PRODUCT DETAIL K6
K6 High Viscosity Tapioca Carboxymethyl Starch
K6 is KARN s high viscosity tapioca CMS grade The confirmed flake specification is instant soluble with DS 0.4 pH 9 to 10 nominal viscosity 34000 mPa·s and a ±10 percent range of 30600 to 37400 mPa·s measured on a 5 percent solution using an NDJ 8 viscometer with spindle number 4 at 6 r min K6 powder and process suitability are controlled separately
- DS0.4
- Flake nominal34000 mPa·s
- Confirmed range30600 to 37400 mPa·s
- Available formsPowder Flake
Confirmed profile
| Available form | Powder Flake |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Tapioca |
| Appearance | Flake |
| Solubility | Instant soluble |
| Degree of substitution | 0.4 |
| pH | 9 to 10 |
| Nominal viscosity | 34000 mPa·s |
| Viscosity tolerance | ±10 percent |
| Viscosity range | 30600 to 37400 mPa·s |
| Test concentration | 5 percent solution |
| Viscosity method | NDJ 8 spindle number 4 6 r min |
| Other specifications | K6 flake only confirm powder and order requirements separately |
Application confirmation
- Textile printing suitability must be confirmed by sample and TDS
K6 Frequently asked questions
- What is the published viscosity specification for K6
- K6 flake has a nominal viscosity of 34000 mPa·s with a confirmed range of 30600 to 37400 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 K6
- K6 is available as powder and flake The published numerical specification applies to K6 flake only powder specifications and order requirements are confirmed separately
- How do K6 K5 and K9 differ
- The grades differ by raw material and confirmed data K6 high viscosity tapioca CMS DS 0.4 flake nominal 34000 mPa·s K5 standard tapioca CMS DS 0.3 flake nominal 24000 mPa·s and K9 potato CMS DS 0.4 flake nominal 42000 mPa·s Confirm the final grade for your printing process with a sample and the current TDS
- How do I request a K6 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