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Peptapon

Gum, similar to CMC Gum

Peptapon is an organic gum and binder that can be used almost the same way as CMC. Its gel isn't transparent like CMC gel; it is thicker using the same amount of water. Prepare as usual CMC preparation up to 45 gram in 1 liter of very hot water. Mix well using a mechanical mixer if possible, leave for a day and mix again.

Adding peptapon creates a hard glaze surface in high frit glazes, preventing powdering. It is also a suspender and improves the bond between dry glaze and the ware. Some people use a combination of peptapon and bentonite.

It is produced by ceramic additives department of ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ
http://www.zschimmer-schwarz.de/zs/ehaupt.htm
keramik@zschimmer-schwarz.de

Out Bound Links

• (Materials - Related) CMC Gum - GUM, Aqualon, C.M.C., C. M. C.

  C.M.C.

• (Typecodes) 1: ADV - Additive
• (MDT - Member) Europe

  Countries of Eastern Europe and former Soviet Unio...

In Bound Links

• (Troubles - Unspecified) Powdering, Cracking and Settling Glazes
  Powdering and dusting glazes are difficult and a d...

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