Special Use Chemicals

Propylene Glycol Alginate

Propylene glycol ester of alginic acid (E405), a cream-coloured powder used as a thickener, stabiliser and emulsifier that is stable in acidic conditions.

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Special Use Chemicals
Availability
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Packaging
Sample · Drum · IBC · Bulk
Sourcing
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Product description

Propylene glycol alginate (PGA) is a hydrocolloid made by esterifying alginic acid, derived from brown seaweed, with propylene glycol. It is a white to light-brown powder that hydrates in water to form viscous solutions and remains stable at low pH.

Its main uses are:

  • Stabiliser and foam enhancer in beer and acidic beverages
  • Thickener and emulsifier in dressings, sauces and dairy products
  • Texturiser in cosmetics and personal-care formulations

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