Pharmaceutical Excipients
Sodium Alginate
Natural polysaccharide for wound dressings, drug delivery and gastro-retentive formulations.
Product Overview
Sodium Alginate is a natural polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweed (Phaeophyceae). It forms strong, biocompatible gels in the presence of calcium ions, making it ideal for wound dressings, drug delivery systems and gastro-retentive formulations. Our pharmaceutical-grade product meets strict purity and viscosity specifications.
Technical Specifications
Applications
Wound Dressings
Forms absorbent, biocompatible hydrogel upon contact with wound exudate, promoting moist wound healing.
Bead Drug Delivery
Creates calcium alginate beads for controlled release of drugs in the gastrointestinal tract.
Gastro-Retentive Systems
Forms floating or swelling matrices that prolong gastric residence time for improved drug absorption.
Certifications
Quick Specs
Purity
99.0%
Grade
Pharma Grade
Packaging
25 kg bags
Shelf Life
36 months
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