Product Profile
LYCOAT® RS 720
Pregelatinized hydroxypropyl pea starch - Medium viscosity
| Product Name | LYCOAT® RS 720 |
| Generic Name | Hydroxypropyl Pea Starch |
| 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 | LYCOAT® RS 720 pregelatinized hydroxypropyl pea starch is cold water soluble and offers film-forming and coating properties in various oral dosage forms in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. LYCOAT® RS 720 can also be used as a binder in wet granulation. |
| 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 | 200 µm |
| Solubility | Soluble in cold water, practically insoluble in organic solvents |
| Water sorption isotherm at 20°C |
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| Taste/Odor | Odorless and tasteless |
| Glass Transition Temperature vs. Water Content |
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| Surface tension |
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| Bulk Density | 0.24 g/cm3 |
Disclaimer
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