Product Profile
GLYCOLYS®
Sodium Starch Glycolate
EP/USP/JP/CPH compliance
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Product Name |
GLYCOLYS® Sodium Starch Glycolate |
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Synonyms |
Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch |
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CAS Number |
9063-38-1 |
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Chemical Structure |
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Physical Form or Appearence |
White or almost white, fine, very hygroscopic powder |
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Application |
GLYCOLYS® sodium starch glycolate is a superdisintegrant for swallowable tablets, orally dispersible tablets and hard capsules. The usual concentration employed is between 2% and 8% |
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Water Content (LOD) |
Nominal water content: 6 % Maximum water content: 10 % |
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Source |
Potato |
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Morphology |
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Combined Sodium |
2.8-4.2% |
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Average Mean Particle Diameter |
45 µm |
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Solubility |
Disperses in water to form a viscous colloidal solution. Insoluble in ethanol and in ether |
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Water sorption isotherm at 20°C |
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Primary mechanism of action |
Swelling |