Distarch phosphate
Synonyms
Starch, hydrogen phosphate;
Category
Polymer Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CASRN: 55963-33-2
EINECS: N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white solid.
Solubility slightly soluble in water to soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS (Rev.10) label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
cat oral LD50 |
> 9000mg/kg[1] |
|
guinea pig oral LD50 |
> 18000mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
> 24000mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit oral LD50 |
> 10000mg/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
> 35000mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent film-forming, emulsifying, dispersing, lubricating abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
80.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/Kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents - Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents - Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 29926 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Distarch phosphate
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as dispersing agent, emulsifying agent.
Use as thickening agent.
Use as film-forming agent.
Use as adhesive.
Use as sustained-release agent.
Use as suspending agent.
2, Personal care products
Anti-caking agent, binding agent, absorbent in personal care products.
3, Food
Use as food additive (thickening agent).
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 55963-33-2, Distarch phosphate
Update: 20140911(1); 20200503(2);