PRODUCT DETAIL K5
K5 Standard Tapioca Carboxymethyl Starch
K5 is KARN s standard tapioca CMS grade The confirmed flake specification has DS 0.3 nominal viscosity 24000 mPa·s and a ±10 percent range of 21600 to 26400 mPa·s measured on a 5 percent solution using an NDJ 8 viscometer with spindle number 4 at 6 r min K5 powder pH solubility and process suitability are controlled separately
- DS0.3
- Flake nominal24000 mPa·s
- Confirmed range21600 to 26400 mPa·s
- Available formsPowder Flake
Confirmed profile
| Available form | Powder Flake |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Tapioca |
| Appearance | Flake |
| Degree of substitution | 0.3 |
| Nominal viscosity | 24000 mPa·s |
| Viscosity tolerance | ±10 percent |
| Viscosity range | 21600 to 26400 mPa·s |
| Test concentration | 5 percent solution |
| Viscosity method | NDJ 8 spindle number 4 6 r min |
| Other specifications | K5 flake only pH solubility powder and order requirements are separate |
Application confirmation
- Textile printing suitability must be confirmed by sample and TDS
K5 Frequently asked questions
- What is the published viscosity specification for K5
- K5 flake has a nominal viscosity of 24000 mPa·s with a confirmed range of 21600 to 26400 mPa·s nominal ±10 percent measured on a 5 percent solution with an NDJ 8 viscometer spindle number 4 at 6 r min
- Which product forms are available for K5
- K5 is available as powder and flake The published numerical specification applies to K5 flake only powder pH solubility and order requirements are confirmed separately
- When is K5 the right choice compared with K6
- K5 is the standard tapioca grade with DS 0.3 and a lower confirmed viscosity range than K6 Compare both grades against your target viscosity and printing recipe then confirm the final grade with a sample and the current TDS
- How do I request a K5 sample and TDS
- Submit your application target viscosity and preferred form on the contact page or email karnstarch@gmail.com directly KARN replies within one business day