SODIUM ALGINATE
SODIUM ALGINATE
Confirms to USP-NF, FCC
Short Name: SODIUM ALGINATE
Synonym: Sodium polymannuronate, Algin, Alginic acid sodium salt
Basic Details
Article No.
LG4061
Grade
Purity
91%
CAS No.
9005-38-3
HS Code
3913.1010
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Cream coloured powder
Odour
Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
>300°C
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Cream to pale yellowish brown colored powder
Assay
91 - 106%
Identification 'A' & 'B'
To comply USP test
Loss on drying (at 105°C; 4 hrs)
Max 15.0%
Arsenic (As)
Max 0.00015%
Total ash
18-27%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.0005%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.004%
Viscosity (1% w/w solution; 25°C; on dry basis)
45 cps +/- 2 cps
Microbial Limits
To comply USP test
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols