Product Profile
LYCATAB® PGS
Pregelatinized maize starch
EP/USP-NF/CHP compliance
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Product Name |
LYCATAB® PGS Pregelatinized maize starch |
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Synonyms |
Pregelatinized starch |
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CAS Number |
9005-25-8 |
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Chemical Structure |
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Physical Form or Appearence |
White or almost white powder |
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Application |
LYCATAB® PGS is a fully pregelatinized maize starch specially developed as a binder for wet granulation. It can be used in granules and swallowable forms in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. |
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Water Content (LOD) |
Nominal water content: 6.5% Maximum water content: 14% |
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Source |
Maize |
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Morphology |
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Average Mean Particle Diameter |
150 µm |
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Solubility |
Swells in cold water, practically insoluble in organic solvents |
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Water sorption isotherm at 20°C |
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Taste/Odor |
Odorless powder |
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Glass Transition Temperature vs. Water Content
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Bulk density |
0.47 g/cm3 |
US based companies, order online trial quantities for small scale lab and pilot production.