Potassium Alginate, 99%

Typical Properties
CAS	9005-36-1
Catalog	ACM9005361-1
Molecular Weight	446.44 g/mol
Purity	99 %
Storage	Room Temp
Composition	C12H16K2O13
Grade	Reagent Grade
MDL Number	MFCD03938924
pH	6.0-8.0
Quality Level	200
Shipping	Ambient

Overview

Description

Potassium alginate is a salt formed by bonding potassium ions to the carboxyl groups of alginic acid. Its properties are very similar to those of sodium alginate. It dissolves in cold and warm water to form a viscous aqueous solution that gels immediately upon contact with multivalent cations such as Ca2+. It is widely used as a gelling agent in dental impressions and is gradually used in the field of cosmetics. ​Potassium alginate also has the effect of lowering blood lipids, blood sugar and cholesterol, and can be used in medicine and health food additives.

Features

·Good thickening and film-forming properties
·Strong stability
·High transparency
·Excellent water retention
·Good flocculation and sequestration

Application

·Emulsion stabilizers and thickeners for pharmaceuticals and health foods
·Gelling agent for impression materials such as cosmetics and dental molds
·Used as stabilizer, forming agent and regulator for pesticides
·Slurry for reactive dyes
·For making gel films or medical dressings