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Zeins

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Zeins structure

Zeins 

structure
  • CAS No:

    9010-66-6

  • Chemical Name:

    Zeins

  • Synonyms:

    Zeins;Zein;Zein DP;Albumex 232;Z 3625;Phytokeluster Z;Aqua Zein;Zein DP-N

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Film Forming

Description

White to slightly yellow powder; odorless; tasteless. Free of cystine, lysine, and tryptophan. A resinous material dispersible in water with neutral sulfonated castor oil; soluble in dilute alcohol; insoluble in water, dilute acids, anhydrous alcohols, turpentine, esters, oils, fats. Nontoxic protein of the prolamine class, derived from corn; contains 17 amino acids. Combustible. Zein is a prolamin obtained from corn (Zea mays Linne' (Fam. Gramineae)). It occurs as a granular, straw- to pale ye

Zeins Basic Attributes

0.00000

35040090

Characteristics

0.00000

Solid powder

266-283 °C

Zein should be stored in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place. It has not been reported to polymerize.

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

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22-24/25

Zeins Use and Manufacturing

Paper coating, grease-resistant coating, label varnishes, laminated board, solid-color prints, printing inks, food coatings, microencapsulation, fibers. Zein is a corn protein produced from corn gluten meal. it lacks the amino acids, lysine and tryptophan, so it is not suitable as a sole source of dietary protein. it is insoluble in water and alcohols but is soluble in aqueous alcohols, glycols, and glycol ethers. it functions as a film and coating to provide a moisture barrier for nuts and grain products. it also functions as a coating for confections and a glaze for panned goods.

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Registered Holders

  • Hunan Er-Kang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    China China
    Active
  • Gaoyou Rixing Medical Supplementary Materlals Co., Ltd.

    China China
    Inactive
  • Beijing PHDS Medicine Technology Co., Ltd.

    China China
    Inactive

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