Sodium Alginate
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Sodium alginate is a versatile natural hydrocolloid extracted from brown seaweed, widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, textile, and cosmetic industries. Common applications for Sodium Alginate include thickening, stabilizing, gelling, and forming films in products such as sauces, dressings, restructured foods, and wound dressings. As a trusted sodium alginate powder manufacturer and distributor, Hylix Chemicals offers consistent quality, excellent solubility, and dependable performance to meet the diverse needs of global customers across various applications.
| E No. | E401 |
| CAS No. | 9005-38-3 |
| Einecs No. | 618-387-5 |
| HS Code | 3913.90.00 |
| Formula | (C6H7NaO6)n |
| Packaging | 25 kg bags |
DESCRIPTIONS
Sodium alginate has become increasingly prevalent in biological experiments for cell immobilization, yielding significant products like alcohols and organic acids. When combined with calcium lactate or similar compounds, sodium alginate forms spheres of liquid encased in a thin jelly membrane, serving as effective thickeners. Distilled from algae, sodium alginate is a natural amylose carbohydrate. Like natural cellulose, it aids in slowing the absorption of fatty sugars and bile salts, consequently reducing serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | Off-white to light yellow powder |
| Assay (as Sodium Alginate) | ≥ 90.0% |
| Viscosity (1% solution, 25°C) | 200 – 1000 mPa·s (depending on grade) |
| pH (1% solution) | 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Moisture | ≤ 15% |
| Ash Content | 18% – 27% |
| Water Insoluble Matter | ≤ 0.6% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 5,000 CFU/g |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤ 500 CFU/g |
| E. coli / Salmonella | Negative / Absent |
| Particle Size | ≥ 95% through 80 mesh |
Applications
Sodium alginate finds diverse applications across industries, which can be outlined as follows:
Biological Experiments:
– Sodium alginate is extensively used in biological experiments for cell immobilization, particularly in the production of important products like alcohols and organic acids.
Food Industry:
– Ice Cream Stabilization: It substitutes starch and gelatin stabilizers in ice cream, controlling ice crystal formation, enhancing taste, and ensuring stability in frozen treats like ice cream, sorbet, and frozen mixed drinks.
– Dairy Stabilization: In dairy products such as refined cheese and whipped cream, sodium alginate prevents food and packaging adhesion, ensuring stability.
– Thickening Agent: It acts as a thickener in salad dressings, puddings, jams, ketchup, and canned goods, enhancing product stability and reducing fluid leakage.
– Noodle and Rice Improvement: Addition of sodium alginate to noodles, vermicelli, and rice enhances their tensile strength, reduces breakage rates, and improves overall cohesion.
– Bakery Applications: It extends the shelf life of bread, cakes, and other baked goods by improving water retention and internal structure homogeneity.
Pharmaceutical Preparations:
– Tablet Formulations: Sodium alginate serves as a tablet binder and disintegrant, aiding in controlled-release drug formulations. It enhances the mechanical strength and film-forming properties of tablets.
– Suspension and Gel Production: It enhances the viscosity and stability of suspensions, gels, and emulsions, contributing to improved drug delivery systems.
Textile Industry:
– Dyeing and Printing: Sodium alginate serves as a dispersant for reactive dyes, yielding vibrant and evenly dyed fabrics. It is also utilized as a warp yarn stiffening material, reducing lint and breakage rates, and enhancing weaving efficiency in various fabric types.
Overall, sodium alginate’s versatility and functional properties make it indispensable in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.
FAQs
What certifications do you offer for Sodium Alginate?
For Sodium Alginate, we can provide certifications such as ISO, HACCP, KOSHER, and HALAL.
Is HylixChem a manufacturer or just a trading company?
HylixChem is both a manufacturer and a trading company. We supply Sodium Alginate and also produce a range of other products.
What is the minimum order quantity for Sodium Alginate?
The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Sodium Alginate is 1000kg. Please contact us for more details on other products’ MOQ.
What is the price of Sodium Alginate?
As a leading Sodium Alginate supplier and manufacturer in China, HylixChem works closely with suppliers to offer cost-effective prices without compromising quality.
How long will it take for you to respond to my inquiry?
We guarantee a response to your Sodium Alginate inquiries within 24 hours on business days.
What transportation options do you provide?
We offer air, land, and sea transportation methods to meet your needs.
What payment terms do you accept?
We accept various payment terms, including T/T, L/C, D/P, and D/A.
How soon will I receive my order?
Once your order is confirmed, in-stock items will be shipped within one week. Other products will be delivered within two weeks.
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