Detailed product description of sodium alginate

Product Name: Sodium Alginate

Chemical formula: C_6H_7NaO_6

Appearance: White or light yellow powder with good fluidity.

Solubility: Soluble in water to form a viscous colloidal solution. Solubility is affected by temperature and pH value.

Main ingredients:

Sodium alginate is a natural polysaccharide extracted from seaweed. Its main component is the sodium salt of alginic acid. Its molecular structure contains repeating units of mannonic acid and gulonic acid.

Performance features:

1. Thickening: Forms high viscosity solutions in water, suitable for various food and industrial applications.
2. Gelability: in the presence of calcium ions, it can form a stable gel and is widely used in the food and pharmaceutical fields.
3. Emulsifying: Can be used as an emulsifier to improve the stability of oil-water mixing.
4. Biocompatibility: Non-toxic, harmless, suitable for use in food and pharmaceutical products.
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Application fields:

1. Food Industry:

• Thickener: used in jams, jelly, ice cream, condiments, etc.
• Stabilizer: Prevents food from layering and maintains uniformity.
• Gelling agent: used to make various gel foods.

2. Pharmaceutical Industry:

• Drug Carrier: used to control drug release and improve drug bioavailability.
• Tissue Engineering: as biomaterials, promote cell growth and regeneration.

3. Cosmetics:

• Thickener: used in skin care products, shampoos, etc. to improve the texture and usage experience of the product.
• Moisturizer: Helps maintain skin moisture and improves skin care effects.

4. Industrial Application:

• Textile: used as a thickener and printing and dyeing auxiliary to improve the adhesion of dyes.
• Papermaking: used for coating paper and enhancing the strength of paper.
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how to use:

• Dissolution: It is recommended to slowly add sodium alginate to warm water and stir evenly to avoid clumping.
• Proportion: Adjust the dosage according to specific application requirements, usually between 0.5% and 2%.

Storage conditions:

• Storage: Should be stored in a dry, cool place, away from moisture and high temperatures.
• Shelf Life: Can be stored for 2-3 years under appropriate conditions.

Due to its versatility and safety, sodium alginate has become an important additive and material in various industries and is widely used in food, medicine, cosmetics and industry.