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Leverage the unique benefits of brown seaweed polymers in your industrial applications
We are a world leader in alginate technology. Alginates are naturally occurring, biodegradable polysaccharides extracted from brown seaweed. They are water soluble and have the unique ability to thicken as well as form gels in the presence of calcium ions.
Scogin® and Protaweld® are our high-functioning alginate products. The diversity of our seaweed allows us to manufacture a wide variety of Scogin® and Protaweld® products with various viscosities and gel strengths. Scogin® and Protaweld® are suitable for a range of industrial applications.
Product benefits
- Cold / hot water solubility
- Viscosity and gelation
- Naturally occurring biopolymer: safe, renewable and consumer-friendly
- Rheology modification
- Suspension agent
- Film-forming
- Powerful at low concentrations
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Learn more about the one-of-a-kind properties of alginate biopolymers and how our Scogin® and Protaweld® alginate products can support your industrial application.
Key applications
- Water treatment
- Welding rods
- Green packaging
- Paints, coatings & inks
- Paper
- Textile printing
Product examples
Recommended Alginate product | Viscosity 1% solution [cP] | Mesh | Suggested use level % |
|---|---|---|---|
Scogin® IN2420 | 15-25 | 18 | 0.1 - 1.0 |
Scogin® LDH | 50-70 | 25 | 0.1 - 1.0 |
Scogin® MV | 350-500 | 18 | 0.1 - 1.0 |
Protaweld® Alginates for Welding - Selection Guide
Application and function | Recommended | Suggested use level % | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
Basic welding rods | Protaweld® S200 | 0.5-2.0 | Na-Alginate |
Basic welding rods | Protaweld® EVR200 | 0.5-2.0 | K-Alginate |
Rutile welding rods | Protaweld® HS834 | 0.5-1.0 | Na-Alginate blend |
Large or thick welding rods | Protaweld® TX120RB | 0.5-1.0 | Thixotropic Ca-Alginate Can be mixed with above products |
Low-hydrogen electrodes | Protaweld® KLH120 | 0.5-1.0 | K/Li-Alginate blend |
Start your Scogin® and Protaweld® alginate journey today.
