Protanal® CR 8133
Alginates are naturally occurring hydrocolloids derived from marine brown algae, serving as essential structural components that impart strength and flexibility to the plants. These vegetable-based substances have gained significance in various industries.
Protanal® CR 8133 stands out for its lowest viscosity grade for controlled release. Also recommended as solid-dispersion and nano-dispersion solubilizer.
INCI
Algin
Generic and alternative names
Synonyms:
- Alginic acid
- Sodium salt
Claims / benefits / efficacy
- Cold and hot water solubility
- Viscosity, gelation and rheology-modification at low concentration
- Gelation with calcium source (no need for heat treatment i.e. cold-gelling)
- Suspending agent
- Water-binding / high water retention efficiency
- Film-forming
Function
- Binder
- Rheology modifier/stabilizer
- Controlled release
- Solubilizer
- gelling agent
Application
- Suspensions, Tablets
- Microencapsulation
- Stabilization in solutions and suspensions
Packaging
45.4 kg Drum
Shelf life
12 months