Cationic Starch CAS#:56780-58-6
Powerful Adsorption & Flocculating Capacity: White fine powder, cationic modified starch grafted with quaternary ammonium groups, strong adsorption capacity to anionic fibers and fillers, excellent retention and flocculation performance.
Excellent Chemical Inertness & Compatibility Property: Chemically stable within pH 4–10, compatible with wet-end paper systems; available in different substitution degrees for paper, water treatment and cosmetic systems.
Stable Powder Form for Convenient Transport: Uniform fine powder, stable under sealed storage, easy to weigh, transport and automatic feeding.
Cationic Starch is a high-demand functional modified starch raw material, biodegradable, low irritation and covers a wide range of industrial application scenarios.
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | Decomposes upon heating |
| Density | ~1.5 g/cm³ |
| Storage temp | Sealed dry cool warehouse, moisture-proof and mildew-proof |
| Solubility | Dispersible in cold water, gelatinized and dissolved by heating, insoluble in ethanol |
| Form | Fine powder |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Odor | Odorless, tasteless |
| PH Value | 5.0–8.0 (5% aqueous suspension, grade dependent) |
| Hygroscopicity | Slightly hygroscopic |
| Stability | Stable in airtight packaging; decomposes at high temperature |
| EINECS No. | Not listed |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 56780-58-6 |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Hazard Codes | Not applicable |
| Risk Statements | R36 |
| Safety Statements | S22; S24/25 |
| UN Number | Not regulated |
| Hazard Class | Not dangerous goods |
| Packing Group | Not applicable |
| Flammability | Non-flammable |
| HS Code | 35051000 |
Main applications: Paper dry strength agent, retention & drainage aid, wastewater flocculant, gypsum board reinforcing agent, oilfield additive, personal care conditioning agent.
