This post is our final article for the month of April, which means it has been 12 months since we launched our Strictly Starch blog. During this span we’ve published 22 articles and written more than 9,500 words that describe how starch is a more environmentally-friendly and cost-effective alternative for a variety of industrial applications. […]
Polyanionic cellulose (PAC) is a common additive to water-based drilling muds. Often used in regions with hard-rock applications, such as the Rocky Mountain range in the U.S. and Canada, PACs were primarily used because of their ability to control fluid loss, improve carrying capacity and offer inhibition properties. However, PACs have drawbacks, particularly cost, heat […]
Chemstar has been in the starch production business for nearly 50 years. During that time we’ve opened three production facilities, each with unique production capabilities, product line focuses, geographic advantages and experienced starch engineers who put our science to work for our customers. Each facility is also undergoing exciting changes meant to increase capacity, enhance […]
As we move into 2013 and begin a new chapter in the Chemstar story, it seems fitting to look back on our history of growth and recognize the turning points on our journey to becoming the go-to company for starch-based polymer solutions. The biggest influence on Chemstar’s growth has undoubtedly been our values. We’ve created […]