Agar

Agar China
1. Chemical Name: AGAR

2. Molecular Formula: (C12H18O9)n

3. Molecular Weight: Mw ~1309.66

4. CAS No 9002 18 0

5. Properties: Agar bulk exhibits physical and chemical properties such as gelling ability and stability. It can form complexes with certain substances. Agar has excellent thickening, shape-preserving, and gelling properties.

Parameters of Agar
Item SPEC Indicator Result
colour and lustre colour and lustre White or light yellow powder White
moisture, w% moisture，w% ≤10% 9.20%
ash content, w% ash content，w% ≤2% 1.50%
gel point gel point 30-35℃ 32℃
PH value PH value 5.8-7.5 6,32
testing result testing result OK

Applications of Agar Wholesale

Agar is used as a food thickener, sizing agent for silk, and a mild laxative.

It is also employed as a binder, thickener, and capsule material in pharmaceuticals.

Additionally, it serves as a bacterial culture medium, immobilized enzyme carrier, bacterial encapsulation material, and electrophoresis medium.

Packaging of Agar

It is packaged in polyethylene bags lined with plastic woven bags, with a net weight of 25 kg per bag.

Storage and Transportation of Agar

It should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated, and clean warehouse, handled with care to avoid moisture and heat.

During transportation, it should be protected from rain and moisture.

It should be stored separately from toxic substances.

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