Sodium Starch Glycolate (SSG)
Introduction:
Sodium Starch Glycolate (SSG) is a superdisintegrant derived from carboxymethylated potato starch, used to enhance the disintegration of pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. It offers excellent swelling properties when in contact with water, making it a cost-effective and powerful disintegrant.
Key Features:
Excellent swelling properties, improving tablet disintegration
Produced from high-quality potato starch sourced from Europe
Cost-effective and high-purity product
Kosher and Halal certified
Compliant with US DMF and ICH Q3D guidelines
Applications:
Pharmaceuticals
Disintegrant in tablets and capsules for fast dissolution.
Food
As a thickener, stabilizer, and viscosity enhancer.
Cosmetics
Provides smooth texture and consistency in creams and lotions.
Packaging:
Available in 25 kg and 50 kg Paper Bags, HDPE Bags, or Fiber Drums.
Available Brands and Grades Comparative Characteristics:
| EtOH-based | pH Value | GMO-free | Regulatory | Compendial Type | Main Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSG | 5.5 - 7.5 | Yes | Ph. Eur., NF, JP | A | Superdisintegrant with a rapid and high degree of swelling for tablet and capsule formulations. Especially for poorly water-soluble actives and tablet matrices with higher ph values. |