1. Description
Ammonium Alginate (CAS 9005-34-9) is a natural polysaccharide derivative widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient. It is the ammonium salt of alginic acid, extracted from brown seaweed. Key benefits include its excellent thickening, gelling, stabilizing, and film-forming properties, making it versatile in various oral and topical dosage forms.
2. Properties Table
Property Value Product Name Ammonium Alginate CAS Number 9005-34-9 Chemical Class Polysaccharide Salt Appearance White to yellowish-brown fibrous powder Molecular Formula (Variable) Solubility Slowly soluble in water; Insoluble in ethanol Purity (Assumed) (Pharmaceutical Grade) pH (1% solution) 3. Usage
- Used as a thickening and suspending agent in pharmaceutical syrups, suspensions, and gels.
- Acts as a tablet binder and disintegrant in solid dosage formulations to control drug release.
- Utilized as a stabilizing agent in emulsions and as a gelling agent in dental impression materials and wound dressings.
4. Packaging & Transportation
Packaged in sealed, moisture-proof containers, typically multi-wall paper bags or fiber drums with inner polyethylene liners. Compliant with standard chemical transportation regulations; generally classified as non-hazardous for shipment.
5. Storage
Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool (), dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light to maintain product integrity.
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