Ammonium Alginate
- CAS
- 9005-34-9
- EC
- 248-517-2
- Food Code
- E403
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Pharma & Healthcare, Textiles, Leather & Paper
Ammonium Alginate (CAS 9005-34-9) is the ammonium salt of alginic acid, a polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed, and occurs as a white to yellow powder that thickens, gels and forms films in water-based systems; it is used in food stabilization, pharmaceutical coatings and textile printing. It provides thickening, gelling, and film-forming properties in water-based systems.
Typical Properties
| Molecular weight | 333.339 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Color | White to yellow powder |
| Odor | at 100.00?%. odorless |
| pH | pH(10g/l, 25°C) : 5.0～8.0 |
| Grades available | Food Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Ammonium Alginate
Applications
Used in textile printing, food stabilization, and pharmaceutical coatings. It serves as a rheology modifier in emulsions and suspensions requiring thermal reversibility.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity; handle powders to minimize inhalable dust. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture.
Packaging
25 kg kraft bags with inner polyethylene liners. Store sealed, cool, and dry to maintain viscosity.