| Appearance | 
Whitish powder | 
| Moisture content | 
 | 
| Particle size distribution | 
Max. 5% on 100 U.S mesh (0.149 mm sieve) | 
| Solubility | 
soluble in cold or hot water | 
| Characteristics of aqueous solutions: | 
| pH (2 % solution) | 
5.0-7.5 | 
| Viscosity at 20°C (Brookfield RVT@20rpm) in 2 % solution | 
46000-63000mPa.s |