RE: Carbosperse K 797 order a mystery27 Dec 2021 15:28
Carbosperse™ K-797 Acrylate Terpolymer
Carbosperse K-797 acrylate terpolymer is a proprietary* partially neutralized
low molecular weight water soluble acrylic terpolymer supplied as a water white
to amber, clear to slightly hazy, 50% total solids solution in water.
Carbosperse K-797 acrylate terpolymer is a high performance polyelectrolyte
with multi-functional properties including sequestration, dispersion, scale
inhibition, crystal growth distortion, binding, and plasticizing.
The typical properties for Carbosperse K-797 acrylate terpolymer are as
follows:
Form Water solution
Appearance Water white to amber, clear to slightly hazy
Total solids (%) 50 (49 to 51)**
Active solids (%) 48.5
pH 2.7 (2.4 to 3.0)**
Viscosity (cP at 25°C) 450 (350 to 550)**
Specific gravity 1.1 to 1.2
Acid number (mg KOH/g dry
polymer)*** 450 (430 to 470)**
* Patented.
** Specification.
*** Measure of free acid present - determined by a potentiometric titration procedure on as supplied product basis.
Carbosperse K-797 acrylate terpolymer is also available in a powder sodium
salt form known as Carbosperse K-797D