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Modified Starch
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Modified Starch is a chemically modified, food-grade starch designed to enhance texture, stability, and clarity in various food and industrial applications. It provides excellent thickening, gelling, and stabilizing properties, while maintaining clarity in finished products. The modification improves resistance to heat, acid, and shear, making it ideal for complex processing conditions. Clearam CH 4020 is widely used in processed foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products.
Modified Starch
Primary Uses
- Food Industry
- Thickener and stabilizer in sauces, soups, gravies, and dressings.
- Improves texture and mouthfeel in dairy products such as yogurt and cream.
- Used in canned foods and ready meals to maintain consistency during processing and storage.
- Enhances clarity and viscosity in clear beverages and fruit juices.
- Baking and Confectionery
- Acts as a binder and moisture retainer in bakery fillings, icings, and confections.
- Provides freeze-thaw stability in frozen desserts and bakery goods.
- Pharmaceuticals
- Excipient in tablet formulations as a binder and disintegrant.
- Used in suspensions and syrups for viscosity control and stability.
Secondary Uses
- Personal Care Products
- Thickener and stabilizer in lotions, creams, and gels.
- Enhances texture and sensory feel in cosmetics and toiletries.
- Industrial Applications
- Used in paper coating formulations for improved surface properties.
- Employed in adhesives for controlled viscosity and film formation.
- Nutraceuticals
- Stabilizes liquid supplements and enhances bioavailability of active compounds.
1. Basic Identification Attributes
- Chemical Name (IUPAC): Modified starch (hydroxypropylated or other substitution types)
- Common/Trade Name: Modified Starch Clearam CH 4020
- CAS Number: Typically mixture; depends on starch source
- HS Code: 3505.10 (Dextrins and other modified starches)
- Synonyms: Modified food starch; Clearam CH 4020
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
- Physical State: Fine powder
- Color & Odor: White to off-white; odorless or faint characteristic starch odor
- Solubility: Dispersible in cold water; forms clear gel upon heating
- Particle Size: Typically 10–50 microns
- Functional Properties: Heat stable, acid resistant, shear resistant
3. Safety & Hazard Attributes
- GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous
- Toxicity: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food and cosmetic use
- Exposure Limits: No specific limits; standard hygiene practices recommended
4. Storage & Handling Attributes
- Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and contaminants
- Container Type: Supplied in kraft paper bags with polyethylene lining or bulk containers
- Shelf Life: Typically 12–24 months if stored properly
- Handling Precautions: Avoid dust formation; use dust masks if necessary
5. Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
- Complies with FDA food additive regulations (21 CFR)
- Meets Codex Alimentarius standards for modified starches
- Approved for use in EU, Japan, and other major markets
6. Environmental & Health Impact
- Biodegradability: Fully biodegradable, environmentally friendly
- Ecotoxicity: Low environmental impact
- Bioaccumulation: Not applicable
- Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: Not classified as hazardous
Safety Handling Precautions
- PPE Required: Dust masks and gloves recommended during handling of powder
- Handling Guidelines: Use in well-ventilated areas; avoid inhalation of dust
- Storage Measures: Keep containers tightly closed; protect from moisture
First Aid Measures
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air if irritation occurs
- Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water if irritation develops
- Eye Contact: Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes; seek medical advice if irritation persists
- Ingestion: Generally safe; seek medical advice if large amounts ingested
Firefighting Measures
- Fire Hazards: Combustible dust; avoid dust cloud formation
- Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical
- Special Precautions: Use breathing apparatus if dust is present
- Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides
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