Sodium Starch Glycolate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch
- Carboxymethyl Starch Sodium Salt
- Sodium Starch Carboxymethyl Ether
- SSG
Sodium starch glycolate supplier for pharmaceutical and formulation buyers in Malaysia. Also called sodium carboxymethyl starch, sodium starch carboxymethyl ether or SSG, it is a white to off-white modified starch powder used when liquid uptake and tablet disintegration are part of the product design.
Pharmaceutical disintegrant grades may be potato-starch based or maize-starch based, and direct-compression grades are selected where powder flow and swelling must work together. The starch source, degree of substitution, particle size, moisture, pH and microbial limits are confirmed against the required excipient specification.
Tablet, capsule and granule manufacturers use sodium starch glycolate as a superdisintegrant for immediate-release solid doses. Powder blenders and nutraceutical manufacturers may specify it for dry blending or direct compression, while selected personal-care products use modified starch for absorbency, binding or texture.
Send the required source or grade, dosage-form process, performance specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, delivery arrangements and timing are confirmed with the quotation for the selected excipient.
- CAS number
- 9063-38-1
- Grade
- pharmaceutical excipient, potato-starch based, maize-starch based, direct-compression excipient
- Appearance
- white to off-white free-flowing powder
Sodium Starch Glycolate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical disintegrant grade | white to off-white powder | swelling performance, moisture and impurity limits confirmed against the quoted grade | Tablet and capsule formulations that use sodium starch glycolate as a water-uptake and disintegration aid in immediate-release solid doses. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Potato-starch-based sodium starch glycolate | fine white powder | starch source, degree of substitution and swelling profile confirmed against the quoted grade | Excipient systems that specify potato-derived sodium starch glycolate for its swelling, wicking and tablet-break-up behaviour. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Maize-starch-based sodium starch glycolate | fine white to off-white powder | starch source, particle size and swelling profile confirmed against the quoted grade | Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical blends that specify a maize-derived starch glycolate and require a documented disintegration profile. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Direct-compression excipient grade | free-flowing powder | flow, moisture, particle size and swelling behaviour confirmed against the quoted grade | Tablet blends processed by direct compression or dry blending where powder flow and rapid liquid uptake must be balanced in the formulation. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy sodium starch glycolate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium starch glycolate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white free-flowing powder | — |
| Water behaviour | practically insoluble in water but swells rapidly when wetted | — |
| Chemical identity | sodium salt of the carboxymethyl ether of starch | — |
| CAS number | 9063-38-1 | — |
| Grade controls | starch source, degree of substitution, particle size, loss on drying, pH and microbial limits confirmed against the required grade | — |
Sodium Starch Glycolate applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and protect the powder from excess moisture and contamination. Control dust during transfer and follow the safety and quality information supplied for the quoted grade.
Common questions about sodium starch glycolate
What is sodium starch glycolate used for?
It is primarily a pharmaceutical superdisintegrant for immediate-release tablets, capsules and granules. The powder takes up liquid and swells, helping the compact break apart when the formulation and process are designed for that performance.
Is sodium starch glycolate the same as native starch?
No. Sodium starch glycolate is chemically modified starch in a sodium carboxymethyl form, with a different swelling and disintegration profile from native corn, potato or tapioca starch. State the exact excipient name in the enquiry.
What is the difference between potato- and maize-based grades?
The starch source can affect particle behaviour, swelling, flow and the performance profile recorded for the excipient. Choose the source named in the approved formulation, or send the existing specification so the quoted grade can be compared on the same basis.
Does sodium starch glycolate dissolve in water?
It is practically insoluble as a simple dissolved salt, but it absorbs water and swells rapidly. That distinction is central to its disintegrant function, so the swelling test and use level should be considered with the formulation specification.
Which specification details should I include with an enquiry?
State starch source, grade, particle size, moisture or loss-on-drying limit, pH, microbial requirements and the target disintegration or swelling profile. Include the dosage-form process, quantity and delivery location for a useful quotation.
How is sodium starch glycolate priced?
Pricing depends on source, grade, performance specification, quantity and delivery location. Send the approved excipient requirement for a quotation with a stated validity period and confirm any required documentation.