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Calcium Alginate

Characteristic

Calcium Alginate

Calcium alginate is classified as a fibrous dextranomer with a high swelling capacity. It is almost odorless and tasteless. Insoluble in water and ether, slightly soluble in ethanol, and slowly soluble in sodium polyphosphate, sodium carbonate and solutions bound to calcium ions. Calcium alginate has good biodegradability and biocompatibility, and can be widely used in various fields such as food, pharmaceutical and industrial welding.

Specification

ItemNormal Grade Calcium AlginateWelding Rod Grade Calcium Alginate
CAS Number9005-35-09005-35-0
Catalog NumberMC9005350MC9005350
Molecular Formula[(C6H7O6)2Ca]n[(C6H7O6)2Ca]n
Production ProcessExtracted from marine algaeExtracted from marine algae
AppearanceWhite to yellowish powderWhite to yellowish powder
Grain SizeCustomizedCustomized
Viscosity (20°C), mpa.sCustomizedCustomized
pH6.0-9.56.8-8.0
Moisture≤14%≤14%
Ash (dry basis)10-25%10-18%
Lead (Pb)≤5 ppm≤10 ppm
Arsenic (As)≤2 ppm≤2 ppm
Heavy Metal≤40 ppm≤40 ppm

Note: The parameters of the product can be adjusted according to your requirements.

Applications

  • Pharmaceutical industry
    • Calcium alginate can be woven into pliable patches or ribbons for filling cavities or tunneling wounds.
    • Calcium alginate dressings have haemostatic properties and can be used to promote haemostasis during various surgical procedures.
    • Calcium alginate dressing improves wound healing by promoting a moist wound healing environment, facilitating debridement and helping to prevent trauma to the wound bed and surrounding skin[1].
    • Calcium alginate can absorb up to 19 to 30 times its weight in wound fluid.
  • Food industry
    Calcium alginate can be used as a thickening agent, gelling agent, emulsifier, stabilizer and texture improver to improve the quality of food products.
  • Industrial welding industry
    Calcium alginate can be used as a binder and plasticizer for welding rods.

Calcium Alginate

Calcium Alginate

Calcium Alginate

Choose Alfa Chemistry

As a first-class supplier of marine biomaterials, we have experienced experts and professional R & D laboratories. We can provide our customers with calcium alginate for different application scenarios. Depending on your requirements, we customize our products for you with different grain sizes and viscosities. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us.

Reference

  1. Fanucci, D.; et al. Multi-faceted use of calcium alginates. A painless, cost-effective alternative for wound care management. Ostomy Wound Management. 1991, 37: 16-22.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.