Sodium Alginate

Introduction of Sodium Alginate:
1. Sodium alginate, a food additive, is the white crystal whose appearance and smell are similar to sugar.
2. In the food industry, sodium alginate has the functions of stabilization, hydration, thickening and emulsification.
3. As a China food additives and food ingredients supplier, Foodchem can provide you with high quality sodium alginate at competitive prices.

Uses of Sodium Alginate:
1. In the pharmaceutical industry, sodium alginate can be used as dental impression material, ointment, tablets and their preparation, and hemostat.
2. In agriculture, it can be used as seed treatment, insecticides and anti-viral materials.
3. This kind of food additive also can be used in resin coating, rubber cream agent, water treatment and so on.

Specifications of Sodium Alginate:

Name	Sodium Alginate food grade
CAS No.	9005-38-3
Chemical Formula
Specification	The supplier's export standard
Packing	In 25kg bags
Functional use	Thickener
Items	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