| OBJECT: |
Disperse 1.5% Natrasol (Hydroxy Ethylcellulose/HEC) and 0.25 Gelcarin (Carrageenan) into water to stabilize a sensitive skin shaving cream product. |
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PROBLEM:
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Both stabilizers lump up in batch mixing tank which only has medium shear turbine agitators. High shear not described due to destruction of long chain stabilizer molecules and introduction of excess air. |
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SOLUTION:
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Model D-6000 Dispershear installed on floor with check valve and positive displacement pump down stream to supply eight different mixing tanks. |
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AB MIXER:
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Model D-6000 Dispershear
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| BENEFITS: |
Lumping problem totally solved. Labor saved since operators do not have to slowly sprinkle powders. Bag opening and powder dumping station combined to one area on floor instead of eight mixing tanks. |