Food Additives Thickener Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA) E405 CAS 9005-37-2

• CAS No.: 9005-37-2
• Formula: (C9h14o7)N
• EINECS: 9004-32-4
• Certification: BRC, ISO, FDA, HACCP
• Packaging Material: Laminated Material
• Storage Method: Normal
• Model NO.: 9005-37-2
• Shelf Life: >12 Months
• Main Active Ingredient: Agar
• Application: Meat, Drinks, Flour Products, Condiment, Jelly/Ice Cream, Baked Goods
• Lead Time: 7 Days
• MOQ: 100kg
• Transport Package: 25kg
• Specification: 25kg
• Trademark: Flying Deer
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 291550
• Production Capacity: 4000t/Year

Product Description

 

 

Food Ingredient Thickener Propylene glycol alginate(PGA) E405 CAS 9005-37-2:

Nearly odourless, white to yellowish-brown fibrous, granular or powder.

Propylene glycol alginate (abbreviation PGA) or propane-1,2-diol alginate, is an ester made from alginic acid (E400) and propylene glycol (E1520). PGA is a multi-purpose ingredient that can be used as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier in food such as in salad dressings, ice cream and beer. The European food additive number for it is E405. Generally, it is safe, synthetic, vegan, halal, kosher and gluten-free.
 

 

Analysis of certificate:
 

Items	Standards	Results
Appearance	White to yellowish brown fibrous or granular powder	White powder
Particle Size	According to request	80mesh
Viscosity	700mPa.s(1%)	726mPa.s
Loss on drying	≤15.0%	13.5%
Degree of esterification	≥85.0%	89.7%
Insoluble ash-content	≤1.0%	0.1%
pH value	3.0-4.4	3.2
Formaldehyde	≤50mg/Kg	Negative
Lead	≤5mg/Kg	<5mg/Kg
Arsenic	≤2mg/Kg	<2mg/Kg
Mercury	≤1mg/Kg	<1mg/Kg
Cadmium	≤1mg/Kg	<1mg/Kg
Total Plate Count	≤5000CFU/g	600CFU/g
Yeasts and Moulds	≤300CFU/g	<100CFU/g
Escherichia Coli	Absent in 5g	Negative
Salmonella	Absent in 10g	Negative

 

Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA) is a food additive that is commonly used as a thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying agent in a wide variety of processed foods. It is derived from the esterification of alginic acid, which is extracted from brown seaweed. PGA is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices. It is often added to beverages, baked goods, salad dressings, ice cream, and other food products to enhance their texture and stability.
 

Some other uses of Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA) include:

1. Pharmaceutical Industry: PGA is used in the formulation of various drugs and medicines as a suspending or thickening agent.

2. Cosmetics Industry: PGA is used in cosmetics and personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, and lotions as a thickener or emulsifier.

3. Paint and Coatings Industry: PGA is used in the production of water-based paints and coatings as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

4. Textile Industry: PGA is used in the textile industry as a thickening agent for printing pastes and dyes.

5. Oil and Gas Industry: PGA is used as a thickening agent in drilling fluids to increase their viscosity and suspend solids.

6. Agriculture Industry: PGA is used in agriculture as a soil conditioner and fertilizer enhancer to improve nutrient uptake by plants.

 
Packing: 25kg/bag



About us
1. Established: 2009

2. Main product:  Food ingredients & additives

3. Location: Office in Hangzhou, China;  Preservative & Flavoring agents factories in Shandong and Shanghai.

4. Main market: Middle East, Middle Asia, South-east Asia, Africa

5. Certificate: ISO, KOSHER, HALAL, SGS and more

    Employees: 51-100

    R&D staffs: 5-10

    Factory Size: 5,000-10,000 square meters