alginic acid
methyl 4-O-(4-O-methylhexopyranuronosyl)hexopyranosiduronic acid
Identification
| Name | alginic acid |
| CAS Number | 9005-32-7 |
| EINECS | 232-680-1 |
| FDA UNII | 8C3Z4148WZ |
| Molecular Formula | C14 H22 O13 |
| Molecular Weight | 398.31894000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00081309 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | EU SANCO |
| JECFA Food Additive | Alginic acid |
| GSFA Codex | Alginic acid (400) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | alginic acid |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | alginic acid |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 9005-32-7 ; ALGINIC ACID |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 184 -- DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white to pale yellow powder (est) |
| Assay | 92.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 716.00 to 718.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 506.00 °F. TCC ( 263.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | -3.203 (est) |
| Soluble in | alkaline solutions |
| Insoluble in | water |
| 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 |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| 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 alginic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for alginic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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