- Product Name: Potassium Alginate
- CAS: 9005-36-1
- Catalog: HG-BULK038
- Applications: Food Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cosmetic Industry, Dental Industry.
Alfa Chemistry offers potassium alginate, a high-quality product derived from brown algae. This natural polymer is a yellow powder that is odorless, tasteless, and highly soluble in water, forming a viscous gel upon dissolution. Potassium alginate has been widely used across food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries due to its versatile properties.
Key Features
Solubility
- Easily soluble in water, forming a viscous gel.
Source
- Extracted from brown algae, ensuring a natural and sustainable origin.
Biocompatibility
- Safe for use in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
Technical Data
| Items | Specification |
| Viscosity (1% solution) | as the customer required |
| Grain size | as the customer required |
| Moisture | ≤ 14% |
| pH | 6～9.5 |
| Lead | ≤ 0.0005% |
| Arsenic | ≤ 0.0002% |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 0.001% |
| Insoluble matters | ≤ 0.30% |
| Calcium content | ≤ 0.30% |
| Ash content | 30～37% |
Applications
It is widely used as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer in the following fields:
Food Industry
- Potassium alginate is commonly used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in products such as jams, jellies, and sauces.
Pharmaceutical Industry
- Potassium alginate plays a role in controlled-release drug delivery systems and is used for its bioactive properties that help lower blood sugar, blood lipids, and cholesterol levels. Its gel-forming properties are also used in the preparation of medicinal syrups and formulations that require a viscous consistency.
Cosmetic Industry
- With the growing demand for natural ingredients, potassium alginate has found its way into the cosmetics sector, particularly in face masks and other skincare products. Its ability to form smooth, gel-like textures makes it an excellent choice for moisturization and skincare applications.
Dental Industry
- As a key component in dental impression materials, potassium alginate is known for its precision and accuracy, making it an essential material in dental care for creating molds of teeth and gums.
Storage and Packaging
- Storage Conditions: Stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
- Packaging: Packaged in 25 kg paper-plastic composite bags.
Alfa Chemistry's potassium alginate offers a natural, versatile solution for a wide array of industries, ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to cosmetics and dental care. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
