potassium alginate
alginic acid potassium salt
Identification
| Name | potassium alginate |
| IUPAC | dipotassium;(2S,3S,4S,5S,6R)-6-[(2S,3S,4R,5S,6R)-2-carboxylato-4,5,6-trihydroxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylate |
| CAS Number | 9005-36-1 |
| FDA UNII | 44ZPJ5W2J1 |
| Molecular Formula | C12 H16 K2 O13 |
| Molecular Weight | 446.44572000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD03938924 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 184.1610 |
| JECFA Food Additive | Potassium Alginate |
| GSFA Codex | Potassium alginate (402) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | potassium alginate |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 9005-36-1 ; ALGINATE, POTASSIUM |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 184 -- DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white to yellowish brown powder (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Insoluble in | alcohol > 30% |
| Similar Items | note |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | binding agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | none |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Taste Description | tasteless |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | thickeners, gelling agents, stabalizers and emulsifiers |
| Recommendation for potassium alginate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
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Synonyms
alginic acid potassium salt
dipotassium;(2S,3S,4S,5S,6R)-6-[(2S,3S,4R,5S,6R)-2-carboxylato-4,5,6-trihydroxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylate
kelmar
potassium polyalginate
potassium polymannuronate
stercofuge
PubMed:
[Anti-ulcerative effect of non-starch polysaccharides].
PubMed:
Preventive effects of low molecular mass potassium alginate extracted from brown algae on DOCA salt-induced hypertension in rats.
PubMed:
[Antihypertensive effect and pharmacokinetics of low molecular mass potassium alginate].
PubMed:
Comparative texturometric analysis of hydrogels based on cellulose derivatives, carraghenates, and alginates: evaluation of adhesiveness.
PubMed:
[Thermodynamic approach to the selection of polyuronide sequestrants for protection of the human body from toxic metal ions. Interactions of polyuronides with lead ions].
PubMed:
[Measurement of the volume of the skin ulcer in cutaneous leishmaniasis].
PubMed:
Acute tissue reactions to potassium alginate with and without colour/flavour additives.
PubMed:
[Intragastric foreign body after therapeutic absorption of potassium alginate].