DEPROGEL-SSG is the sodium salt of carboxymethyl ether of starch (Sodium Carboxy Methyl Starch). It is a premier disintegrating agent widely utilized in oral pharmaceuticals, appearing as a white, free-flowing powder that is odorless and tasteless.
Its mechanism involves rapid water uptake followed by massive swelling, which bursts the tablet apart for optimal drug release.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Description | White to off-white, free-flowing powder; odorless; hygroscopic. |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water; forms colloidal suspension. |
| pH | 5.5 – 7.5 (1–2% aqueous dispersion) |
| Loss on Drying | Not more than 10.0% |
| Assay (Sodium) | 2.8 – 4.2% (Type A) |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with non-sterile excipient limits |
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Sodium Starch Glycolate