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Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algae

BioReagent, suitable for immobilization of micro-organisms

Synonym(s):

Algin, Sodium alginate

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.25

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biological source

algae (brown)

Quality Level

product line

BioReagent

form

powder

ign. residue

≤30%

loss

≤15% loss on drying

color

white to light beige

pH

6.0-8.0 (10 mg/mL in H2O)

suitability

in accordance for gelation test
suitable for immobilization of micro-organisms

storage temp.

room temp

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matrix active group

Florisil phase

matrix active group

Florisil phase

matrix active group

Florisil phase

matrix active group

Florisil phase

particle size

100-200 mesh

particle size

100-200 mesh

particle size

100-200 mesh

particle size

100-200 mesh

separation technique

normal phase

separation technique

normal phase

separation technique

normal phase

separation technique

normal phase

application(s)

food and beverages

application(s)

food and beverages

application(s)

food and beverages

application(s)

food and beverages

material

PTFE frit, glass hardware

material

PTFE frit, glass hardware

material

PE frit, polypropylene hardware

material

PE frit, polypropylene hardware

Application

Alginate, a colloidal polyuronic acid structural molecule capable of gelation, is used in the preparation of colloidal biodegradable structures such as gels, biofilms, beads, nanoparticles, and microcapsules suitable for applications that range from gel based separation technologies to drug delivery and cell preservation.

Other Notes

A straight-chain, hydrophilic, colloidal, polyuronic acid composed of guluronic and mannuronic acid residues.
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Immobilization of cells[1][2]; or enzymes[3]; the alginate matrix can be liquefied by the addition of a chelating agent, making possible the recovery of developing colonies without affecting their continued growth[4].

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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