Description

Dextrin CAS NO 9004-53-9 is a versatile carbohydrate polymer derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch, typically corn, potato, or tapioca. This product is valued for its excellent binding, thickening, and film-forming properties, making it a crucial functional ingredient across numerous industries. Key sectors that rely on dextrin include food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, adhesives, textiles, and foundry casting, where it serves as a safe and effective multi-purpose additive.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and carrier for flavors and colors in products like confectionery, sauces, and instant foods.
• Pharmaceuticals: Acts as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations and as an excipient in capsule production.
• Adhesives & Glues: A primary component in water-soluble adhesives for envelopes, paper bags, and labeling due to its strong binding power.
• Textile Printing & Sizing: Serves as a thickening agent in dye pastes for textile printing and as a sizing agent to strengthen yarn.
• Foundry & Metal Casting: Employed as a core binder in sand molds for its ability to provide green strength and clean burn-out.
• Paper & Corrugating: Functions as a coating adhesive and as a strengthening agent in paper converting processes.
• Personal Care: Used in cosmetics and personal care products as a texture modifier and binder.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dextrin
CAS No.	9004-53-9
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n
Molecular Weight	Variable polymer
Synonyms	Starch Gum; British Gum; Artificial Gum; Tapioca Dextrin; Corn Dextrin; Potato Dextrin; Wheat Dextrin; Pyrodextrin; Calcined Starch; Burnt Starch; Dextrin (NF); Dextrinum
EINECS	232-675-4

Quality Control

Our dextrin is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including technical, food (FCC), and pharmaceutical (NF) specifications. Each batch is tested against stringent parameters for purity, solubility, and physical properties. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specified requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking and degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Solubility (10% in water)	Clear to slightly opalescent solution
Assay (as Dextrin, dry basis)	Min. 95.0%
Loss on Drying	Max. 10.0%
Ash (Sulfated)	Max. 0.5%
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

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