Alginic acid, a polysaccharide extracted from kelp-like Phaeophyceae, formed by α-L-Mannuronic acid (M section) and β-D-Guluronic acid (G section) connected through 1,4-glucosidic bond. The acid is instability state and can react with positive metal ion to form alginate series production.
Molecular formula: (C6H8O6) n
Properties: White or light yellow powder, insoluble in water, odorless and almost tasteless.
Main applications:
1. Medicine industry: used as the main material of the Gaviscon tablets, tablets disintegration agent and hypotensor element;
2. Food industry: Act as the food addictive and for health care food.
Specifications:
High swell type: swelling test ≥22
Common type:
Packing Specification: 25Kg (Net weight) per bag, with compound package bag (a polyethylene bag as liner and a compound plastic woven bag as the outer layer)
Executive Standard: WS1-211-87-89