Pregelatinized Starch for Rapid Cold-Water Hydration and Controlled Viscosity
Pregelatinized Starch functions as a cold-water-soluble physical modified biopolymer engineered for instant hydration, thickening, and binding applications across industrial manufacturing sectors. Produced through controlled high-temperature thermal-mechanical pregelatinization and roller drying, the native crystalline granular structure is completely disrupted. Upon ambient water introduction, the starch macromolecules hydrate instantaneously without external thermal input, forming a stable, high-viscosity colloidal network that delivers structural integrity, water retention, and green strength.
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Key Performance and Technical Specifications
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Test Parameter |
Specification Value |
Testing Method / Standard |
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Appearance |
White to off-white fine powder |
Visual Inspection |
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Cold Water Solubility (CWS) |
Greater than or equal to 95.0 percent |
Brabender / Gravimetric Test |
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Moisture Content |
Less than or equal to 10.0 percent |
ISO 1550-1 |
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Brookfield Viscosity |
1500 to 3000 mPa.s (7 percent solution, 20 degrees Celsius) |
Brookfield DV-II+ (Spindle 4, 20 RPM) |
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Particle Size Passing |
90 percent minimum through 100 mesh |
Wet Sieve Analysis |
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Ash Content |
Less than or equal to 0.5 percent |
ASTM D3174 |
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pH Value |
5.5 to 7.0 (10 percent aqueous suspension) |
GB/T 22427.6 |
Working Principle / Key Functional Features
Instant Cold-Water Hydration
Opens pre-ruptured molecular chains immediately upon ambient water exposure, eliminating traditional energy-intensive cooking and thermal gelatinization steps.
Three-Dimensional Colloid Network
Unfolds linear amylose and branched amylopectin molecules to establish strong hydrogen bonding with surrounding water molecules, preventing slurry delamination or sedimentation.
High Viscosity and Plasticity
Imparts immediate tackiness and green strength to dry mixes, boosting raw material cohesion during initial shaping stages.
Moisture Retention and Film Formation
Forms a flexible, continuous organic film upon drying that locks in moisture and prevents surface cracking or powder shedding.
Building Materials: Serves as a thickener, water-retaining agent, and anti-cracking binder in wall putty powders, dry-mix mortars, and gypsum-based plaster systems.
Feed Pellet Manufacturing: Functions as an eco-friendly cold-setting binder for livestock and aquatic feed pellets, enhancing pellet durability without high-temperature conditioning.
Foundry and Briquetting: Binds refractory coatings, core sands, and fine carbon powders, providing green strength during ambient mold assembly.
Paper and Textile Processing: Operates as a surface sizing and finishing agent that improves paper smoothness, tensile strength, and fiber bonding.
Product Selection Guide
Assess Viscosity Requirements: Match your target application viscosity (low range for spraying/coating versus high range for mortar sagging resistance) against our standard Brookfield grading tiers.
Evaluate Dissolution Speed: Verify ambient water temperature and mixing shear rates to ensure complete powder dispersion without surface fish-eyes or agglomeration.
Determine Addition Ratio: Run laboratory trial batches starting at a 0.5 percent to 2.0 percent dosage rate by dry weight, adjusting incrementally to balance bonding strength against raw material costs.
Check Environmental Compatibility: Confirm system pH and mineral salt concentrations to ensure stable colloidal performance without viscosity breakdown.
Manufacturing and Quality Control
Thermal-Mechanical Processing
Manufactured utilizing continuous high-pressure steam cooking drums and precise mechanical shear rollers to achieve complete granule breakdown.
Laser Particle Monitoring
Real-time laser diffraction particle sizers verify mesh distribution consistency across every processing shift.
Viscosity and Solubility Testing
Automated Brookfield viscometers and cold-water dissolution tanks test batch samples to guarantee uniform rheological behavior.
Lot Traceability
Finished lots are assigned unique internal batch numbers linked directly to raw starch sourcing records and final QA inspection certificates.
Custom Formulations and OEM Supply
Rheological Customization
Tailoring of gelatinization speed and peak viscosity curves to match specific automated dry-mix blending or high-speed extrusion lines.
Packaging Customization
Private label multi-wall paper bags, moisture-proof film linings, and pallet configurations tailored for international chemical distributors.
Blending Support
Custom co-milling and dry-blend formulation services incorporating auxiliary mineral fillers or organic additives per client specifications.
Packaging, Documentation, and Bulk Supply
Packaging Options
25kg multi-wall paper-plastic composite bags, 500kg / 1000kg polypropylene FIBC jumbo bags with inner polyethylene liners.
Logistics Protection
Palletized, stretch-wrapped, and containerized for global maritime shipping to prevent humidity absorption and caking during transit.
Export Documentation
Complete documentation suite including Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Certificate of Origin, and technical processing guidelines supplied with every order.
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FAQ
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