PRONOVA® SLG20 is available in foam form with labeling claims of high purity and biodegradability. It contains sodium alginate, serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer, and is a is a modified and controlled release excipient. The product is supplied in solution form.

Chemical Name: Sodium Alginate

Dosage Form: Foams

Labeling Claims: Biocompatible, High Purity

Certifications & Compliance: Directive 2023/2055/EU, EC No.1907/2006

Manufacturing Technology: Encapsulation

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Identification & Functionality

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
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
G/M Ratiomin. 1.5--
Viscosity20-99mPa.s-
Molecular Weight75-150kDa-
Endotoxinsmax. 100EU/g-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Viable CountSterilecfu/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.