Specifications:
Application | Flavours, Fragrances | ||
Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™ | ||
Product Grade | Analytical grade | ||
Specification Test Results
Appearance | Off-white to yellow-brown Powder |
Infrared spectrum | Conforms |
Loss on drying | ≤15.0 % (100 mg, 105°C, 4 hrs) |
Sulfated ash | 30.0 % to 36.0 % (on dried substance) |
Viscosity | 350 to 550 mPa.s (1 % at 20°C) (Brookfield LV) |
pH | 5.5 to 8.0 (1 % at 20°C) |
Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤20 ppm |
Sodium alginate is the sodium salt of alginic acid, a polysaccharide found in brown algae. It is generally used as a stabilizer and thickener in the food industry.
Application
Sodium alginate can be used to prepare:
- Cationized casein-based polyelectrolyte complex for fragrance-controlled release applications.
- Aroma encapsulation or microcapsules for cosmetic applications.
Other Notes
A straight-chain, hydrophilic, colloidal, polyuronic acid composed of guluronic and mannuronic acid residues.
- Pack Size: 250g 500g 5g 2.5 Kg