TABLE OF CONTENTS [Nat'l. Starch & Chem./Food Prods.]
Chem. Descrip.: Food starch modified derived from waxy maize
Uses: Crisping agent, texturizer for baked snacks, cereals, coated snacks
Features: Pregelatinized; cold water swelling; rec. where expansion and crispy texture are desired
Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 172.892; DOT nonregulated; SARA 313 nonreportable
Properties: Wh. to off-wh. fine powd.; starch odor; sol. in water; m.w. > 10,000; sp.gr. 1.5; pH ?» 5.5 (1%); ?» 8% moisture
Toxicology: Possible physical irritant from dust particles; particulates may scratch eye surfs. and cause mech. irritation; possible nuisance dust by inh.; maintain below TWA 10 mg/m 3; low oral toxicity; low toxicity by skin contact; TSCA listed
Precaution: Potential for dust explosion; minimize dust generation
Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Does not undergo spontaneous decomp.; typ. combustion prods.: CO, CO 2, N, water
Storage: Store @ ambient temps.; sensitive to static electricity
[Nat'l. Starch & Chem./Food Prods.]
Chem. Descrip.: Food starch modified derived from waxy maize
Uses: Texturizer, shelf-life extender, volume control agent, crisping agent for baked or fried puffed snacks, cookies, crackers, breading mixes, other baked goods, pet foods, confectionery intermediates, instant puddings
Features: Pregelatinized; contributes to uniform cell structure and reduces breakage in prods.
Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 172.892; DOT nonregulated; SARA 313 nonreportable
Properties: Wh. to off-wh. fine powd.; starch odor; sol. in water; m.w. > 10,000; sp.gr. 1.5; pH ?» 6 (1%); ?» 8% moisture
Toxicology: Possible physical irritant from dust particles;
