Description

Alginic Acid Compound is a versatile polysaccharide derivative derived from brown seaweed, valued for its exceptional gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. This compound is crucial for creating stable, high-quality formulations across diverse industries where texture and consistency are paramount. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food, and personal care sectors seeking reliable, plant-based functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as a binder, disintegrant, and controlled-release matrix agent in tablet and capsule manufacturing.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Functions as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in products like dairy alternatives, desserts, sauces, and bakery fillings.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Serves as a viscosity modifier and emulsion stabilizer in lotions, creams, toothpastes, and hair care products.
• Biomedical Applications: Employed in wound dressings, dental impressions, and as a scaffold material in tissue engineering due to its biocompatibility.
• Technical & Industrial Uses: Acts as a sizing agent in textiles, a binder in welding rods, and a viscosifier in ceramic glazes and water-based paints.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alginic Acid Compound
CAS No.	66220-44-8
Molecular Formula	(C6H8O6)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Algin; E400; Alginic Acid, Sodium Salt (common commercial form); Kelgin; Protanal; Manucol; Sodium Alginate; Alginic Acid, Ammonium Salt; Alginic Acid, Calcium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Alginic Acid Compound is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with relevant industry standards, including Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and pharmaceutical-grade specifications where applicable. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, viscosity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to yellowish fibrous or granular powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Alginic Acid)	Min. 90%
pH (1% Solution)	2.0 - 3.5
Loss on Drying	Max. 15.0%
Ash Content	Contact for details
Viscosity (1% Solution)	Grade Dependent
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm

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