Adhesive, any substance that is capable of holding materials together in a functional manner by surface attachment that resists separation. “Adhesive” as a general term includes cement, mucilage, glue, and paste—terms that are often used interchangeably for any organic material that forms an adhesive bond.
Starch is a polysaccharide carbohydrate. All green plants store starch as energy produced by photosynthesis. The most common form of starch is amylase and amyloprotein. Maize (Corn) Starch (C6H10O5) is the leading source of starch both for food and for its use in industries.
Few Indian Major Players are as under
• Anabond Ltd.
• Arofine Polymers Ltd.
• F C L Technologies & Products Ltd.
• Golden Chem-Tech Ltd.
• Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
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