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| Westar+3 | |
| Cationic flake corn starch | |
| Westar+3 Cationic Flake Corn Starch was developed specifically as a replacement for cationic potato starches with the added benefit of greater strength and hardness. Westar+3 has a high nitrogen content (0.30%), the same as imported European potato starches. It will floc 25-30% more colloidal silica than our regular Westar+ Cationic Flake (0.20% N2) giving it an advantage in high silica formulations (8% by weight of fibers). | |
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| More Uniform Coating and Floccing — | Corn flakes disperse
much faster than potato flakes, creating a more uniform product. |
| Flocs 25-30% More Silica — | Readily flocs high
silica formulations and is particularly effective with smaller particle
colloidal silica, like
Levasill FO1440. |
| Higher Green and Fired Strengths — | Corn starch micelles
are half the size of potato starch micelles, resulting in higher strength,
hardness, and density. |
| No Cooking or Pre-Dissolving — | Readily dispersing
pre-gel flakes can be added dry directly to the slurry tank, providing more accurate
additions, reduced bacterial attack, and less labor and equipment. |
| Made in the USA — | Corn starch does
not suffer from periodic shortages as do the European potato starches, so
you can confidently plan for ample supplies. |
| Typical Physical Properties | |||
| Color | Cream | ||
| Consistency | Flake | ||
| Approximate Bulk Density (pcf) | 18 - 22 | ||
| Nitrogen Content (%) | 0.30 | ||
| pH (5% Solution) | 6 - 7 | ||
| Toxicity | Non-toxic. Natural product. See SDS. | ||
| Packaging | Paper bags, 44 lbs net, 24 bags per pallet. | ||
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