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).

Westar+3 offers these advantages

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 Pre-Dissolving
Readily dispersing 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 - No More Shortages
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 and Consistency
Cream colored flakes
Approximate Bulk Density (pcf)
18 - 22
Nitrogen Content, wt%
0.30
pH (5% solution)
6 - 7
Toxicity
Non-toxic. See SDS.
Packaging
paper bags, 35 lbs net, 40 bags/skid, 1400 lbs. net per skid

SDS




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