| CAS# | 65996-62-5 |
| INS Number | 1404 |
| E Number | E1404 |
| GROUPS/USES | Food Additive, Pharmaceutical, Paper, Textiles, Printing, Cosmetics |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceutical, Pulp, Paper & Packaging, Textiles |
FAQ’S
What is Oxidized Starch?
Oxidized starch is a modified starch obtained by treating food starch with oxidizing agents, typically sodium hypochlorite, under controlled conditions.
What are the uses of Oxidized Starch?
Oxidized starch is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and food additive. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as excipients, tablet and capsule diluents, disintegrants, glidants, or binders. By forming strong and flexible film fibers, it helps improve wax pick, gloss, and smoothness of paper. It can be used in the textile industry for yarn smoothing. It is also used in the printing industry and cosmetics industry.
What are the key characteristics of Oxidized Starch?
Lower viscosity, higher clarity, reduced tendency to form a gel, and improved adhesion.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Oxidized Starch to users/customers for Food & Beverage, Personal care & pharmaceuticals, Pulp, Paper & Packaging, and Textiles.
Oxidized Starch Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Starch Base | Maize/Tapioca Starch Powders |
| Physical State | Fine White Odorless Dry Powder |
| pH 10% w/v Dispersion | 5.5 to 8.0 |
| Moisture (% by weight ±2%) | 12% Max. |
| Ash (% by weight) | 1% Max. |
| Fineness (100 mesh) | 98% Min. |
| Viscosity by Brookfield. 10% sol. At 85° C, 20 rpm Spindle 02 | Cps10 + – 2 |
