A2033

Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algae

Medium viscosity

• Synonym(s): Algin, Sodium alginate
• CAS Number: 9005-38-3
• MDL number: MFCD00081310
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: algae (brown)
• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• viscosity: ≥2,000 cP, 2 %(25 °C)(lit.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

Application

Alginate, a colloidal polyuronic acid structural molecule capable of gelation, is used in the preparation of colloidal biodegradable structures such as gels, biofilms, beads, nanoparticles, and microcapsules suitable for applications that range from gel based separation technologies to drug delivery and cell preservation.

Packaging

100, 250, 500 g in poly bottle

1 kg in poly bottle

Other Notes

A straight-chain, hydrophilic, colloidal, polyuronic acid composed of glucuronic and mannuronic acid residues.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves