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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. |
What is the chemical formula of Starch?
The chemical formula of Starch is (C6H10O5)n.
What are some synonyms for Starch?
Some synonyms for Starch include tapon, trogum, w-13 stabilizer, and stable starch indicator.
What are the chemical properties of Starch?
The melting point of Starch is 256-258°C, density is 1.5, and it is soluble in water with a solubility of 20 mg/mL.
How is Starch used in the pharmaceutical industry?
Starch is used as a versatile excipient in oral solid-dosage formulations as a binder, diluent, and disintegrant.
What are some potential hazards associated with Starch?
Starch is combustible and presents a dust explosion hazard. It can also cause dermatitis and is a questionable carcinogen.
How is Starch produced?
Starch is extracted from plant sources through processes such as steeping, wet milling, dry milling, or physical separation with hydrocyclones.
What are the agricultural uses of Starch?
Starch is a reserve carbohydrate stored in seeds, roots, or stems of plants. It is one of the major sources of carbohydrates and can be extracted from sources like arrowroot, barley, corn, maize, and potato.
What are some safety considerations when handling Starch in a pharmaceutical setting?
Starch is considered nontoxic and nonirritant but should be protected from high humidity. Starch solutions are physically unstable and should be prepared fresh.
How does Starch function in tablet formulations?
Starch is used as a disintegrant in tablet formulations at concentrations of 3-25% w/w to promote tablet disintegration.
In what other industries is Starch commonly used?
Starch is used in cosmetics as a thickener and in face powders. It is also used in food products and as a biochem/physiol agent in reducing serum cholesterol levels.
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