AMMONIUM ALGINATE

Chemical properties

Filamentous, grainy, granular or pow- der, colorless or slightly yellow, may have a slight characteristic smell and taste. Slowly soluble in water forming a viscous solution. Insoluble in alcohol.

Chemical properties

Ammonium alginate occurs as white to yellowish brown filamentous, grainy, granular, or powdered forms.

The Uses of AMMONIUM ALGINATE

Ammonium Alginate is a gum that is the ammonium salt of alginic acid. it is cold water soluble and forms viscous solutions. it func- tions as a stabilizer and thickener and its uses include bakery fill- ings, gravies, and toppings.

Pharmaceutical 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 Profile

When heated to decompositionemits toxic fumes of NOx.

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.

Storage

Ammonium alginate is a hygroscopic material, although it is stable if stored at low relative humidities and cool temperatures.

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong acids and alkalis.

Regulatory Status

GRAS listed. Accepted in Europe for use as a food additive. Included in the FDA Inactive Ingredients Database (oral, tablets).