Product Profile
LYCAGEL® VS 720
Hydroxypropyl Pea Starch
Product Name | LYCAGEL® VS 720 |
Generic Name | Hydroxypropyl Pea Starch LYCAGEL |
Physico-chemical properties | |
Compliance | EP/USP-NF |
Synonyms | Hydroxypropyl Starch |
CAS Number | 113894-92-1 |
Chemical Structure |
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Physical Form or Appearence | White or slightly yellowish powder |
Application | LYCAGEL® VS 720 hydroxypropyl pea starch. It offers excellent film-forming properties for the manufacture of veggie soft capsules in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. |
Water content (LOD) |
Water Content (LOD) Maximum: 15 % |
Source | Pea |
Morphology |
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Hydroxypropyl value |
Min: 2 % Max: 7 % |
Average mean particle diameter | 25 µm |
Solubility | Practically insoluble in cold water and in ethanol 96% |
Water sorption isotherm at 20°C |
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Taste/Odor | Odorless and tasteless |
Powder Characteristics |
Bulk Density: 0.6 g/cm3 |
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