ALGINIC ACID
ALGINIC ACID Extra Pure
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Short Name: ALGINIC ACID
Synonym: Algin
Basic Details
Article No.
LG0158
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
CAS No.
9005-32-7
HS Code
3913.1010
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White powder
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
300 °C
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White to Light Yellow powder
Assay (as carboxylic acid groups (COOH); on anhydrous basis)
19.0 - 25.0%
Identification
Passes test
pH (3% solution in water)
1.5 - 3.5
Arsenic (As)
Max 0.0005%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.004%
Acid value (mg KOH/gm)
Min 230.0
Total ash
Max 4.0%
Loss on drying (at 105°C; 4 hrs)
Max 15.0%
Microbial contamination
1 gm is free from Escherichia.coli and 10 g is free from salmonellae
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols