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Starch is a natural polymeric product and is found in almost every plant. Today, the principal sources of most commercial starches are maize, potato, Tapioca and wheat. Adhesives derived from starch can be significantly improved by borate additives through:
• Increased viscosity • Quicker tack • Better fluid properties.
The starch and adhesive industry depends on unique characteristics imparted by the addition of borates in adhesives. Products and processes requiring starch adhesives include:
• Corrugated box board • Paper bags (grocery and multi-wall)
• Paper boxes • Carton sealing • Case sealing
• Tube winding (paper and board) • Laminated paper board
• Gummed tape • Gummed paper • Textile sizing.