyde: <50mg/Kg

Microbiological

Total Viable COunt: <5000fcu/g
Yeasts: <500cfu/g
Moulds: <500cfu/g
Salmonella: absent in 10g
Escherichia Coli: absent in 5gm

Cas Number: 9005-38-3

HS Code / Commodity Code: 39131010

Hazard Phrases: H0001