Agar powder

CAS 9002-18-0

Agar powder CAS 9002-18-0

Chemical Properties Of Agar powder CAS 9002-18-0

  • Agar powder (MF: C14H24O9 MW: 336.33496) is a natural polysaccharide polymer extracted from red algae (such as Carrageena and Gracilaria), primarily composed of agarose and agar gum.
  • Agar appears as white or pale yellow powder, soluble in hot water but insoluble in cold water. After dissolution and cooling, it forms a stable gel structure with high transparency, good thermal stability, and is safe, natural, and non-toxic.

Product Description Of Agar powder CAS 9002-18-0

Item  Specification
Melting point 85–95°C
Bulk density 720 kg/m³
Solubility in H₂O 1.5% when heated
pH 6.5–6.8 (1.5% gel, after autoclaving)
Biological source synthetic
Odour bland
Sensitivity moisture-sensitive and hygroscopic

Product Application Of Agar powder CAS 9002-18-0

  1. In food applications, agar powder is primarily used as a gelling agent, thickening agent, and stabiliser, commonly employed in the production of desserts and cold foods such as jellies, puddings, cold cakes, ice cream, cakes, and candies.

  2. In the pharmaceutical industry, agar powder is utilised for its biocompatibility, stability, and gel-based sustained-release properties, primarily applied in: sustained-release capsules/tablets, ointments, suppositories, etc.

  3. Due to its high transparency and stable gelling properties, agar powder is a core component of microbial culture media and can be customised by adjusting agar concentration to meet specific requirements.

  4. In the cosmetics industry, agar is added as a thickener and stabiliser to products such as creams, masks, and shampoos to regulate texture while enhancing skin or hair hydration.

  5. In the textile and paper industries, agar can be used as a sizing agent to enhance fibre adhesion and paper strength.

  6. Low-concentration agar solutions can be used for the restoration of cultural relics or as modelling materials.
Packaging Method Of Agar powder CAS 9002-18-0
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