Starch & Dextrin Adhesives
Natural starch and dextrin adhesives provide time-tested performance for applications requiring traditional bonding solutions. Our AQUADEX formulations combine proven chemistry with modern manufacturing techniques, delivering reliable performance from completely renewable plant-based sources.
These natural polymer systems offer distinct advantages:
- Completely natural and renewable raw materials
- Excellent remoistenable properties for postal applications
- Superior penetration for paper and board substrates
- Cost-effective solutions for high-volume manufacturing
Traditional applications benefit from proven adhesive chemistry that has served industry for generations. Our AQUADEX starch and dextrin systems provide dependable performance with complete biodegradability and sustainable sourcing.
Available Forms: Powder, Liquid (when mixed)
Colours Available: White
Starch & Dextrin Adhesive Key Benefits
Natural renewable chemistry provides complete biodegradability without environmental impact, supporting sustainable manufacturing objectives. Cost-effectiveness emerges from abundant raw material availability and straightforward processing requirements, making starch and dextrin systems highly economical for high-volume applications.
Remoistenable properties enable speciality applications including envelope gums and stamp adhesives, where controlled reactivation is essential. The non-toxic nature ensures safe handling in food-adjacent applications, while the absence of synthetic chemicals eliminates allergenic concerns in consumer products.
Storage stability at room temperature eliminates refrigeration costs, while the powder form provides excellent shipping efficiency and extended shelf life without performance degradation.
Technical Excellence
Our AQUADEX formulations incorporate carefully controlled molecular weight distributions for optimised viscosity and tack characteristics. Starch modification techniques enhance water resistance and improve adhesion to diverse substrates, extending application possibilities beyond traditional uses.
Dextrin processing creates consistent particle sizes for smooth dissolution and application, while maintaining the natural adhesive properties of the parent starch materials. Temperature activation profiles can be tailored for specific equipment requirements, providing flexibility across manual and automated application systems. The pH-neutral chemistry ensures compatibility with sensitive substrates including archival papers and food packaging materials.
Starch & Dextrin Applications
Paper Converting Applications
- Envelope Manufacturing
- Stamp Production
- Label Gumming
- Tube Winding
- Paper Bag Assembly
Traditional Applications
- Bookbinding Paste
- Carton Sealing
- Educational Use
