Cationic Starch Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Quaternary Ammonium Starch
- Cationised Starch
Cationic starch supplier for paper and textile buyers in Malaysia. Also called quaternary ammonium starch or cationised starch, it is native starch modified to carry a positive charge in solution.
Commercial material is a white to off-white powder based on tapioca, corn or potato starch. Grades differ by base starch and by the level of cationic substitution, which sets how strongly the product binds to fibre.
On the paper machine it improves retention and drainage at the wet end, adds dry strength, and works as a surface size at the size press. Textile mills use it for warp sizing and finishing, where its adhesion to cotton reduces yarn breakage.
Send the grade, base starch, charge or viscosity requirement, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed in the quotation.
- Grade
- wet-end, surface-sizing, textile
- Appearance
- white to off-white powder
Cationic Starch grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet-end cationic starch | white to off-white powder | — | Retention and drainage aid with dry-strength contribution at the wet end of the paper machine, binding fines and filler to the fibre. | 25 kg bag or jumbo bag; format confirmed with the quotation. |
| Surface-sizing cationic starch | white to off-white powder | — | Size press additive that improves surface strength, pick resistance and printability of paper and board. | 25 kg bag or jumbo bag; format confirmed with the quotation. |
| Textile-sizing cationic starch | white to off-white powder | — | Warp sizing and finishing agent that adheres to cotton and blends, improving weaving performance and hand feel. | 25 kg bag or jumbo bag; format confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy cationic starch from ChemTrade
Request a quote for cationic starch
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white powder | — |
| Base starch | tapioca, corn or potato, confirmed per grade | — |
| Cationic charge | degree of substitution and nitrogen content vary by grade and are confirmed against the specification requested | — |
| Paste behaviour | cooked paste viscosity matched to the dosing or sizing system | — |
Cationic Starch applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a dry area; starch powders cake with moisture uptake. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about cationic starch
What does cationic starch do on the paper machine?
Its positive charge binds to negatively charged fibre, fines and filler, improving retention and drainage at the wet end and adding dry strength. At the size press it improves surface strength and printability.
How do I specify the right grade?
State the application, the base starch you prefer, and any charge or cooked-viscosity limits your system needs. We will quote the grade that matches rather than the nearest equivalent.
Which base starches are used?
Tapioca, corn and potato starches are all cationised commercially. The base affects paste behaviour and cost, so tell us your process and we will advise.
How is it packed and handled?
The powder ships in 25 kg bags or jumbo bags and should be kept dry, as starch cakes with moisture. Pack format is confirmed with the quotation.