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Catalog Number | CI-HC-0126 |
Product Name | Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch |
CAS | 9005-25-8 |
Description | Oryza Sativa Starch, also known as Rice Starch, is a white and fine powder derived from the rice plant. It is a common ingredient in various foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products due to its excellent absorbency, emulsifying properties, and skin conditioning benefits. In the cosmetics industry, rice starch is used as a natural absorbent agent in products such as dry shampoo, body powders, and baby powders. Its soft and smooth texture also makes it an ideal ingredient in facial and body scrubs. |
Appearance | fine white powder |
Application | 1. Food Industry: Rice starch is used as a thickener, stabilizer and gelling agent in food products such as soups, sauces, gravies, bakery creams, noodles, and snacks. 2. Pharmaceutical Industry: Rice starch is used as an excipient in the manufacturing process of pharmaceutical tablets, capsules, and other oral dosage forms. 3. Cosmetic Industry: Rice starch is used as an absorbent and texturizing agent in cosmetic and personal care products such as talcum powders, dry shampoo, and facial powders. 4. Textile Industry: Rice starch is used as a sizing agent in the textile industry to improve the strength and stiffness of yarns during weaving. 5. Paper Industry: Rice starch is used as a bonding agent in paper products to enhance their strength and stiffness. 6. Biodegradable Materials: Rice starch can be used as a raw material for developing biodegradable materials such as packaging, disposable utensils and other products. |
Features And Benefits | 1. Absorbs excess oil and sebum on the skin 2. Acts as a natural thickener in cosmetic formulations 3. Provides a smooth and silky texture to products 4. Helps to improve the spreadability of formulations 5. Can be used in dry shampoo formulations as an alternative to talc 6. Gives a matte finish to products 7. Suitable for use in a variety of cosmetic products, including powders, creams, and lotions. |