Acetamyl
Potato starch ester oxidised in alkaline conditions with sodium hypochlorite
- Paper coating
- Adhesives
Modified, technical · base: potato
Acetamyl VV
Potato starch ester oxidised in aqueous suspension in alkaline conditions with sodium hypochlorite
Raw material: Potato
Technical profile
For surface sizing of paper and board at the size press.
Modified starches for technical applications- Trade name
- Acetamyl VV
- Chemical name
- Potato starch ester oxidised in aqueous suspension in alkaline conditions with sodium hypochlorite
- Category
- Modified starches for technical applications
- Modification
- Esterified and oxidised
- Raw material
- Potato
What it does in your application
Surface strength
Strengthens the surface of printing papers.
For technologistsSurface sizing at the size press, alone or with optical brighteners and antistatic agents. Increases surface strength of printing papers.
Printability
Better printing and less dust.
For technologistsImproves printability and reduces dusting.
Control of mechanical properties
Stronger packaging papers.
For technologistsIn packaging papers it controls mechanical properties, especially tear strength. Also acts as a natural binder for other components.
Where it is used
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