Alginic Acid
Confirms to IP Algin, Sodium alginate ; d, 1.601

Product Code.
02900
Grade
Purity
CAS No.
9005-32-7
Molecular Formula
(C6H8O6)n
Molecular Weight
48000.00
H.S.Code
3913.10100
Shelf Life
60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White powder
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
300 °C

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
White to Light Yellow powder
Assay (as carboxylic acid groups (COOH); on anhydrous basis)
19.0 - 25.0%
Identification
Passes test
pH (3% solution in water)
1.5 - 3.5
Arsenic (As)
Max 0.0005%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.004%
Acid value (mg KOH/gm)
Min 230.0
Total ash
Max 4.0%
Loss on dryig (at 105°C; 4 hrs)
Max 15.0%
Microbial contamination
1 gm is free from Escherichia.coli and 10 g is free from salmonellae

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