Customization: | Available |
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CAS No.: | 9005-36-1 |
Formula: | C12h16K2o13 |
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Potassium alginate is a white to slightly yellow fibrous or granular powder, almost odorless, tasteless, soluble in water. The aqueous solution is neutral.
Potassium alginate is mainly used in the food and pharmaceutical industries because of its ability to lower blood sugar, lipids and cholesterol. At the same time, potassium alginate is also a good soft base for dental impressions and facial masks, and has gradually been used in the daily cosmetics industry in recent years.
Potassium alginate has many important uses. It is a commonly used food additive, commonly used as a stabilizer and thickener for cakes, breads, dairy products and condiments. Secondly, potassium alginate is of great significance in the field of biological science, and is commonly used as a component of cell culture medium, which can provide the nutrient-rich and energy-rich environment required by cells. Potassium alginate is also used as an intermediate in making soap, tartrate oxalic acid and other chemicals.
Items | Specifications |
Characterics | white or light yellowish powder |
Particle size, mesh | 40 mesh |
Viscosity, mpa.s | as per the buyer's request(1% aqueous solution) |
Water% | 14.82 |
PH | 6.0-8.0 |
Calcium% | ≤0.3 |
Water unsolubles% | ≤3.0 |