HANDLING
AGITATION GUIDELINES
When agitation of product is required, apply gentle agitation only. GENTLE AGITATION means no vortex at
the shaft of the drum mixer. The time will be around 5 minutes in most situations. Too strong or too long
agitation will impart too much shear energy into the product. Shear can destabilize the emulsion or alter the
polymer characteristics.
If air sparging is the only agitation method available, the air must be highly dry. Lastly, mixing with a
recirculation pump is not recommended.