Product Profile
LYCOAT® RS 780
Pregelatinized hydroxypropyl pea starch - Low viscosity
EP/USP-NF compliance
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Product Name |
LYCOAT® RS 780 Pregelatinized hydroxypropyl pea starch – Low viscosity |
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Synonyms |
Hydroxypropyl starch |
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CAS Number |
113894-92-1 |
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Chemical Structure |
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Physical Form or Appearence |
White or slightly yellowish powder |
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Application |
LYCOAT® RS 780 is a pregelatinized hydroxypropyl pea starch. It is cold water soluble and offers film-forming and coating properties in various oral dosage forms in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. LYCOAT® RS 780 can also be used as a binder in wet granulation. |
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Water Content (LOD) |
Maximum=15% |
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Source |
Pea |
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Morphology |
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Hydroxypropyl Value |
2-7% |
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Solubility |
Soluble 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 and tasteless |
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Glass Transition Temperature vs. Water Content
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Surface tension |
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