| CAS# | 9005-36-1 |
| FORMULA | (C6H7KO6)n |
| INS Number | 402 |
| E number | E402 |
| Synonyms | Kelmar; Potassium polyalginate |
| GROUPS/USES | Food, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Potassium alginate?
Potassium alginate is a salt of alginic acid, derived from brown seaweed that appears as a white or yellowish powder used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
What are the uses of Potassium alginate?
Potassium alginate is used to thicken, stabilize, and emulsify various food products, including dairy products, sauces, ice cream, and processed foods. It is used in controlled-release drug delivery systems, where the active ingredient is encapsulated in alginate beads or microspheres. It can help maintain skin or hair moisture in creams, emulsions, hair gels, and face masks.
What is the other information regarding Potassium alginate?
Potassium alginate is a high-molecular-weight polymer that occurs naturally in brown algae. It’s a natural dietary fiber that’s excreted without being digested. It’s considered a potential sensitizer to the skin and the respiratory tract. It’s mildly irritant to the eyes.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Potassium alginate to users/customers for Food & Beverage, and Personal care & Pharmaceuticals.
Potassium alginate Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White to yellow, fibrous or granular powder |
| Assay | 89.2%-105.5% |
| Arsenic | NMT 3 mg/kg |
| Lead | NMT 5 mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 15.0% |