Hydrocolloid Particle Suspension Useful as Rheological Modifier For Cementitious Applications, Use of Hydrocolloid Particle Suspension

Abstract

A hydrocolloid particle suspension comprises a concentration of at least 0.5 g/100 g of hydrocolloid particles, and a stabilizing additive containing at least one polyoxyalkylene moiety of 3 to 150 consecutive oxyalkylene units, wherein the at least one polyoxyalkylene moiety comprises at least 25 wt.-% of oxyethylene moieties, based on the total oxyalkylene moieties comprised in the stabilizing additive. The suspension contains less than 80 wt.-% of water and is useful as rheological modifier for cementitious applications. In the hydrocolloid particle suspension, the hydrocolloid particles are stabilized against premature swelling. The suspension exhibits adequate viscosity for ease of handling and dosage and is shelf-stable.

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