Sodium Alginate — a brown-seaweed hydrocolloid that gels instantly in the presence of calcium. Supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner from our UAE stock.
CAS No.
9005-38-3
Grade
Food grade, 30–300 mPa·s
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Sodium Alginate is a brown-seaweed hydrocolloid that gels instantly in the presence of calcium. Gulf Multi Trading supplies it as part of our thickeners & hydrocolloids range, with material held in the UAE and backed by full batch documentation.
It is supplied as cream to light brown powder, in food grade, 30–300 mPa·s, with an assay of 90.8–106.0% (dry basis). The CAS number is 9005-38-3.
Applications of Sodium Alginate
Across the region we supply Sodium Alginate into:
Restructured and reformed meat, fish and fruit products using calcium-set gels
Spherification and encapsulation in food processing
Thickening pie fillings and instant dessert bases
Sizing and print paste thickening in textile finishing
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in cool, dry conditions. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Make an inquiry
Tell us the specification you work to and the volume you need. Our sales desk confirms grade availability, packing options and the realistic delivery date before you raise the purchase order.
Technical specification for Sodium Alginate
CAS No.
9005-38-3
Appearance
Cream to light brown powder
Grade
Food grade, 30–300 mPa·s
Purity / Assay
90.8–106.0% (dry basis)
Viscosity (1% solution)
30–300 mPa·s
Moisture
15% max
Water-insoluble matter
1.0% max
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry conditions
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Restructured and reformed meat, fish and fruit products using calcium-set gels
Spherification and encapsulation in food processing
Thickening pie fillings and instant dessert bases
Sizing and print paste thickening in textile finishing
What packing is Sodium Alginate supplied in?
Sodium Alginate is supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Sodium Alginate do you stock?
We supply food grade, 30–300 mPa·s. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Sodium Alginate outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
