Applications of the mixture of alginate from Sargassum crassifolium with gum as a textile printing thickener

Research on applications of the mixture of alginate from Sargassum crassifolium with various gum to increase alginate viscosity as a thickener in textile printing has been carried out. Viscosity of the mixture of alginate with guar gum, locust bean gum and arabic gum was observed during 8 hours storage. The best product was tested as a thickener in textile printing. The mixture of alginate with guar gum on the ratio of 90:10 and 80:20 increased the viscosity and stability of alginate during storage. The mixture of alginate with arabic gum and locust bean gum reduced the viscosity of alginate, therefore it was not suitable for textile printing applications. Applications of the mixture of alginate with guar gum on the ratio of 90:10 and 80:20 as a thickener in textile printing produced a final product that was equivalent to a commercial thickener manutex.