ALGINIC ACID Extra Pure

Short Name: ALGINIC ACID

Other Names: Algin

Confirms to IP

Chemical Specifications

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 drying (at 105°C; 4 hrs) : Max 15.0%

Microbial contamination : 1 gm is free from Escherichia.coli and 10 g is free from salmonellae