Description

Algin is a natural polysaccharide derived primarily from brown seaweed, valued for its unique gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. Its ability to form viscous solutions and stable gels without heat makes it a critical functional ingredient across numerous industries. This versatile hydrocolloid is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care sectors seeking natural and effective texturizing agents.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in dairy products (yogurt, ice cream), bakery fillings, sauces, and fabricated foods.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a disintegrant in tablets, a binder in granulations, and a component in wound dressings and dental impression materials.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a viscosity modifier and stabilizer in lotions, creams, toothpaste, and hair care products.
• Technical & Industrial Applications: Employed in textile printing, paper coating, water treatment, and as a bio-based material in various formulations.
• Biotechnology & Research: Used for cell encapsulation, enzyme immobilization, and as a culture medium component.

Basic Information

Product Name	Algin
CAS No.	57606-04-9
Molecular Formula	(C6H8O6)n
Molecular Weight	10,000 - 600,000 g/mol (Polymer)
Synonyms	Alginic Acid; Sodium Alginate; Potassium Alginate; Ammonium Alginate; E401; Kelgin; Protanal; Manucol;
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Algin is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer grades compliant with relevant industry standards, including Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and pharmaceutical-grade specifications. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, viscosity, and other critical parameters, ensuring traceability and consistency for your formulations.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to yellowish-brown powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Alginic Acid)	90.0% - 106.0%
Viscosity (1% solution)	Specified range per grade
pH (1% solution)	3.5 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0%
Ash Content	18.0% - 27.0% (for Sodium Alginate)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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