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T E C H N I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
C O N T A C T

TB 3224
07/03/03
ALCOSPERSE
®
459-N
ALCOSPERSE
®
459-N is a polyacrylic acid which is suggested for use as a detergent additive.
The appearance of ALCOSPERSE 459 is normally hazy until formulated in an application.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Total Solids, %
44.0-46.0
pH, as received
6.5 - 7.5
Brookfield Viscosity, cPs (25
°
C, 20 rpm, RVT)
400 - 1400
Intrinsic Viscosity, dL/g (0.2 N NaCl, 30
°
C, 7ml)
0.09-0.13
The molecular weight of ALCOSPERSE 459-N is approximately 5000, as determined by
comparative GPC versus polyacrylate standards.
The composition of ALCOSPERSE 459-N is registered on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS NO. 9003-04-7
(last revised 05/09/00)