Products in Industrial Additives & Materials: Paper Manufacturing

MAKON® 25R2 stands as a notable nonionic reverse EO/PO block copolymer, prized for its swift-breaking, low foaming, and defoaming capabilities. Its versatility extends across a spectrum of industries where its unique properties find diverse applications and contribute to enhanced performance and efficiency.

ADM Native Starch 200 I is extracted from selected French wheat. It is used in the paper industry at three main stages of papermaking. Firstly, it is used in the mass that bonds cellulose-starch-cellulose in order to increase the mechanical strength of the paper. Secondly, it is used at the size press to strengthen the cohesion of the fiber surface and avoid bobbing. Finally, it is used in coating products to hide the irregularities of the surface and replace the natural macroporosity, giving an appropriate artificial microporosity for writing or printing.

ADM Cationic Starch 166 is a cationic, hot water-soluble maize starch ideal for various industrial applications, especially in paper wet-end applications. It is a non-GMO product that complies with the regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration under 21 CFR 175.105.

ADM Native Starch 120 I is a hot water-soluble native maize starch suited for various industrial applications, especially paper surface treatment. It improves texture and tenderness, providing a clean, neutral flavor that won’t interfere with the finished product’s taste. Additionally, it also delivers textural benefits in a variety of applications, including filled cakes, tortillas, and cereals.

Clinton 240 Acid Modified Industrial Corn Starch #028240 is a medium-viscosity, acid-modified starch that is employed by the paper and textile industries for size applications, particularly at high temperatures. A benefit of this product is that the hot paste is less viscous than that of an unmodified starch, and at elevated temperatures, the pastes are slightly clearer. For most applications, it is desirable to hold this paste at high temperatures to prevent excessive setback. When dried, this starch forms tough, opaque films that withstand the physical tests characteristic of the construction and paper industry, such as the tensile, Mullen, and wax pick tests.

Clinton 260 Acid Modified Industrial Corn Starch #028260 is a medium-viscosity, acid-modified starch that is employed by the paper and textile industries for size applications, particularly at high temperatures. A benefit of this product is that the hot paste is less viscous than that of an unmodified starch, and at elevated temperatures, the pastes are slightly clearer. For most applications, it is desirable to hold this paste at high temperatures to prevent excessive setback. When dried, this starch forms tough, opaque films that withstand the physical tests characteristic of the paper industry, such as the tensile, Mullen, and wax pick tests.

ADM Cationic Starch 146 is a cationic, hot water-soluble maize starch that is well-suited for a wide range of industrial applications, with a particular focus on paper wet-end applications. This non-GMO product is fully compliant with the regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration under 21 CFR 175.105.

ADM Cationic Starch 142 is a cationic maize starch that is hot water-soluble and well-suited for various industrial applications, especially paper surface treatment. Native starches are known for improving texture and tenderness, and ADM Cationic Starch 142 is no exception. It provides a clean and neutral flavor that won't interfere with the taste of the final product. The versatility of native starches is also evident with ADM Cationic Starch 142, as it delivers textural benefits in a wide range of applications, including filled cakes, tortillas, and cereals.

ADM Cationic Starch 163 is a cationic, hot water-soluble maize starch ideal for various industrial applications, especially in paper wet-end applications. It is a non-GMO product that complies with the regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration under 21 CFR 175.105.

Clinton 444 Oxidized Corn Starch #028444 is specifically processed to produce a superior converting starch that is well suited to the thermal converting techniques used in paper mill operations. When jet-cooked, the resulting paste displays a low viscosity and a clear appearance. It maintains desirable characteristics with a low setback rate, such as the white color and minimal residue. When dried, this starch forms clear, strong films that withstand the physical tests characteristic of the paper industry, such as the tensile, Mullen, and wax pick tests.

ADM Cationic Starch 174 is a cationic maize starch that is hot water-soluble and well-suited for various industrial applications, especially paper surface treatment. It is a native starch that improves texture and tenderness, providing a clean and neutral flavor that won't interfere with the taste of the final product. Additionally, ADM Cationic Starch 174 is versatile and delivers textural benefits in a wide range of applications, including filled cakes, tortillas, and cereals.

Clinton 130 Corn Starch #028130 is an enzyme-converting starch containing an effective buffer system for optimum pH control that helps maintain efficient utilization of the enzyme during the conversion process. This ADM starch has been designed to be equally suitable for surface sizing and coating adhesive applications. For surface sizing operations, the enzyme-converted starch pastes are translucent and white and can be readily diluted to any desired concentration at the size press to produce the needed viscosity. For coating color adhesive operations, this product (with the appropriate enzyme dose) can produce a thin viscosity and consistently convert to the same viscosity each time. The resulting paste does not have an excessive reaction to plasticizers normally used in coating formulations. Therefore, good control of the final coating color viscosity is maintained. The resulting pastes of this product from both low and high solid enzyme conversion cycles have strong adhesive properties, which are suitable for mills making different grades of surface-sized or coated paper.

Supergell® 1201 is a pure white prime wheat starch that has consistent cooked viscosity and is in the form of a free-flowing, uniformly granulated white powder. It is ideally suited for general industrial use and has a variety of suggested applications, including paper sizing and coating, corrugated sheet adhesive, adhesives, fiberboard, and ceiling tiles.

ADM Cationic Starch 167 is a cationic, hot water-soluble maize starch ideal for various industrial applications, especially in paper wet-end applications. It is a non-GMO product that complies with the regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration under 21 CFR 175.105.

ADM Modified Starch 160 I is a hot water-soluble maize starch preparation suited for various industrial applications, especially paper surface treatment. It is a non-GMO product that complies with the regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration under 21 CFR 175.105.

ADM Cationic Starch 155 is a hot water-soluble maize starch modified cationically to be used in various industrial applications, particularly in paper wet-end applications. This non-GMO product meets the regulatory requirements set by the Food and Drug Administration under 21 CFR 175.105.

ADM Native Starch 182 I is a non-GMO native maize starch slurry that is obtained through physical extraction and is well-suited for various industrial applications. The use of native starches provides a clean and neutral flavor without interfering with the taste of the finished product. Additionally, native starches are versatile and can deliver textural benefits in a wide range of applications, including filled cakes, tortillas, and cereals, improving the texture and tenderness of the final product.

ADM Cationic Starch 165 is a cationic, hot water-soluble maize starch ideal for various industrial applications, especially in paper wet-end applications. It is a non-GMO product that complies with the regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration under 21 CFR 175.105.

Clinton 106 Corn Starch #028106 is one of a series of unmodified starches manufactured by ADM. This product is exceptionally well suited for use in corrugating adhesives and thermal or chemical conversion processes. It has a high viscosity with a good body at both high and low solids, which allows it to be a versatile ingredient with numerous industrial applications. This starch product displays properties typical of thick, unmodified, boiling starches. As a converted starch paste, it maintains strong adhesive properties that can be used very efficiently in the surface sizing of paper. Furthermore, this product can be used in both primary and secondary portions of adhesive formulations.

ADM Cationic Starch 172 is a cationic maize starch that is hot water-soluble and well-suited for various industrial applications, especially paper surface treatment. Native starches are known for improving texture and tenderness, and ADM Cationic Starch 172 provides a clean and neutral flavor that won't interfere with the taste of the final product. Additionally, it is versatile and delivers textural benefits in a wide range of applications, including filled cakes, tortillas, and cereals.

ADM Native Starch 170 I is a hot water-soluble native maize starch suited for various industrial applications, especially paper surface treatment. It improves texture and tenderness, providing a clean, neutral flavor that won’t interfere with the finished product’s taste. Additionally, it also delivers textural benefits in a variety of applications, including filled cakes, tortillas, and cereals.

Clinton 441 Oxidized Corn Starch #028441 is specifically processed to produce a superior converting starch that is well suited to the thermal converting techniques used in paper mill operations. When jet-cooked, the resulting paste displays a low viscosity and a clear appearance. It maintains desirable characteristics with a low setback rate, such as the white color and minimal residue. When dried, this starch forms clear, strong films that withstand the physical tests characteristic of the paper industry, such as the tensile, Mullen, and wax pick tests.

Clinton 220 Acid Modified Industrial Corn Starch #028220 is a relatively high-viscosity, acid-modified starch that is employed by the paper and textile industries for size applications, particularly at high temperatures. A benefit of this product is that the hot paste is less viscous than that of an unmodified starch, and at elevated temperatures, the pastes are slightly clearer. For most applications, it is desirable to hold this paste at high temperatures to prevent excessive setback. When dried, this starch forms tough, opaque films that withstand the physical tests characteristic of the paper industry, such as the tensile, Mullen, and wax pick tests.

ADM Cationic Starch 168 is a cationic, hot water-soluble maize starch ideal for various industrial applications, especially in paper wet-end applications. It is a non-GMO product that complies with the regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration under 21 CFR 175.105.

ADM Industrial Crosslinked 180 is a modified maize starch that is hot water-soluble and well-suited for various industrial applications, especially in the papermaking industry. It is a non-GMO product and complies with the regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration under 21 CFR 175.105.

Clinton 277 Acid Modified Industrial Corn Starch #028277 is a low-viscosity, acid-modified starch that is employed by the paper and textile industries for size applications, particularly at high temperatures. A benefit of this product is that the hot paste is less viscous than that of an unmodified starch, and at elevated temperatures, the pastes are slightly clearer. For most applications, it is desirable to hold this paste at high temperatures to prevent excessive setback. When dried, this starch forms tough, opaque films that withstand the physical tests characteristic of the paper industry, such as the tensile, Mullen, and wax pick tests.

Clinton 608 Industrial Corn Starch #028608 is a crosslinked starch that is designed to provide the viscosity characteristics needed in the manufacture of ceiling tiles. This product provides a peak viscosity that is higher than unmodified starches with minimal peak viscosity breakdown. It improves ceiling tile texture and reduces edge slumping.

USALCO Sodium Aluminate (Granular) is a white powder that easily dissolves in water and is the dry form of sodium aluminate. It is produced by mixing alumina trihydrate with sodium hydroxide to create a solution, which is then solidified by removing excess moisture. This product does not contain any stabilizing agents.

USALCO Sodium Aluminate Solution (45%) is an economical source of highly reactive alumina manufactured by dissolving alumina tri‐hydrate (ATH) into sodium hydroxide and water. USALCO 45 is also stabilized to prevent alumina from precipitating. The use of only stringently selected raw materials and state‐of‐the‐art manufacturing practices ensures that USALCO 45 is of the highest quality. USALCO 45 meets the specifications of the American Water Works Association Standard B405‐16 and complies with the requirements of NSF/ANSI/CAN 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals ‐Health Effects at a maximum dosage of 89 mg/L.

USALCO Dry Aluminum Sulfate (Iron Free Grade) is manufactured using a state-of-the-art process and high-quality raw materials, which ensures that the product meets the highest quality standards. USALCO also produces dry alum in various other grades (low-iron and FCC-grade) and in specialty granular sizes to satisfy even the most difficult applications. USALCO's dry alum is used in water treatment, colors and dyes, leather tanning, papermaking, and many other industrial applications. It meets the specifications of the American Water Works Association Standard B403-16 and complies with the requirements of NSF/ANSI/CAN 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals - Health Effects at a maximum dosage of 150 mg/L.

USALCO Aluminum Sulfate Solution is manufactured by dissolving alumina trihydrate (ATH) in water and sulfuric acid. To ensure the highest quality of this product, stringently selected raw materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing practices are used. USALCO Alum meets the specifications of the American Water Works Association Standard B403‐16 and complies with the requirements of NSF/ANSI/CAN 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals ‐ Health Effects at a maximum dosage of 150 mg/L.

USALCO Dry Aluminum Sulfate (Purified Grade) is manufactured to meet high-quality standards using advanced processes and premium raw materials. It comes in various grades, including low-iron, iron-free, and FCC grades, and in special granular sizes to meet diverse needs. It is utilized in industries such as water treatment, dye production, leather tanning, papermaking, and others. This dry alum meets the American Water Works Association Standard B403-16 and follows NSF/ANSI/CAN 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals - Health Effects with a maximum recommended dosage of 150 mg/L.

USALCO Aluminum Sulfate Solution (Acidified) is produced by dissolving alumina trihydrate in water and sulfuric acid. Only the finest raw materials and advanced manufacturing techniques are used to ensure the top-notch quality of this product. It conforms to the specifications outlined in the American Water Works Association Standard B403-16 and satisfies the criteria set forth in NSF/ANSI 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals - Health Effects with a maximum dose of 150 mg/L.

USALCO EPI-DMA polyamines are cationic polyquaternary amines with a solid content of 49 - 56%. The viscosity of this product can vary from low (100 cps) to high (9,000 cps) depending on the molecular weight. These polyamines are effective as flocculants and coagulants in the clarification of raw water and wastewater and also serve as filter aids in the treatment of raw water and wastewater. They are certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard 60 for use up to 10 mg/L in potable water and comply with ANSI/AWWA Standard B452-14.

USALCO Dry Aluminum Sulfate (Rice Grind) is manufactured using state-of-the-art processes and high-quality raw materials to ensure that the product meets the highest quality standards. USALCO offers various grades of dry alum, including low-iron, iron-free, and FCC grades, as well as specialty granular sizes to meet a wide range of applications. This product is used in water treatment, dye production, leather tanning, and papermaking, among other industrial applications. It meets the specifications of the American Water Works Association Standard B403-16 and complies with the requirements of NSF/ANSI/CAN 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals - Health Effects with a maximum recommended dosage of 150 mg/L.

USALCO Sodium Aluminate Solution (38%) is an economical source of highly reactive alumina manufactured by dissolving alumina tri‐hydrate (ATH) into sodium hydroxide and water. USALCO 38 is also stabilized to prevent alumina from precipitating. The use of only stringently selected raw materials and state‐of‐the‐art manufacturing practices ensures that USALCO 38 is of the highest quality. USALCO 38 meets the specifications of the American Water Works Association Standard B405‐16 and complies with the requirements of NSF/ANSI/CAN 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals ‐Health Effects at a maximum dosage of 105 mg/L.