Esacol 203
Esacol 203 is a chemically modified hydrocolloid of natural origin; this modification leads to a product suitable as water retentive agent in building formulations.
Chemico-physical characteristics:
- Chemical description: modified polysaccharide
- Ph: 6.0 – 9.0 (2% sol, w/w, 20’C)
- Aspect: free flowing ivory-brown powder
- Humidity: <8%
- Bulk density: 0.60 – 0.80 g/ml
- Granulometry: 99.9% < 35 mesh
- Solubility: complete both in hot and cold water
- Brookfield RVT viscosity: 3000-6000 mPa*s (2% sol, w/w, 20’C, 20rpm)
Applications and dosages
Gypsum wall plaster:
0.2-0.3%
Cement and lime based plaster:
0.1-0.2%
Cement skim coat:
0.2-0.5%
Cement grout:
0.01-0.35%
Insights
Find out more about our latest news and events and read our helpful tips and advice.
