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ZirCan™ KZC 20

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ZirCan™ KZC 20 (Potassium Zirconium Carbonate) is a clear alkaline aqueous solution with 20% ZrO2 content with no odor. It is a reactive crosslinker, and binder insolubilizer for paper and paperboard coatings, inks, paints, and adhesives.

Functions: Crosslinking Agent

Chemical Family: Potassium Salts

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH), Styrene Acrylics, Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)

Labeling Claims: Formaldehyde-free, Odor-free

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Identification & Functionality

Carrier
Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
23570-56-1
EC No.
245-747-5
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Benefits
  • Clear alkaline aqueous solution with 20% ZrO2 content with no odor. .
  • reactive crosslinker, and binder insolubilizer for paper and paperboard coatings, inks, paints, and adhesives.
  • Formaldehyde free.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Applications
  • Crosslinker and binder insolubilizer for paper and paperboard coatings.
  • Effective crosslinker for multiple binders: CMC, Starch, Styrene Acrylic latex, Carboxylated latex, PVOH.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colourless liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ZrO₂ + HfO₂20.0 - 21.0%-
HfO₂ Accounts For (Of total)approx. 2%-
Specific Gravity (25°C)1.50 - 1.65g/mL-
pH9.0 - 11.0--
Viscosity (25°C)5.0cps-

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulations

Approved as a component of paper and paperboard in contact with foods (FDA 21 CFR 176.170).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
  • Tight-heads, 25 kg.
  • Drums, 300 kg.
  • Totes, 1500 kg.
  • Bulk Tanker.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Keep container tightly closed at ambient temperature (10°C - 25 °C), protect from freezing.