Dextrin Glue
Dextrins are a group of low-molecular-weight carbohydrates produced by the hydrolysis of starch. Dextrin Glue is a liquid adhesive that is prepared by cooking to 200° F in water to form a solution which is then modified for tack, open time and various other properties. There are three main types of dextrin adhesives: white dextrins, canary (or yellow) dextrins and british gums.
Dextrin glue is often used as a packaging adhesive and also in the graphic arts industry, for example, in game-board manufacture. Dextrin glue is a water-based adhesive and is easily customizable in a variety of ways, including color.
All dextrin glues possess clean machining capability and excellent bonding properties to cellusic materials, which means they are made from a biofuel produced from wood, certain grasses, or other non-edible parts of plant life.
Physical Properties of Dextrin Glue
- Medium Setting
- High Tack
- Appearance – Light straw to dark amber
- High Solids
- Clean Machining
- Non Blistering
- Excellent Bonding Properties to cellusic materials
The Major Advantages of Dextrin Glue
- Good availability
- Stable quality
- Good adhesion to cellulose and many porous substrates
- Insoluble in oils and fats
- Non-toxic and biodegradable
- Dextrin Glue is low in cost and easy to apply from water dispersion.