Troubleshooting and FAQs for CLEARGUM® octenyl succinate starches
Frequently asked questions for CLEARGUM® octenyl succinate starches and their applications
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CLEARGUM® CO 03 and CLEARGUM® CO A1 are compliant with the USP-NF pharmacopeia.
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CLEARGUM® CO grades have tensioactive properties and play the role of surfactant, owing to octenyl succinate modification. In emulsion, CLEARGUM® CO molecules will be present at the oil/water interface to stabilize it.
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There are three grades of CLEARGUM® CO: two pharma grades (CLEARGUM® CO 03 and CLEARGUM® CO A1) and one food grade (CLEARGUM® CO 01).
The difference between those grades lies in the viscosity in water ranking from the highest to the lowest as CLEARGUM® CO 01, CLEARGUM® CO 03 and CLEARGUM® CO A1. -
CLEARGUM® CO are pregelatinized octenyl succinate starches.
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CLEARGUM® CO grades act as emulsifiers, solubilizers and granulation binders. They are suitable for liquid and solid dosage forms.