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Sodium Starch Glycolate
(IP / BP / USP / NF / Ph.Eur)
Sodium starch glycolate is a white to off-white, free-flowing powder derived from cross-linking and carboxymethylation of either potato or maize (corn) starch. It functions as a highly effective superdisintegrant in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations, promoting rapid tablet and capsule breakdown.
Sodium starch glycolate is a white to off-white, free-flowing powder derived from cross-linking and carboxymethylation of either potato or maize (corn) starch. It functions as a highly effective superdisintegrant in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations, promoting rapid tablet and capsule breakdown.
Specifications
- Purity: >98%
- pH: 5.5 - 7.5 (as an aqueous suspension)
- Moisture content: <10%
- May contain specifications on heavy metals and residual solvents
Features
Exhibits exceptional swelling capacity upon contact with water.
Promotes rapid disintegration and dissolution of tablets and capsules.
Enhances drug release profiles and bioavailability(The ability of a drug or other substance to be absorbed and used by the body).
Works effectively at low concentrations.
Available from both potato and maize starch sources, offering options for formulation preferences.
Applications
Pharmaceutical
A primary disintegrant in a wide variety of oral tablets and capsules.
Nutraceutical
Enhances the breakdown of dietary supplements in tablet or capsule form.
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