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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Product Features
- Less processing & fewer chemicals at lower cost
- Nano properties without being nano (imp for human contact)
- Viscosity flexibility allowing more applications & no gelling
- Better green story
- Nimble and flexible manufacturing options
- Close porosity
- Barrier
- Molded fiber
- Thicken
- Barrier
- Various Application Features
Paper & Board
- Lowering CO2 (moving from solvent based to water based)
- Replacing Plastic
- Reducing waste (recyclable)
- Reducing substances of high concern (no Fluorochemicals - PFAS)
- Improving barrier properties (oxygen, water, grease)
Paper & Board: Molding with Curran
- Wet-end blending of normal pulp & Curran
- Enhanced strength
- No "dusting" or "hairy" fibers on surface
- Higher density, lower porosity
- Shape retention & strength when wet
- Excellent barrier performance with thinner coating
- Both 3D molded packaging and flat paper/board
- For applications requiring high barrier, long shelf life and strength
- Recyclable, compostable, biodegradable
Paper & Board: - Coating with Curran
- Excellent moisture barrier for tough applications
- Very high oxygen barrier
- Strong grease/oil barrier for greasy foods
- Compostable at home
- Repulpable/recyclable on paper due to thin layers
- Good heat sealibility
- Food contact approved
Curran in Food
- Reduces sugar and fat in food
- Maintains texture & taste
- Natural emulsifies and thickener that does not gel
- Reduces other components in food and sauces, such as egg
- Helps reduce costs
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Coating Type
- Applications
- Paper & Board
- Food
- Paints & Coatings
- Interior and exterior architectural paints
- Industrial coatings
- Plaster-type materials, including stucc
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Composition | Cellulosic Platelet | — | — |
| pH Value | 4.5 - 7 | — | — |
| Form | Granules | — | — |
| Active Content | 20±2 | % | — |
| Volatile Component | Water | — | — |
| Viscosity | 500-2000 | cPs* | — |
| Density | 1.07 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Key Properties
- Up to 90% reduction of coalescing solvents resulting in reduced odor and VOC
- Up to 50% reduction of micro cracking
- Up to 200% improvement of mud crack resistance Improved opacity resulting in up to 6% reduction in Titanium Dioxide
- Process Guidelines
Curran® Granules should be added at the dispersion/grind phase, ensuring there is sufficient water present for dispersion and rehydration (most common formulae will have sufficient water). For further information please request a copy of our incorporation video.
- Addition Levels
Recommended addition levels of Curran® Granules are between 1-3% (based on supplied form), optimum levels are determined through a series of laboratory tests. The ratios of Curran® to HEC may be altered for optimisation depending on the required key properties of the formulation.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
Store protection from frost and not above 40 °C. Opened containers must be closed again well since the product tends to form a skin.
- Handling & Storage
Before using this product please consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for information on safe handling and storage. Recommended storage conditions are a cool and dry environment. Once open, containers containing Curran® Granules should be re-sealed to avoid moisture loss. Commercially, Curran® is supplied in 15 Kg boxes .