Alginic Acid, NF
Alginic acid is a hydrophilic colloidal carbohydrate extracted with dilute alkali from various species of brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae).
N.F. Functional Use: Tablet Disintegrant; Suspending / Viscosity-Increasing Agent; Tablet Binder
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Chemical Formula |
(C6H3O6)n |
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CAS # |
9005-32-7 |
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Safety Information |
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Health Hazard |
1 |
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Fire Hazard |
1 |
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Reactivity |
0 |
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Test |
Specification |
| Acid Value | Min. 230 |
| pH of a 3 in 100 Dispersion in H2O | 1.5-3.5 |
| MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
| Microbial Limits | To pass test |
| Loss on Drying | 15.0% |
| Ash | 4.0% |
| Arsenic (As) | 3 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.001% |
| Heavy Metals | 0.004% |
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UPS limit |
150 lb |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.
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