IAM Binder A

Identification

Chemical Name

Cationic Starch

Country of Origin

United States of America (USA)

Categories

Technologies → Industrial Additives & Materials → Product Families → Paper & Pulp Chemicals → Finishing Additives & Treatments

Markets → Industrial → Applications → Paper & Pulp → Pulping & Processing

Applications & Uses

Application

• IAM Binder A can be added to the thick or thin stock of the paper machine at solids levels of 0.5% to4.0% for internal strength development. The optimized point of addition and paste dilution levels can be determined with the assistance of your Cargill Technical Service personnel.
• Preparation - IAM Binder A should be prepared by jet cooking at temperatures between 240° F and 305° F. It can also be batch cooked by heating to 200°F with good agitation for a minimum of 20 minutes. A suggested final paste solids range off the cooker is 2% to 6%. Your Cargill Technical Service personnel can help determine the ideal cooking conditions for maximum performance of IAM Binder A.

Benefits & Claims

Labeling Claims

Food Contact Acceptable,

Kosher

End Uses

Industrial Additives End Use

Paper & Pulp

Features

Industrial Additives Features

High Strength,

Cost Effective

Features & Benefits

Functionality

IAM Binder A starch is a dent cationic corn starch developed for use as a wet-end additive in paper and packaging grades. IAM Binder A has been shown to cost-effectively improve finished sheet strength properties. IAM Binder A is considered to have a medium-high charge level and has a defoamer added.

Functions

Industrial Additives Functions

Binder

Function

Binder

Identification & Functionality

Product Label

Package labeling US

Industrial starch modified

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Bulk,

Super Sacks

Standard Packaging

• 50 lbs. Paper Bags
• 2000 lbs. Supersacks
• Bulk Truck
• Bulk railcar

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher

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

Storage & Handling

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.