Alginic acid, also called algin or alginate, is an anionic polysaccharide distributed widely in the cell walls of brown algae, where through binding with water it forms a viscous gum. In extracted form it absorbs water quickly; it is capable of absorbing 200–300 times its own weight in water. Its colour ranges from white to yellowish-brown.
- Manufacture of paper & textiles
- Waterproofing Fabrics
- Dentistry
- Increases Viscosity
- Food additive
Particle Size (through 120 mesh):Â >98%
Ash:Â 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:Â 9005-38-3
HS Code / Commodity Code:Â 39131010
Hazard Phrases:Â H0001
Additional information
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