Flocculant Water Treatment Sodium Alginate

Sodium alginate, a natural polysaccharide derived from seaweed, is widely employed as a versatile thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent in food, pharmaceutical, and textile applications.

• CAS Number: 9005-38-3
• EINECS NO.: 618-238-3
• Molecular Formula: (C6H7NaO6)n
• Purity (%): Typically 95% or higher
• Appearance: Off-white to light yellowish powder
• Packing: Available in various forms, including bags, drums, or bulk shipments, depending on the quantity and application requirements.
• Sodium Alginate Uses
  • Food Industry: Used as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent in sauces, dressings, desserts, and dairy products.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Utilized as a binder and controlled-release agent in drug formulations.
  • Textile Industry: Employed as a thickener and binder for dyes in textile printing and dyeing processes.
  • Biotechnology: Used in cell encapsulation and tissue engineering applications.
  • Cosmetics Industry: Found in cosmetics and skincare products as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer.
  • Dental Impressions: Used for making dental impressions in dentistry.
  • Wound Dressings: Incorporated into wound dressings for moisture absorption and wound healing support.