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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
- All PRONOVA® UP alginate grades are available in sterile solutions
- Alginate concentration in solution can be customized up to 2.0%
- Sterile filtered
- Easy handling of solution under sterile conditions
- Biocompatibility and biodegradability
- Safety & toxicity
- Tunable strength
- Cell adherence
- Key Properties
- Biocompatible Ultrapure, for medical use
- Hydrogel formation in presence of divalent cations
- Controllable rheology and gelation
- Long shelf life: 3-5 years depending on product
- Gelation at constant temperature
- Cold / hot water solubility
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Segments
- Applications
- Dosage Form
- Manufacturing Technology
- Product Applications
- Encapsulation of living cells and therapeutic proteins for cell therapy and advanced drug delivery
- Cryoprotection for cell and tissue
- 3D bioprinting ink and polymers
- Scaffolds, foams and cell tissue matrices
- Hydrogels for cell cultures, wound management or advanced drug delivery
- Anti-adhesion and medical device coatings
- Tissue engineering applications such as bone putty binder and matrices for reconstruction
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble In
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions G/M Ratio min. 1.5 - - Viscosity 100 - 300 mPa.s - Molecular Weight 150 - 250 kDa - Endotoxins max. 100 EU/g - - Microbiological Values
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Total Viable Count Sterile cfu/g -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 5 years
- Storage Conditions
We recommend refrigerated storage (2-8°C) of all PRONOVA® sodium alginates.