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® 180 starch is an acid-thinned waxy maize corn starch developed for use in surface applications on paper and packaging grades and has also been used in textile and adhesive applications. Caliber® 180 exhibits excelllent viscosity stability in all applications. Caliber® 180 has a medium viscosity range.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Application
Caliber® 180 can be applied to the surface of paper using a size press or calendar stack (water box) to help improve surface strength and printability. It has also been used in textile and adhesive applications. Contact your Cargilll Technical Service representative for assistance with optimizing the performance of Caliber® 180.
Preparation - Caliber® 180 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 20%. Open vessel with stirrer: 20 min batch cooking at 190° F to 205° F, at solids up to 10%. Your Cargill Technical Service personnel can help determine the ideal cooking conditions for maximum performance of Caliber® 180.
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.