LYCATAB® PGS is used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications as a binder for wet granulation.
Features
- Natural pregelatinized maize starch resulting from a combination of the natural binding properties of pregels starches and a controlled manufacturing process
- Dispersible and partially soluble in cold water and ready for use
- High-stability reproducible binding properties during granulation and dissolution profile of actives in final forms
- Can be used in granules and swallowable forms
Chemical Name: Starch, Pregelatinized
Function: Filler, Disintegrant, Binder
Certifications & Compliance: EXCiPACT, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), FSSAI, ISO 9001, GMP, FDA IID, Kosher, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Halal, FSSC 22000
Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, BSE-free, Vegan, Melamine-free, TSE-free, Acrylamide-free, Peroxide-free
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Safety Data Sheet
LYCATAB® PGS Safety Data Sheet (REC - EN)
LYCATAB® PGS Safety Data Sheet (REC - EN)
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LYCATAB® PGS Technical Data Sheet
LYCATAB® PGS Technical Data Sheet
Technical Data SheetSafety Data Sheet
LYCATAB® PGS Safety Data Sheet (REC - ES)
LYCATAB® PGS Safety Data Sheet (REC - ES)
Safety Data SheetSafety Data Sheet
LYCATAB® PGS Safety Data Sheet (US - EN)
LYCATAB® PGS Safety Data Sheet (US - EN)
Safety Data SheetSafety Data Sheet
LYCATAB® PGS Safety Data Sheet (REC - PT)
LYCATAB® PGS Safety Data Sheet (REC - PT)
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LYCATAB® PGS Pregelatinized Starch - Pharma Features & Benefits
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Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Iron Content (Monitoring plan) | max. 20 | ppm | EP-USP/ NF |
| Loss on Drying | max. 14.0 | % | USP / NF |
| Loss on Drying | max. 15.0 | % | EP |
| Particle Size (Residue on 315 micron) | max. 20 | % | - |
| Particle Size (Residue on 80 micron) | min. 50 | % | - |
| pH | 4.5 - 7.0 | - | EP-USP/ NF |
| Residue On Ignition (Monitoring plan) | max. 0.5 | % | USP / NF |
| Sulfated Ash Content (Monitoring plan) | max. 0.6 | % | EP |
| Sulfur Dioxide Content (Monitoring plan) | max. 80 | ppm | USP / NF |
| Sulfur Dioxide Content (Monitoring plan) | max. 50 | ppm | EP |
Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Escherichia coli (Monitoring plan) | Absent | per 10g | - |
| Salmonella Species (Monitoring plan) | Absent | per 10g | - |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | max. 1000 | CFU/g | Plate count |
| Total Yeasts and Moulds Count | max. 100 | CFU/g | - |
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Packaging Information
- ROQ Product Code: 652106
- Article (SKU) Code: 652106107
- Package Size & Type: 20 kg free film paper bag
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Storage and Handling
The product durability may vary according to packaging type and manufacturing plant. Proper information is shown on labeling and CoA. We recommend to preserve the product in its unopened original packaging, preferably protected from wide variations of temperature and humidity. Upon opening, use the product as quickly as possible to prevent moisture regain.
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