NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
|
ALGINIC ACID |
|
| ( Mixed polymer of mannuronic and | |
| glucuronic acid ) | |
| (C6H8O6)n M.W.Approx 48000-186000 | |
| Maximum Limits of Impurities : | |
| Arsenic ( As ) | 0.0001% |
| Iron ( Fe ) | 0.03% |
| Heavy metals ( as Pb ) | 0.004% |
| Loss on drying | 10% |
| Ash | 3% |
| Gelation test | In accordance |
| pH ( 3% solution in H2O ) | 1.5 to 3.5 |