- Supplied By:Tereos
- Product Code:P15295
- Regional Availability:Canada
- Chemical Name:Corn Starch
- CAS Number:9005-25-8
- Functions:Diluent, Binder, Viscosity Modifier, Thickener, Disintegrant
- Dosage Form:Gummies, Powder & Powder Blends
- Labeling Claims:Naturally Derived, Melamine-free, Vegan, Halal, Kosher, Irradiation-free, Non-GMO, Latex-free, Not Engineered With Nanomaterials
- Certifications & Compliance:Directive 396/2005/EC, FSSC 22000, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), ISO 9001, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Directive 852/2004/EC, National Formulary (NF), Halal, Directive 178/2002/EC, Kosher
MERITENA 141 PHARMA is maize starch derived from the caryopsis of Zea mais L. It appears as a matte, white to slightly yellowish, very fine powder that produces a creaking sensation when pressed between the fingers. In terms of solubility, it is practically insoluble in cold water and ethanol (96%).