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OBJECT:
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Disperse polyacrylic resin powder (carbomer Carbopol 940) into water. Add triethanolamine tea along with color dye and fragrance.
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PROBLEM:
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Dispersion of fine light powder forms small persistent specks (fish eyes) that are difficult to deagglomerate.
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RESULTS:
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Reversible Homogenizer is able to draw in and wet out powders and smooth out before highest viscosity occurs with addition of triethanolamine.
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AB MIXER:
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Model C-3-2 in 1,000 gallon vessel.
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EQUIPMENT
REPLACED
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Turbine/propeller mixer
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