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GlucoSol® 621 is a new entry in the Chemstar water-soluble product line. It is a highly substituted natural polysaccharide designed to impart enhanced functional properties including: solution stability, salt tolerance, surface activity, water retention, improved rheology and viscosity. GlucoSol® 621 offers a unique alternative to competitive natural and synthetic water-soluble polymers

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Anti-Sagging Agent, Rheology Modifier, Viscosity Modifier

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Excellent Stability, Improved Rheology, Improved Water Retention, Improved Workability, Salt Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Features & Benefits

Advantages

• Rheology modification
• Thickening
• Water retention
• Anti-sag
• Bond/Adhesion
• Open time/ Working time
• Enhanced workability, slip
• Decrease stickiness
• Crack Resistance
• Surface Hardness
• Extended Coverage

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Adhesive & Sealant Type
Main Applications

• Quick Sets
• Joint Compounds
• Spray Textures
• Plasters

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
GlucoSol 621 is an off-white powder. Aqueous solutions are translucent and demonstrate excellent stability
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (6% Solids LVT, 60 RPM, #4 Spindle)3500 – 5000cp
Moisture Contentmax. 10%
Bulk Density30 – 40lb/ft3
Particle Size (105 micron)min. 95%
Joint Compound0.10 – 0.50

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

Effect of Solids Concentration on Viscosity

GlucoSol® 621 - Test Data

Solution Preparation

GlucoSol 621 is readily soluble in water with rapid hydration. Sufficient agitation is necessary to avoid excessive lumping of the polymer as it is added to the solution. The time and amount of agitation required for complete hydration of the polymer will vary with solids concentration and water make-up temperature.

Effects of Shear on Viscosity

GlucoSol® 621 - Test Data - 1

Effect of Temperature on Viscosity

GlucoSol® 621 - Test Data - 2

Solution Preservation

The chemical substitution of GlucoSol 621 provides enhanced solution biostability. Extended storage could result in viscosity reduction due to microbial or enzymatic attack. Stored solutions should be protected by the use of a preservative. GlucoSol 621 is also available with a preservative treatment.

Hydration Profile

GlucoSol® 621 - Test Data - 3

Thixotropy

Solutions of GlucoSol 621 exhibit near pseudoplastic behavior. Viscosity decreases with increasing shear and when the shear is removed the original viscosity is immediately recovered. Thixotropic solutions regain their original viscosity with a time element.

GlucoSol® 621 - Test Data - 4

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Availability

GlucoSol 621 is available in 50 lb. multi-wall poly-lined paperbags or 2000 lb supersacks for truckload and LTL shipments.

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

GlucoSol 621 exhibits excellent storage stability if kept dry in its original package. Shelf life can be affected by storage conditions such as temperature, humidity, and overall surroundings of the storage area.