Properties
Description
Sodium alginate is a powder with a slightly peculiar smell, weighing 800-1500 kDa. Sodium alginate remains stable under normal handling conditions, is free from visible extraneous matter, and is classified as research grade. Sodium alginate ranges from 50-200 cps in viscosity and has an endotoxin level of ≤50 EU/g.
Molecular Weight
800-1500 kDa
Degree of Polymerization
M/G 0.8-1.6
Form
Powder with a slightly peculiar smell
Impurities
Free from visible extraneous matter
Specification
Endotoxin ≤50 EU/g; Total viable bacterial count ≤100 cfu/g
Stability
Stable under normal handling conditions.
Quality Level
Research grade
Applications
Sodium alginate is a marine polysaccharide that displays the significant potential to act as an effective scaffold material in tissue engineering applications for cell encapsulation and growth.
Storage
Store at 4°C. Protect from light.