Maize starch

نشا الذرة

KindExcipient
ClassFiller / diluent
SynonymsCorn starch, Amylum maydis, Starch
Common uses / formsFiller, binder (as paste) and disintegrant in wet granulation; 5–40% w/w
PropertiesNative polysaccharide; poor flow/compactibility alone; used as diluent, in-situ binder paste and disintegrant
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsRegional, EU, China
Dominant inbound routeLocal
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesMulti-functional; often regionally sourced; check LOD/microbial limits
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Filler / diluent)

Microcrystalline cellulose · Lactose monohydrate · Spray-dried lactose · Anhydrous lactose · Mannitol · Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Maize starch — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-maize-starch.html