Sodium Starch Glycolate – Superdisintegrant for Fast Tablet Disintegration

Product name: Sodium Starch Glycolate

Synonyms: SSG

CAS: 9063-38-1

MF: Cross-linked carboxymethyl starch sodium

MW: High polymer


Sodium starch glycolate is a cross-linked starch derivative used as a powerful superdisintegrant in tablets and capsules.

It absorbs water rapidly and swells significantly, causing quick tablet breakup and promoting rapid drug release.

It is suitable for direct compression and wet granulation processes and compatible with many APIs.

Widely used in immediate-release, generic, and OTC formulations to ensure reliable disintegration across storage conditions.