Sodium Starch Glycolate 9063-38-1 Powder Disintegrating Agent
This product is the sodium salt of starch carboxymethyl produced by the reaction of starch and chloroacetic acid under alkaline conditions. It appears as a white or almost white powder that is odorless and hygroscopic. The substance disperses into a viscous colloidal solution in water and is insoluble in ethanol.
Key Features
- Strong water absorption capacity
- Rapid expansion in cold water with large expansion volume
- Minimal disintegrating effect on hydrophobic excipients
- Enhances tablet hardness without compromising disintegrating ability
CAS No.: 9063-38-1
Complies with: USP, BP, EP, CP
Specifications
| Item |
USP/BP/EP |
CP |
| Identification |
Conforms |
- |
| pH |
5.5-7.5 (Type A) 3.0-5.0 (Type B) |
5.5-7.5 |
| Sodium chloride (%) |
≤7.0 |
≤6.0 |
| Sodium glycolate (%) |
≤2.0 |
- |
| Iron (%) |
≤0.002 |
- |
| Loss on drying (%) |
≤10.0 |
- |
| Assay (Na) (%) |
2.8-4.2 (Type A) 2.0-3.4 (Type B) |
2.8-4.2 |
Application
Primary use as tablet disintegrants in pharmaceutical formulations.
Packaging Information
Package: 25kg/kraft bag or 25kg/fiber drum
Packing Size: 1.7cbm/mt (bag) or D35cm*H42cm
Gross Weight: 25.2kg (bag) or 27.5kg (drum)
Storage & Shelf Life
Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, protected against humidity and pressure. Valid for 2 years.
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