Paper starches
Region
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Other regions: Americas
Market
Industrial
Applications
coating, paper & board, surface sizing, wet end
MERIBOND and MERIFILM are modified corn starches used in the paper-making process. They increase dry paper strength and improve surface conditions. We have a designated range of MERIFILM starches for use as binders in paper coatings.
Developing starch expertise
We have a starch expertise centre in the Netherlands, where we develop industrial starch applications, starch chemistry, and corn starch processing technology.
Paper starch applications
| Product |
Type |
Main applications & remarks |
| MERIZET™ 1 range |
Native maize |
Paper
Enzymatic and TCC conversion |
| MERIBOND™ 14 range |
Maize |
Paper – surface sizing
Enzymatic conversion |
| MERIBOND™17 range |
Maize |
Paper – surface sizing
Enzymatic conversion
Low, medium and high - extra addition of Ca |
| MERIBOND™16 range |
Maize |
Paper – wet-end
From low through medium to very high conductivity machines
|
| MERIFILM™10 range |
Maize |
Paper – coating
Dextrin products – different viscosities
Special cold soluble products |
The information contained on this site should not be construed as recommending the use of our product in violation of any patent, or as warranties (expressed or implied) of non infringement or its fitness for any particular purpose. Prospective purchasers are advised to conduct their own tests, studies and regulatory review to determine the fitness of Tate & Lyle products for their particular purposes, product claims or specific applications.
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