Propylene Glycol Alginate specification
ITEM: |
Propylene Glycol Alginate |
CAS NO: |
9005-37-2 |
EU No. |
E405 |
MOLECULAR FORMULA: |
(C9H14O7)n |
DESCRIPTION:
Propylene glycol alginate (PGA) is an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener used in food products. It is a food additive with E number E405. Chemically, propylene glycol alginate is an ester of alginic acid, which is derived from kelp.
In the food industry as a thickener, emulsifier and stabilizer used and has good foaming and emulsifying capacity. Widely used in yogurt products, condiments and beer foam stabilizer.
SPECIFCATION:
ITEM |
UNIT |
STANDARD |
Appearance |
– |
White or cream white powder |
Esterified carboxy group, % |
% |
40-85 |
Free carboxyl group, % |
% |
Max. 35 |
Ash (dried basis), % |
% |
Max. 10.0 |
Loss on drying, % |
% |
Max. 15.0 |
Arsenate, % |
% |
Max. 0.0003 |
Heavy metals, % |
% |
Max. 0.002 |
Pb, % |
% |
Max. 0.0004 |
Viscocity 1% solution, mpa.s |
mpa.s |
400-700 |
Water insoluble matter(dried basis), % |
% |
Max. 2.0 |
Carbon dioxide (dried basis), g |
g |
0.16-0.20 |
Total propylene glycol, % |
% |
15-45 |
PACKING: 25KG/bags.
STORAGE: Store unopened under 20? In dry conditions, away from direct sunlight.
SHELF LIFE: 24 months when stored according to recommendations.