Mixer Form

OBJECT:

Acacia Gum emulsion - oil into 50% acacia/50% water.  Also called Gum Arabic.

PROBLEM:

Provide smooth emulsion.

RESULT:

Placed Acacia Gum in mixing vessel and added slight amount of water to lubricate mixing head bearing.  Ran mixer in down-mode, adding to Acacia, then added water.  Ran mixer in up-mode 5 minutes.  Smooth emulsion.

AB MIXER:

Model CJ-4B mixer.