Compound Formula	N/A
Molecular Weight	1170.93
Appearance	White to gray to yellowish powder
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Solubility in H2O	N/A
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Calcium Alginate Health & Safety Information

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MSDS / SDS	Request MSDS / SDS

About Calcium Alginate

Calcium Alginate is a water-insoluble calcium salt of alginic acid (alginate), a polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweed. Calcium alginate is used in various capacities in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries for antimicrobial dressings for wound care, drug delivery, and preparation of gels and biofilms, in the food industry as an additive, thickening agent, and emulsifier, and in the welding industry as a plasticizing coating for welding rods. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available, as is additional research, technical and safety (MSDS) data. Please contact us for information on lead time and pricing above.

Calcium Alginate Synonyms

Alginic acid calcium salt from brown algae; algin thickening agent; E404; Calcium β-D-mannopyranuronosyl-(1→4)- α-L-gulopyranuronosyl-(1→4)- α-L-gulopyranuronate

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula	(C₁₂H₁₄CaO₁₂)_n
MDL Number	MFCD00143567
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Pubchem CID	44630049
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

Calcium

20 Ca 40.078000000 Calcium

See more Calcium products. Calcium (atomic symbol: Ca, atomic number: 20) is a Block S, Group 2, Period 4 element with an atomic weight of 40.078. The number of electrons in each of Calcium's shells is [2, 8, 8, 2] and its electron configuration is [Ar]4s². Calcium Bohr Model The calcium atom has a radius of 197 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 231 pm. Calcium was discovered and first isolated by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. It is the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust and can be found in minerals such as dolomite, gypsum, plagioclases, amphiboles, pyroxenes and garnets. In its elemental form, calcium has a dull gray-silver appearance. Calcium is a reactive, soft metal that is a member of the alkaline earth elements. Elemental Calcium It frequently serves as an alloying agent for other metals like aluminum and beryllium, and industrial materials like cement and mortar are composed of calcium compounds like calcium carbonate. It is also an biologically essential substance found in teeth, bones, and shells. The name "calcium" originates from the Latin word "calics," meaning lime.