Starch acetate

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Description

Starch granules that have been treated with Acetic anhydride to replace some of the hydroxyl groups with acetyl groups. Starch acetate is a smooth, non-lumpy paste that can be diluted with water. It dries to a strong flexible film. Starch acetate is used for textile sizing, as an adhesive, and for greaseproofing paper.

Synonyms and Related Terms

acetylated starch; modified starch

Other Properties

Soluble in water.

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 769

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