Maize / Corn starch - ( 100 g )
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Product name
Maize starch, Corn starch
Product use
Pharmaceutical industry, paper industry, textiles, animal nutrition
Information
Corn starch is a carbohydrate, synthesized in plants by the polymerization of molecules of D-glucose ((C6H10O5)n), a-join (1,4) and (1,6) glycosidic bonds. It is produced in the corn wet milling process and contains about 28% amylose (linear portion), and 72% amylopectin (branched portion).
Usage
Pharmaceutical industry
Corn starch is used in the fermentation substrate and tabletting.
Paper industry
Corn starch improves the mechanical properties of the paper. It is also used as raw material in the production of adhesives for corrugated board.
Textiles
One of the basic functions of corn starch is starching that may find its use in the textile industry and domestic use.
Animal nutrition
Corn starch is used in the preparation of feed.
Specification
CAS number: 9005-25-8
EC number: 232-679-6
Chemical formula: (C6H10O5)2
Appearance: fine powder
Colour: white to light yellow
Odor: odorless
Flavor: characteristic
Humidity: max. 14%
Storage
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place, on pallets covered with plastic foil. Keep away from chemicals and materials with a specific odor.