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1. Chemical Name: AGAR
2. Molecular Formula: (C12H18O9)n
3. Molecular Weight: Mw ~1309.66
4. CAS: 9002-18-0
5. Properties: Agar 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.
| 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 | ||
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.
It is packaged in polyethylene bags lined with plastic woven bags, with a net weight of 25 kg per bag.
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.
