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CARBOSE ® T-80
Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
(Effective January 1, 2008)
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CARBOSE ® T-80
Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
(Effective January 1, 2008)
| Property | Specification | Typical |
| Activity, % CMC | 78 minimum | 80 - 83 |
| Degree of Substitution | 0.40, minimum | 0.55 - 0.65 |
| Moisture, % | 8, maximum | 3 - 6 |
| Viscosity, centipoise | 20 - 250 | 40 - 160 |
| -(Brookfield 2% solution @ 25°C.) | - | - |
| Viscosity, centipoise | 50 - 1000 | 100-800 |
| -(Brookfield 4% Solution @ 25°C) | - | - |
| pH | 7.0 - 11.5 | 9.0 - 11.0 |
| Bulk Density, lbs/ft3 | 30 - 45 | 40 |
| Screen Analysis | % retained on 60 Mesh | 12, maximum | 1 - 10 | ||
| % retained on 100 Mesh | 25, maximum | 8 - 15 | |||
| % retained on 200 Mesh | 20, minimum | 35 - 45 | |||
Appearance is off-white fibrous powder free of foreign matter.
Packaged in 50 pound quantities in sea-worthy heavy-duty multiwall kraft
paper bags with plastic vapor liner or in 2000 lb super sacs.
To maintain performance, avoid prolonged storage at temperature exceeding 150°F.
If all material in a container is not used, re-seal tightly between uses.