Alginates are used as an ingredient in dental impression materials.

In irreversible impression materials, quick dissolution and good mixing properties of the ingredients are imperative. Once the gel has set, the printing material will have to provide a smooth surface with a moderately elastic texture and good surface details.

In order to ensure a constant and consistent quality, alginate extracted from brown seaweed allows for the manufacture of highest grade, alginate-based impression materials.

Product	Brandname
Sodium thickening alginate	Satialgine™ VDP
Sodium gelling alginate	Algogel™ VDP
Potassium gelling alginate	Algogel™ VDP
Potassium thickening alginate	Satialgine™ VDP