SODIUM ALGINATE

Short Name: SODIUM ALGINATE

Other Names: Sodium polymannuronate, Algin, Alginic acid sodium salt

Confirms to USP-NF, FCC

Chemical Specifications

Appearance : Cream to pale yellowish brown colored powder

Assay : 91 - 106%

Identification 'A' & 'B' : To comply USP test

Loss on drying (at 105°C; 4 hrs) : Max 15.0%

Arsenic (As) : Max 0.00015%

Total ash : 18-27%

Lead (Pb) : Max 0.0005%

Heavy metal (as Pb) : Max 0.004%

Viscosity (1% w/w solution; 25°C; on dry basis) : 45 cps +/- 2 cps

Microbial Limits : To comply USP test