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Quickly wet out and disperse 4% Poly Vinyl Alcohol in water to form an emulsifier for emulsion polymerizations.
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PROBLEM:
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PVA powder agglomerates if mixed slowly or allowed to float on surface of water. |
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RESULT:
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Successful rapid dispersion without agglomerates substantially reducing mixing time. Product viscosity 12,000 - 6,000 cps Psuedoplastic - shear thinning. |
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AB MIXER:
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Model CJ-4B in 5 gallon container. Model T-5-B bottom entry in 10 ft. deep, 1,000 gallon tank.
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EQUIPMENT REPLACED:
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Turbine agitator in 1,000 gallon tank. |