Sodium alginate (CHONa) is mainly composed of sodium salts of alginate. It is a kind of polysaccharide biological polymer, which has many characteristics such as wide source, non-toxic, easy degradation and easy biological compatibility. Therefore, it has great application value in medicine, food, packaging, textile industry, biological materials and other industries.
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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Sodium Alginate is a natural anionic polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweed, widely used as a thickening and gelling agent. It is produced via alkaline extraction followed by precipitation with calcium chloride. <strong>Molecular Formula</strong>: (C6H7NaO6)n; <strong>CAS No.</strong>: 9005-38-3.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Food Industry:</strong> Stabilizer in dairy products, texture modifier in sauces.</li>
<li><strong>Pharmaceuticals:</strong> Excipient for tablets, wound dressing material.</li>
<li><strong>Textiles:</strong> Printing paste for dye fixation.</li>
<li><strong>Biomedical:</strong> Hydrogel carrier for drug delivery systems.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store in a dry, cool place below 25°C to prevent microbial growth. Avoid inhalation of dust during handling. Not suitable for intravenous injection without specific medical approval. Ensure compatibility with divalent cations to maintain stability.</p>