Description

Coe Alginate CAS NO 101706-70-1 is a high-purity, water-soluble polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed. This versatile biopolymer is valued for its exceptional gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties, making it a critical functional ingredient in advanced formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food technology, and biomedical research sectors seeking reliable, natural hydrocolloids for product development and process optimization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as a binder, disintegrant, and controlled-release matrix in tablet and capsule manufacturing.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Functions as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in dairy products, desserts, sauces, and plant-based alternatives.
• Biomedical Research & Tissue Engineering: Serves as a biocompatible scaffold material for cell encapsulation, 3D bioprinting, and wound healing applications.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Employed in the encapsulation of probiotics, vitamins, and active ingredients for targeted delivery and stability.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a film-forming agent, texture enhancer, and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and masks.
• Industrial Applications: Utilized in water treatment, textile printing, and as a viscosity modifier in various technical processes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Coe Alginate
CAS No.	101706-70-1
Molecular Formula	(C6H7O6Na)n
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Alginic Acid, Sodium Salt; Sodium Alginate; Algin; Kelgin; Protanal; Manugel; Keltone; E401
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Coe Alginate is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant standards such as Food Chemical Codex (FCC), USP-NF, and other pharmacopeial monographs where applicable. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, viscosity, and microbiological limits, guaranteeing traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to yellowish-brown powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Sodium Alginate)	Min. 90.0%
Viscosity (1% solution)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	Max. 15.0%
Ash Content	18.0% - 24.0%
pH (1% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm
Microbiological Count	Meets specified limits

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.