ZEA MAYS STARCH- ▸ Thickener and binder: Provides body, gelling, and binding in food and processed products.
- ▸ Paper sizing: Used as a surface and internal sizing agent in papermaking.
- ▸ Textile sizing: Applied as a warp size and finishing agent for fibers and fabrics.
- ▸ Adhesive base: Serves as a feedstock for starch-based adhesives.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Starch (CAS 9005-25-8) is a natural polysaccharide composed of amylose and amylopectin. It is an established thickener, binder, and stabilizer in food and a sizing and adhesive base in paper and textile processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is starch and what is its structure?
Starch (CAS 9005-25-8) is a natural polysaccharide composed of two glucose polymers: amylose (largely linear) and amylopectin (highly branched). The ratio of the two varies by botanical source and governs gelling and film-forming behavior. It is supplied as a raw material for food and industrial use.
What are examples of industrial uses of starch?
Starch serves as a thickener, binder, and stabilizer in food and processed products; as a surface and internal sizing agent in papermaking; as a warp size and finishing agent in textiles; and as a feedstock for starch-based adhesives. Specific performance depends on the source and any modification.
What is the formula for starch?
Starch is a polysaccharide with the repeating-unit formula (C6H10O5)n, where n is the degree of polymerization. Because it is a polymer rather than a single molecule, it is identified by CAS 9005-25-8 rather than a fixed molecular weight. Source and grade are specified on the CoA.
What grades of starch are available?
Starch is supplied from various botanical sources (such as corn, potato, tapioca, or wheat) and as native or modified types depending on the application. Available grades depend on current sourcing; confirm the specific source, form, and any modification when requesting a quote.
How is bulk starch packaged and ordered?
RawSource supplies starch as a powder in bags, super sacks, and other bulk industrial packaging for manufacturers. MOQ and lead time depend on source and grade. Request a bulk quote with your target volume; CoA and SDS accompany each lot.
