Starch CAS#:9005-25-8
Powerful Gelatinizing & Adhesive Capacity: White fine powder, natural polysaccharide from corn, cassava, potato or wheat, with excellent gelatinizing and bonding performance after heating, effective for thickening, forming and bonding.
Excellent Chemical Inertness & Compatibility Property: Chemically stable under dry condition, compatible with most food and water-based systems; available in food grade and industrial grade for different requirements.
Stable Powder Form for Convenient Transport: Uniform fine powder, stable under sealed dry storage, easy to weigh, transport and automatic feeding.
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | Decomposes upon heating |
| Density | ~1.5 g/cm³ |
| Storage temp | Sealed dry cool warehouse, moisture-proof and mildew-proof |
| Solubility | Insoluble in cold water, gelatinized in hot water, insoluble in ethanol |
| Form | Fine powder |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Odor | Odorless, tasteless |
| PH Value | 5.0–8.0 (aqueous suspension, source dependent) |
| Hygroscopicity | Slightly hygroscopic |
| Stability | Stable when dry; degraded by amylase |
| EINECS No. | 232-679-6 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 9005-25-8 |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Hazard Codes | Not applicable |
| Risk Statements | R36 |
| Safety Statements | S22; S24/25 |
| UN Number | Not regulated |
| Hazard Class | Not dangerous goods |
| Packing Group | Not applicable |
| Flammability | Combustible dust |
| HS Code | 35051000 |
Main applications: Food thickener, shaping agent, pharmaceutical tablet binder, paper making & textile sizing agent, corrugated board adhesive, fermentation raw material, biodegradable material feedstock.
