Sodium Alginate (E401) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- E401
- Algin
- Alginic Acid Sodium Salt
Sodium alginate supplier for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal-care and technical manufacturers in Malaysia. Also called E401, algin or alginic acid sodium salt, this seaweed-derived hydrocolloid dissolves in water to form a viscous solution and gels in the presence of calcium.
Commercial supply is commonly organised by viscosity and application grade. Low-viscosity food grades suit thinner beverages and light sauces, while medium and high-viscosity grades support ice cream stabilisation, jellies, restructured foods and firmer calcium gels. Pharmaceutical and technical grades are selected when excipient controls or industrial process performance are the priority.
Food and beverage processors use sodium alginate as a stabiliser, thickener and gelling agent. Pharmaceutical and personal-care formulators may use suitable grades as excipients, film formers or rheology aids, while technical grades serve textile print pastes, paper sizing and related industrial systems.
Send the required viscosity grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 9005-38-3
- Grade
- food, pharmaceutical, technical
- Appearance
- white to yellowish-brown fibrous or free-flowing powder
Sodium Alginate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-viscosity food grade sodium alginate | fine white to pale powder | — | Thickening, stabilisation and controlled gelation in beverages, dairy drinks, sauces and other systems where a lower solution viscosity is preferred. State the required viscosity method and food-grade specification when enquiring. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Medium to high-viscosity food grade sodium alginate | fibrous or free-flowing powder | — | Ice cream stabilisation, jellies, restructured foods, spherification and other applications that need stronger body or firmer calcium gels. Include the target viscosity range and process conditions in the enquiry. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical grade sodium alginate | fine powder | — | Excipient use in oral suspensions, tablet matrices, controlled-release systems and related formulated products, subject to the selected grade and specification. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade sodium alginate | powder suited to process use | — | Textile print-paste thickening, paper sizing, water-based coatings and other industrial formulations where rheology and film formation are the main requirements. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy sodium alginate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium alginate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to yellowish-brown fibrous or free-flowing powder | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water, forming a viscous colloidal solution | — |
| Gelation behaviour | forms gels in the presence of calcium ions | — |
| Grade controls | viscosity, moisture, ash, particle size and any microbiological or purity limits confirmed against the required grade | — |
Sodium Alginate applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place and protect the powder from moisture. Control dust during handling and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about sodium alginate
What viscosity grade of sodium alginate should I request?
Low-viscosity grades suit thinner beverages, dairy drinks and light sauces. Medium and high-viscosity grades are chosen for ice cream stabilisation, jellies, restructured foods and firmer calcium gels. State the target viscosity with its test concentration, temperature and method, because values from different methods are not directly comparable.
Are food, pharmaceutical and technical grades the same product?
They are all sodium alginate, but purchasing specifications differ. Food and pharmaceutical grades are selected against purity, microbiology and application controls, while technical grades focus on process performance such as print-paste rheology or paper sizing. Describe the end use so the correct grade can be considered.
Is E401 the same as sodium alginate?
Yes. E401 is the food additive identifier commonly used for sodium alginate. An E number alone does not define every purchasing parameter, so include the required food-grade specification, viscosity grade and any documentation needed for your approval process.
How does sodium alginate form a gel?
Sodium alginate dissolves in water to give a viscous solution and gels when it meets free calcium ions. The gel strength depends on alginate grade, concentration, calcium level and process conditions, so buyers should describe the intended gelling method when matching a grade.
Is sodium alginate suitable for personal-care formulations?
Specified grades are used as thickeners, stabilisers and film formers in creams, lotions, gels and masks. State the formulation type and any required viscosity, colour, odour or microbiological limits when enquiring.
What packing and documents can be requested with a quotation?
List the preferred pack format and any specification sheet, safety data sheet, batch certificate or other document required by your approval process. Packing, document availability and the parameters covered are confirmed for the grade being quoted.
What details are needed for a sodium alginate price enquiry?
Provide the viscosity grade or application grade, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing, documentation needs and required timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.