Pregelatinized Starch
Cold water soluble binder and disintegrant for direct compression tablets
Pharmaceutical Grade
USP/EP
Cold Water Soluble
Cold water soluble binder and disintegrant for direct compression tablets
Pregelatinized starch is a modified starch that has been chemically and physically modified to provide enhanced functionality in pharmaceutical formulations.
Dissolves readily in cold water without heating
Excellent for direct compression tablet manufacturing
Acts as both binder and disintegrant
Low moisture content ensures stability
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Particle Size | ≤ 150 μm (90%) |
| Bulk Density | 0.45 - 0.65 g/cm³ |
| Tapped Density | 0.55 - 0.75 g/cm³ |
| Angle of Repose | ≤ 40° |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 5.0% |
| pH (10% solution) | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Ash Content | ≤ 0.5% |
| Starch Content | ≥ 95% |
| Solubility | Cold water soluble |
Ideal binder for direct compression tablets, providing excellent binding properties and rapid disintegration.
Used as a filler and flow aid in capsule formulations, improving powder flow and content uniformity.
Excellent thickening agent for liquid and semi-solid formulations due to cold water solubility.
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