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Ammonium Alginate
Product Details
Category
Diluent; Emulsifying Agents; Film-forming Agents; Humectant; StabilizingAgents; Thickening Agents
Molecular Formula
(C6H11NO6)n
Molecular Weight
193.16 (calculated) 217 (actual, average)
Grade
Pharmceutical Excipients
Description
Ammonium alginate occurs as white to yellowish brown filamentous, grainy, granular, or powdered forms.
UNII
Q9QKJ39Q3X
Chemical Name
Ammonium alginate
CAS Number
9005-34-9
Synonyms
Alginic acid, ammonium salt; ammonium polymannuronate; E404; Keltose
Administration route
Oral
Dosage Form
oral, tablets
Stability and Storage Conditions
Ammonium alginate is a hygroscopic material, although it is stable if stored at low relative humidities and cool temperatures.
Applications
Ammonium alginate is widely used in foods as a stabilizer, thickener and emulsifier. It is also used in pharmaceutical preparations as a color-diluent, emulsifier, film-former, and humectant.
Safety
Ammonium alginate is widely used in cosmetics and food products, and also in pharmaceutical formulations such as tablets. It is generally regarded as a nontoxic and nonirritant material, although excessive oral consumption may be harmful.
Incompatibilities
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong acids and alkalis.
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