WELAN GUM

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C.A.S. #: 72121-88-1

DESCRIPTION / USES

Fritz FBP-34 Welan Gum is an anionic polysaccharide with excellent thermal stability and retention of viscosity at elevated temperatures.  Fritz FBP-34 Welan Gum exhibits superior temperature stability over 200° F in fresh water and low pH fluids.

Fritz FBP-34 Welan Gum is used in various industries where high molecular weight biopolymers are useful.  A short list of products containing Welan Gum include various oilfield applications, foundry coating, pigment suspensions, cement or concrete viscosifiers, tire sealants and paint thickeners.  

Bulk Density : 26.25 lbs / ft3
Appearance: tan to cream color powder
Odor: mild
pH : 7 - 9
Specific Gravity : 1.45
Particle Size: 90% pass 80 mesh

Viscosity: 0.66% in DI water by Fann 35 with 1.0 spring at 85° F
pH - 7.54
600 rpm - 67
300 rpm - 53
200 rpm - 46
100 rpm - 37
6 rpm - 23
3 rpm - 21

Viscosity: 0.66% in DI water by Fann 35 with 1.0 spring at 185° F          
pH - 7.62
600 rpm - 51
300 rpm - 43
200 rpm - 37.5
100 rpm - 33
6 rpm - 23
3 rpm - 21

PACKAGING

25kg Bag / pallet qntys / truckload qntys