SODIUM ALGINATE
SODIUM ALGINATE
| Article No. | 588808 |
| Grade | Extra pur |
| Purity | – |
| CAS No. | 9005-38-3 |
| Molecular Formula | – |
| Molecular Weight | – |
| H.S. Code | 3913.1010 |
| Shelf Life | 36Months |
Physical properties
| Physical state at 20 °C | Solid |
| Colour | Cream coloured powder |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Melting/Freezing point [°C] | >300 °C |
| Solubility in water [% by weight] | Soluble in water |
Specifications
| Appearance | White to yellowish fibrous granular powder |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water forming viscous, colloidal solution; insoluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether, aqueous acidic solution below pH 3, and hydro-alcoholic solutions above 30% w/w |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Loss on Drying | Maximum 15% |
| Ash | 18 – 24% |
| Gelation Test | Pass |
| Packings | 500 gm |
