Description

Distarch Phosphate is a modified starch widely used as a versatile food additive and industrial hydrocolloid. This chemically cross-linked starch offers superior stability, texture, and performance compared to native starches, making it a critical ingredient for product consistency and quality. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and paper industries seeking reliable thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agents.

Application

• Food Industry: As a thickener, stabilizer, and texturizer in sauces, gravies, soups, canned foods, frozen foods, and dairy products to improve viscosity and freeze-thaw stability.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations, and as a viscosity modifier in topical creams and lotions.
• Paper Manufacturing: Employed as a wet-end additive to improve sheet strength, retention, and surface sizing.
• Textile Industry: Serves as a sizing agent to strengthen yarns and improve weaving efficiency.
• Adhesives & Construction: Functions as a viscosity controller and water retention agent in wallpaper pastes, gypsum boards, and other building materials.
• Personal Care: Acts as a texture enhancer and absorbent in cosmetic powders, creams, and deodorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Distarch Phosphate
CAS No.	55963-33-2
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n•P (Cross-linked polymer)
Molecular Weight	Polymer (Variable)
Synonyms	Phosphated Distarch; Starch Phosphate; Cross-linked Starch Phosphate; E 1412; INS 1412; Food Starch Modified; Modified Starch (Phosphate); Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate (related); Acetylated Distarch Phosphate (related)
EINECS	259-952-6

Quality Control

Our Distarch Phosphate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It is tested to ensure compliance with relevant food-grade specifications, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and JECFA standards. Key parameters such as residual phosphate, heavy metals, and microbiological limits are rigorously controlled. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch to guarantee traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent caking and degradation due to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (as starch, dry basis)	Min. 85%
pH (1% solution)	5.0 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	Max. 15%
Residual Phosphate (as P)	Max. 0.4%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	Max. 1 ppm
Total Plate Count	Max. 1000 cfu/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.