Properties
Description
Highly purified alginate is a powder with a slightly peculiar smell, weighing <75 kDa. Highly purified alginate remains stable under normal handling conditions, is free from visible extraneous matter, and is classified as research grade. Highly purified alginate ranges from <20 cps in viscosity and has an endotoxin level of ≤100 EU/g.
Degree of Polymerization
G/M ≥1.5
Form
Powder with a slightly peculiar smell
Impurities
Free from visible extraneous matter
Specification
Endotoxin ≤100 EU/g; Total viable bacterial count ≤100 cfu/g
Stability
Stable under normal handling conditions.
Quality Level
Research grade
Applications
Highly purified alginate is a marine polysaccharide that displays the significant potential to act as an effective coating material for the controlled release of bioactive compounds.
Storage
Store at 4°C. Protect from light.