Extra Strong Delayed Swelling Modified Guar Gum For Paints JK-702S

Extra Strong Delayed Swelling Modified Guar Gum For Paints JK-702S

JK-702S

Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl Guar

CAS Number: 39421-75-5

JK-702S is a rheology modifier with an extra strong delayed swelling, of medium-high viscosity, based on natural polysaccharides, developed for an optimal rheologic behavior of waterborne wall paints, and other purposes up to pH of max. 11.

Specifications

Technical characteristics

Strong delayed solubility

The production process of JK-702S includes a special surface treatment which delays the swelling of the product in water at a neutral or slightly acidic pH. This enables the user to disperse JK-702S easily in water without getting lumps, even at much higher than usual concentrations. The visible swelling delay of a 2% solution happens after approx. 25 minutes at neutral pH and 20°C .By increasing the pH to 8.5 – 9 or higher, the swelling occurs rather quickly.

Viscosity

Solutions of JK-702S behave pseudoplastically; i.e. the viscosity decreases as a function of increased shear-rate, independent of time. Furthermore the viscosity increases at rising concentration and decreases at rising temperature.

Stability against biological attack

As a consequence of the high degree of substitution,JK-702S contains almost no germs and shows reasonable resistance against bacteria, moulds and other micro-organisms. Nevertheless it is necessary to add a suitable in-can preservative agent to the paint formulation.

Storage

If stored in unopened, original bags, under cool and dry conditions and away from heat, JK-702S will stay within the specifications for 12 months, at least

Application and dosage

Using JK-702S, it is possible to formulate waterborne paints with a final viscosity similar to such ones containing cellulose-ether (medium-high grades). The optimal concentration of JK-702S has to be determined by the user himself within his own formulations. Usually the dosage range in wall paints is around 0.2-1.0%.

       A fast increase of viscosity is obtained by adding alkaline (e.g. caustic soda) right from the beginning of the paint

production process, but always just after having added JK-702S to the neutral water, and dispersed fully. Adding alkali only in the letdown allows dispersing at lower viscosity. This simplifies the dispersion of pigments and fillers:

Components containing borates in the formulation are to be strictly avoided: gelification may occur!

       Further to the thickening effect, JK-702S stabilizes pigments and fillers and regulates the water