Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Country of Origin
- Industrial Additives Functions
- CAS No.
- 65996-63-6
- EC No.
- 613-863-9
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Product Label
Package labeling US Industrial starch modified
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Industrial Additives Features
- Functionality
Caliber® 159 starch is an acid-thinned dent corn starch developed for use in surface applications on paper and packaging grades and as a binder in building materials.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Application
Caliber® 159 can be applied to the surface of paper using a size press or calendar stack (water box) to help improve surface strength and printability. Contact your Cargilll Technical Service representative for assistance with optimizing the performance of Caliber® 159.
Preparation - Caliber® 159 starch solutions are obtained by dispersion of the powder in water and cooking by steam: Jet injection of steam: continuous cooking at 260° F to 305° F, at final solids up to 30%. Open vessel with stirrer: 20 min batch cooking at 190° F to 205° F, at solids up to 20%. Your Cargill Technical Service personnel can help determine the ideal cooking conditions for maximum performance of Caliber® 159.
Properties
- Odor
- Odorless
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- GMO Statement
This Cargill ingredient is derived from corn that has been potentially genetically modified.
- Legal Requirements
- United States of America - Regulated to FDA 21 CFR § 178.3520 Industrial starch-modified and may be used in compliance with FDA 21 CFR § 178.3520 Industrial starch-modified. There is no use limitation in this regulation.
- May also be used in compliance with food contact regulations where this regulation is included by incorporation. These include: 176.170 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods. 176.180 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with dry food.
- People’s Republic of China - Hygeinic Standards for Uses of Additives in Food Containers and Packaging Materials (GB9685-2008) - This product is listed for use in paper subject to a maximum use limit of 1%. BfR XXXVI, Paper and Board for Food Contact - This product is listed as paper and board for food contact.
- Kosher certified
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Standard Packaging
- 50 lbs. Paper Bags
- 2000 lbs. Supersacks
- Bulk Truck
- Bulk railcar
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 60 Months
- Recommended Storage Conditions
- Store in a clean, dry area at ambient temp. and humidity
- The specified shelf life can only be guaranteed for this product if the above mentioned recommended storage conditions are respected. For products delivered in bulk, there should be a clean storage (and circulation) system, protected from any potential contamination.