Alginate is used as a gelling, thickening and stabilizing agent in Cosmetics.
It helps to retain moisture in several cosmetic applications and also has uses in shampoos as a foam stabilizer and in lotions and creams as an emulsion stabilizer.
In face packs Alginate is used as a gelling agent and also retains the moisture once the pack is applied to the face and allows for easy peel off.
Grades:
Grades
Potassium Alginate EFM
| Appearance | Pale yellow powder |
| Viscosity | As per customer specifications |
| Moisture (%) | Max. 15% |
| Particle Size |
Retention on 100 Mesh < or = 1% Retention on 200 Mesh < or = 5% |
Sodium Alginate EFM
| Appearance | Pale yellow powder |
| Viscosity | As per customer specifications |
| Moisture (%) | Max. 15% |
| Particle Size | Retention on 100 Mesh < or = 1%
Retention on 200 Mesh < or = 5% |
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