An irreversible hydrocolloid consisting of salts of alginic acid (an extract of marine kelp) Used to make impressions for dental casts
A dressing made from seaweed which can be composed of galuronic and mannuronic acid, with the proportions of these determining the gel forming properties of the final fibre Best used in moderate to highly exuding wounds If the wound bed is too dry the alginate will not gel and will adhere to the wound bed Some alginates have haemostatic qualities Recommended Product: Kaltostat (haemostasis only); Algisite M (Moderately heavy exudate)
A seaweed derivative used as an anti-migrant High-viscosity alginates are normally recommended for cottons; low-viscosity alginates are recommended for silk fibers, when trying to achieve finer lines
A powdered derivative of algae and kelp, which when mixed with water sets to a gelatin-like elastomer Developed for use in dentistry Is a short term molding material which will shrink or expand over time, depending on the ambient moisture
A component of seaweed comprised of sugars used to encapsulate pancreatic islets
A polysaccharide carbohydrate of mannuronic and guluronic acids derived from seaweed The sodium salt is liquid, and gels in the presence of calcium Used by ISM and as the bulk polymer in the thin sheet