Ammonium Alginate

General Information

• Product Name: Ammonium Alginate
• CAS: 9005-34-9
• Catalog: SUR-AN-019
• Applications: Food industry, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications, industrial uses, others

Introduction

Ammonium alginate is a derivative of alginic acid, extracted from the cell walls of brown seaweed. Due to its unique properties and high purity, ammonium alginate has found applications in various industries, ranging from food processing to textiles and cosmetics.

Characteristics

Ammonium alginate is distinguished by several key characteristics essential for its applications:

• Hydrophilicity: The compound readily interacts with water molecules, enabling it to dissolve slowly and form viscous solutions.
• Gel-Forming Ability: Ammonium alginate's ability to form gels under specific conditions makes it invaluable in industries such as food processing.
• Chemical Stability: It exhibits stability in a wide range of pH levels, typically maintaining its integrity within the pH range of 5.0 to 8.0, ensuring consistent performance across different formulations.
• Insolubility in Organic Solvents: Ammonium alginate remains insoluble in ethanol and ether, further enhancing its suitability for aqueous-based applications while offering stability against organic solvents.

Basic Parameters

* Typical values (not warranted values)

Applications

Ammonium alginate finds applications in the following aspects due to its versatile properties:

Food Industry

• Thickening Agent: Used in sauces, dressings, and dairy products to enhance texture and mouthfeel.
• Stabilizer: Maintains consistency in processed foods and prevents ingredient separation.
• Gel Former: Essential for producing gelled confections like fruit jellies and puddings.

Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications

• Thickening and Stabilizing Properties: Enhances the viscosity of topical creams, lotions, and oral suspensions.
• Film-Forming Agent: Used in wound dressings and skincare products for its ability to form protective films.
• Binder: Improves the binding properties of tablets and capsules in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Industrial Uses

• Textile Printing: Utilized as a printing paste in fabric dyeing processes, providing sharp, defined patterns.
• Paper Manufacturing: Acts as a surface sizing agent to improve paper strength and ink retention.

Packaging and Storage

• Packaging Options: Typically packaged  in 25 kg bags, customizable according to customer requirements.
• Storage Conditions: Stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources to maintain the compound's integrity and efficacy.

Ammonium alginate's inherent properties as a hydrophilic polysaccharide with thickening, stabilizing, and gel-forming capabilities make it indispensable in modern manufacturing processes. Contact Alfa Chemistry today to learn more about our products and how they can benefit your applications.

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