Dextrin

Dextrin (CAS 9004-53-9), also known commercially as E1400, is a starch-derived carbohydrate produced through partial hydrolysis or thermal treatment of starch.

Where is Dextrin used?

• Food production: bulking agent and encapsulation carrier for flavors, oils, and spray-dried ingredients
• Corrugated board, paper bag, and envelope manufacturing: fast-tack, water-based bonding in dextrin-based adhesives
• Textile and printing: thickener in screen printing pastes and sizing agent to improve fabric stiffness
• Pharmaceutical tablet and capsule manufacturing: binder and diluent supporting granulation and controlled disintegration
• It functions as a binder, adhesive, thickener, and carrier.

Good to know: Conversion degree and solubility profiles vary by grade, so buyers typically specify dextrin type based on application requirements. Common varieties include white, yellow, or British gum depending on the desired chemical properties.