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The scientific term is that it is a macromolecule of alginic acid & its sodium salts. The basic moiety is sodium-polymannuronate. You can find more information here:

http://www.answers.com/topic/sodium-alginate

http://www.answers.com/topic/alginate-2

http://www.answers.com/topic/alginic-acid

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