Description

Cationic Starch is a chemically modified starch derivative where cationic groups, typically quaternary ammonium, are introduced onto the starch polymer backbone. This modification imparts a positive charge, making it a highly effective flocculant and retention aid in aqueous systems. It is essential for industries requiring enhanced fiber bonding, drainage improvement, and charge neutralization. Key sectors utilizing this product include paper manufacturing, water treatment, textiles, and personal care.

Application

• Paper & Pulp Industry: As a wet-end additive for improving dry strength, retention of fines and fillers, and drainage rates.
• Water Treatment: Acts as an organic flocculant for clarifying process water and wastewater by agglomerating suspended negatively charged particles.
• Textile Sizing & Finishing: Used as a sizing agent for yarns and as a finishing chemical to improve fabric handle and appearance.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a cationic conditioning agent in hair care products and skin creams for improved feel and substantivity.
• Oilfield Drilling: Employed as a fluid loss control additive and shale inhibitor in water-based drilling muds.
• Construction Materials: Used as an adhesive and rheology modifier in gypsum boards and other building materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cationic Starch
CAS No.	68457-84-1
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n with cationic substituents
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Cationic Potato Starch; Quaternary Ammonium Starch Ether; Starch, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride; Cationic Tapioca Starch; Starch Gum Cationic; Cationic Corn Starch; Positively Charged Starch; CAT Starch; EINECS 270-674-1
EINECS	270-674-1

Quality Control

Our Cationic Starch is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent performance, including parameters such as degree of substitution, viscosity, and charge density. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and key specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept away from high humidity to prevent caking and maintain free-flowing properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Cationic Starch)	Min. 95%
Degree of Substitution (D.S.)	0.01 - 0.07 (Customizable)
Moisture Content	Max. 12%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Viscosity (Brookfield)	As per grade requirement
Ash Content	Max. 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.