Cationic starch Cationic starch
Cationic starch
Cationic starch

Cationic starch

85.0 USD ($)/Metric Ton

Product Details:

  • Chemical Composition Cationic Etherified Starch (with quaternary ammonium groups)
  • Ph Level 6.0 - 8.5
  • Solubility Dispersible in cold water, forms stable paste in hot water
  • Application Paper industry (wet-end additive), Textile industry, Adhesive formulations, Wastewater treatment
  • Ingredients Natural starch, Cationic modification agents
  • Product Type Modified Starch
  • Form Powder
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Cationic starch Price And Quantity

  • 85.0 USD ($)/Metric Ton
  • 50 Metric Ton

Cationic starch Product Specifications

  • 25 kg, 50 kg, or as required
  • White
  • Dispersible in cold water, forms stable paste in hot water
  • Customizable (commonly supplied in 25 kg, 50 kg, or bulk packaging)
  • Cationic Starch
  • 6.0 - 8.5
  • Natural starch, Cationic modification agents
  • Odorless and Tasteless
  • Paper industry (wet-end additive), Textile industry, Adhesive formulations, Wastewater treatment
  • Trace
  • HDPE Bag with Liner or as per requirement
  • 24 Months
  • 12% Max
  • Industrial Grade
  • Cationic Etherified Starch (with quaternary ammonium groups)
  • 99%
  • Modified Starch
  • Powder
  • Nil
  • Fine Powder
  • High in hot water
  • 0.2% Max
  • Fully biodegradable
  • Non-toxic, safe for industrial use
  • 6.5 - 8.5
  • Complies with industry standards
  • 95% passes through 100 mesh
  • Cool, dry place away from sunlight
  • 0.025 - 0.035
  • 200-1200 cps (depends on grade)

Cationic starch Trade Information

  • South Africa
  • Paypal, Days after Acceptance (DA), Delivery Point (DP)
  • 50 Metric Ton Per Week
  • 50 Week

Product Description

Cationic Starch is a high-quality, modified starch widely used in the paper manufacturing, textile, and industrial adhesive industries for its superior bonding, retention, and film-forming properties. Engineered to carry a positive charge, this starch binds efficiently to negatively charged fibers, fillers, and pigments, significantly improving paper strength, drainage, and retention during production.

Derived from renewable plant sources like corn, tapioca, or potato, our cationic starch is biodegradable, sustainable, and eco-friendly, making it the preferred choice for manufacturers seeking green chemistry solutions. Its excellent performance in wet-end applications, surface sizing, and coating formulations helps reduce chemical demand and enhances production efficiency.

Whether you're in paperboard, tissue, or fine paper manufacturing, or require a textile sizing agent or industrial binder, our cationic starch delivers consistent quality, improved runnability, and high retention value.



Exceptional Industrial Performance

Cationic starch stands out in industrial applications due to its cationic modification and fine powder form. Its ability to disperse easily in cold water and generate high viscosity in hot water makes it perfect for applications requiring rapid solubility and strong binding properties, such as in the paper and textile industries. This efficiency is further enhanced by its stable pH range and high purity rating.


Safety and Environmental Benefits

Fully biodegradable and classified as non-toxic, cationic starch is a safe and sustainable option for industrial use. Its negligible protein and fat content, absence of heavy metals (compliant with industry standards), and odorless, tasteless qualities make it an excellent choice for processes demanding clean, high-quality additives. Its packaging ensures long shelf life and ease of storage.

FAQ's of Cationic starch:


Q: How should cationic starch be stored for optimal shelf life?

A: Cationic starch should be kept in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. Proper storage in HDPE bags with liners helps maintain its quality and ensures a shelf life of up to 24 months.

Q: What is the primary use of cationic starch in the paper industry?

A: In the paper industry, cationic starch acts as a wet-end additive, improving paper strength, retention of fine particles, and enhancing overall paper quality by interacting with negatively charged fibers.

Q: When is cationic starch typically added to industrial processes?

A: Cationic starch is usually incorporated during the preparation phase of papermaking, textile processing, or adhesive formulation. It is commonly added after dispersing in cold water or swelling in hot water, following specific process requirements.

Q: Where can cationic starch be applied besides the paper industry?

A: Beyond papermaking, cationic starch is used in the textile industry as a sizing agent, in adhesive formulations to improve bonding, and in wastewater treatment for flocculation due to its cationic charge.

Q: What are the benefits of using cationic starch over regular starch?

A: Cationic starch offers enhanced solubility, greater swelling capacity in hot water, improved binding with negatively charged materials, and superior biodegradability-making it safer and more efficient for industrial applications compared to conventional starches.

Q: How is cationic starch processed for industrial use?

A: Natural starch is chemically modified with cationic agents (quaternary ammonium compounds), then dried into a fine powder. This process ensures high purity and an optimal degree of substitution, ready for diverse industrial use.

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