Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
9005-38-3
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Sodium alginate (CAS 9005-38-3) is a natural polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweed via alkaline extraction. Its molecular formula is (C6H7NaO6)n. This water-soluble polymer serves as a critical thickening and gelling agent in industrial processes.
Avoid inhalation of dust; wear protective eyewear and gloves during handling. Store in a cool, dry place with humidity below 60% to prevent caking or microbial degradation. Not suitable for intravenous injection without specific pharmaceutical grade processing.