Starch
Epitochem International offers a versatile range of starch-based excipients tailored for solid dosage formulations across pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors. Starches serve critical roles as binders, disintegrants, fillers, and film-formers, ensuring compressibility, flow, and dissolution performance. Our portfolio includes Maize Starch, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, and Modified Starches, each meeting pharmacopeial specifications. Whether you're optimizing tablets, capsules, or granules, our starch solutions deliver consistency, functionality, and regulatory assurance. Reach out for COAs, samples, or pricing—we’re here to streamline your sourcing journey.
| Name | CAS # | LOD (%) | pH (1% dispersion) | Functional Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize Starch (Corn Starch) | 9005-25-8 | ≤14.0% | 4.5–7.0 | Binder, Filler, Disintegrant |
| Pregelatinized Starch | 9005-25-8* | ≤14.0% | 4.0–7.0 | Binder, Disintegrant, Filler |
| Sodium Starch Glycolate | 9063-38-1 | ≤10.0% | 5.5–7.5 | Superdisintegrant |
| Modified Starch (e.g., Hydroxypropyl) | Varies | ≤10.0% | 4.5–7.0 | Binder, Filler, Film-former |
| Tapioca Starch | 9005-25-8* | ≤14.0% | 4.5–7.0 | Filler, Binder, Disintegrant |
| Potato Starch | 9005-25-8* | — | — | Disintegrant, Binder |