MAIZE STARCH
Starch
is derived from maize and purified. It is fine white powder with slight and
characteristic taste. It is practically insoluble in cold water and in alcohol.
PHARMACOPOEAL SPECIFICATIONS
| PARAMETERS | IP | USP26-NF21 |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Very fine, white or slightly yellowish powder or irregular white masses which are readily reducible to powder, creaks when pressed between the fingers; odourless and tasteless. | |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in cold water and in ethanol (95%). | |
| Identification | ||
| A | Comply | Comply |
| B | Comply | Comply |
| C | Comply | Not Applicable |
| Acidity, NMT, ml | 2 | Not Applicable |
| pH | - | 4.5 - 7.0 |
| Iron , ppm | 40 | 20 |
| Fluorescence | No fluorescence under screened UV Light | Not Applicable |
| Oxidising Substances | Comply | 20 |
| Sulphated Ash, NMT, % | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Loss on Drying, NMT % * | 15 | 14 |
| Sulfur Dioxide, % | Not Applicable | 0.008 |
| Organic Volatile Impurities | Not Applicable | Meets the requirements |
| Microbial Limits | ||
| Salmonella species |
Not Applicable | Absent |
| Escherichia coli |
Not Applicable | Absent |
* Low moisture grade starch
is also available.
