Description

Pectin Sodium is the sodium salt of pectin, a natural polysaccharide derived from plant cell walls. This compound is valued for its superior gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties in aqueous systems, making it a critical functional ingredient. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries seeking consistent, high-quality hydrocolloid performance.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in jams, jellies, fruit preparations, yogurts, and dessert gels.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations, and as a demulcent in throat lozenges and gastrointestinal protectants.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a film-forming agent, viscosity modifier, and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Nutraceuticals: Employed in dietary supplement gels and capsules for its encapsulation and delivery properties.
• Technical Applications: Used in specialty adhesives, textile printing, and as a biodegradable film-forming material.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pectin Sodium
CAS No.	9005-59-8
Molecular Formula	(C6H7O6Na)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Sodium Pectinate; Pectin, Sodium Salt; Sodium Polypectate; E 440(ii); Sodium Pectate; Pectic Acid, Sodium Salt; Sodium Pectin; Pectin N
EINECS	232-553-0

Quality Control

Our Pectin Sodium is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer grades compliant with relevant food (FCC) and pharmaceutical (USP/EP) standards where applicable. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and physical parameters to ensure it meets your specific application requirements.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Sodium Pectinate)	Min. 90.0%
Loss on Drying	Max. 12.0%
Ash (Sulfated)	6.0% - 10.0%
pH (1% Solution)	5.5 - 7.5
Gel Strength	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

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