Pre-gelatinized starch for cat litter production with high fineness, high purity, and fast delivery.

Pre-gelatinized starch plays a crucial role in cat litter and significantly affects the issue of litter sticking to the bottom: Pre-gelatinized starch is a physically modified starch with unique properties. It can rapidly absorb moisture at room temperature and form a uniform paste, a characteristic that allows it to perform important functions in cat litter.

Impact on Litter Sticking to the Bottom

1.Enhanced Binding Ability: Pre-gelatinized starch increases the adhesive force between cat litter particles. After the litter absorbs urine, the paste formed by the pre-gelatinized starch coats the particles, binding them more tightly together. This helps prevent the litter from loosening at the bottom of the litter box, thereby reducing sticking. For example, adding pre-gelatinized starch to bentonite cat litter significantly improves clumping, allowing the litter to form relatively tight clumps at the bottom of the box that are less likely to break apart.

2.Improved Friction Between Particles: Pre-gelatinized starch can enhance the friction between cat litter particles. When the litter is moved in the box, the friction between particles affects how the litter piles up and distributes. Pre-gelatinized starch makes the surface of the particles smoother, reducing friction and allowing the litter to spread more evenly in the box. This results in more uniform pressure at the bottom, reducing the likelihood of localized high pressure that causes sticking.

3.Enhanced Water Retention of Cat Litter: Pre-gelatinized starch improves the water-holding capacity of cat litter. After absorbing urine, it helps retain moisture in the litter, preventing it from drying out. This maintains a certain level of humidity at the bottom of the litter box, reducing the adhesion between the litter and the box. For instance, adding pre-gelatinized starch to plant fiber-based cat litter can effectively enhance its water retention, avoiding the litter from drying and hardening at the bottom.