Sodium Alginate is the white crystal whose appearance and smell are similar to sugar. In the food industry, Sodium Alginate has the functions of stabilization, hydration, thickening and emulsification. In the pharmaceutical industry, it can be used as dental impression material, ointment, tablets and their preparation, and hemostat. In agriculture, Sodium Alginate can be used as seed treatment, insecticides and anti-viral materials. It also can be used in resin coating, rubber cream agent, water treatment and so on. As a leading food additives and food ingredients supplier in China, we can provide you with high quality Sodium Alginate.
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Specifications
Appearance
white or yellowish granular or powder
Viscosity (1% solution)
300 - 500 mpa.s
Assay(on dry basis)
98.0% min
Loss on drying(105oC, 2hr)
15% max
PH
6.0 - 7.5
Heavy metals(as Pb)
0.004% max
Lead(Pb)
0.001% max
Arsenic(As)
0.0003% max
Ash
18 - 24%
Particle size
40 mesh: 100% pass
Total plate count
2000/g max
Yeasts and moulds
100/g max
Pathogens germs
absence
S. aureus
Negative
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Negative
Salmonella sp.
Negative
C. perfringens
Negative