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Maize Starch

CAS9005-25-8Formula(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ
Food & BeverageBakery & ConfectioneryProcessed FoodsPharmaceuticalsTextilesPaper Industry

Identity

CAS Number9005-25-8
Chemical Formula(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ
SynonymsCorn starch, Cornstarch, Amylum maydis

Characteristics

Molar WeightVariable polymer (10⁵–10⁸ g/mol)
Melting PointN/A (gelatinises at 62–72 °C)
Boiling PointN/A
FormsFine powder

Physical Properties

AppearanceWhite to off-white fine powder
OdorOdorless to faintly characteristic

Packaging & Storage

Packaging25 kg multi-layer paper bags, 500 kg / 1000 kg big bags
Shelf Life24 months from date of manufacture

Key Applications

  • 01Thickener and stabiliser in soups, sauces and gravies
  • 02Tablet binder and disintegrant in pharmaceuticals
  • 03Sizing agent in textile warp preparation
  • 04Surface coating binder in paper manufacture
  • 05Dusting starch in bakery and confectionery

Industries Served

Food & BeverageBakery & ConfectioneryProcessed FoodsPharmaceuticalsTextilesPaper Industry

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