Ammonium Alginate

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• Product Name: Ammonium Alginate
• CAS: 9005-34-9
• Catalog: HG-BULK041
• Applications: Food, Pharmaceutical, and Cosmetic Industries.

Ammonium alginate is a naturally derived polysaccharide, primarily obtained from brown seaweed, and is widely used in various industrial sectors, particularly in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

Key Features

Solubility

• It slowly dissolves in water to form a gel-like solution, and it does not dissolve in chloroform, ether, or acidic solutions with a pH below 3.

Stability

• It exhibits high stability under dry, cool conditions.

Technical Data

Items	Specification
Appearance	Yellow or tawny powder
Heavy metals	≤ 0.002%
Ash content	≤ 4.0%
Grain size	40 mesh (98.5% passed)
Content	88.7～103.6%
pH	5～6.5
Viscosity	500～1000 mPa·s
Loss on Drying	≤ 15%

Applications

Ammonium alginate is widely used in several industries due to its versatile properties:

Packaging Materials

• Used in the production of eco-friendly packaging materials, taking advantage of its gel-forming capabilities.

Thickening Agent

• Often added to products like soups, sauces, and dairy products to achieve the desired viscosity and texture.

Stabilizer

• It helps maintain the uniformity and consistency of emulsions in food products.

Emulsifier

• It helps to blend immiscible ingredients such as oils and water, preventing separation.

Gelling Agent

• Used in the production of gels for various food products like jelly, jams, and desserts.

Storage and Packaging

• Storage Conditions: Stored in a cool, dry place to avoid exposure to moisture, and away from direct sunlight.
• Packaging: Supplied in 25 kg (net weight) paper-plastic composite bags.

Alfa Chemistry's ammonium alginate offers a range of remarkable features that make it a versatile ingredient in various applications. Whether in food products, pharmaceuticals, or environmental solutions, this natural polymer provides excellent functionality as a stabilizer, emulsifier, thickener, and gelling agent. For more information, please feel free to contact us.