Physical properties
Real specific gravity: 1.46
Apparent density: 0.45~0.70g/mL (tapped)
Solubility: HPC does not dissolve in water but swells. It neither dissolves nor swells in ordinary organic solvents, but dissolves in a 10% NaOH solution to give a viscous solution.
Package and storage
Pack in drums, net weight 20kg per drum.
Store in sealed container, keep away from sunlight & moisture.
Available grades and specifications
Test Item
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Unit
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Specification
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Specification
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Specification
|
|
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JOINPURE LP11
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JOINPURE LP21
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JOINPURE LP22
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Appearance
|
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White to Yellowish white
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White to Yellowish white
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White to Yellowish white
|
Identification A
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Conforms
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Conforms
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Conforms
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Identification B
|
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Conforms
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Conforms
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Conforms
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Identification C
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Conforms
|
Conforms
|
Conforms
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pH
|
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5.0-7.5
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5.0-7.0
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5.0-7.5
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Loss on drying
|
%
|
5.0 Max
|
5.0 Max
|
5.0 Max
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Residue on ignition
|
%
|
0.5 Max
|
0.5 Max
|
0.5 Max
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Chloride
|
%
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Not more than 0.36
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Not more than 0.36
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Not more than 0.36
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Heavy metals
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%
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Not more than 0.001
|
Not more than 0.001
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Not more than 0.001
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Hydroxypropoxyl Content
|
%
|
10.0 – 12.9
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10.0 – 12.9
|
7.0 – 9.9
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Particle size: Retain on 180 μm
|
%
|
Max 0.5
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1.0 Max
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1.0 Max
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Particle size: Pass through 150 μm
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%
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Min 98
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90 Min.
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90 Min.
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