Sodium alginate

ألجينات الصوديوم

KindExcipient
ClassBinder
SynonymsAlginic acid sodium salt, Kelcosol, Protanal
Common uses / formsBinder in wet granulation (1–5%); also disintegrant and sustained-release matrix former
PropertiesAnionic polysaccharide from brown seaweed; water-soluble, forms viscous gels with divalent cations
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsChina, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesIonic — may interact with cationic APIs and multivalent cations
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Binder)

Povidone K30 · Copovidone · Hypromellose (low-viscosity) · Hydroxypropyl cellulose · Gelatin · Maltodextrin

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Sodium alginate — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-sodium-alginate.html