P18.8
Viscosity — Brookfield Viscometer
Procedure 18 of 40 · Chapter 18 · §18.2.2
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| Spindle | Shear Rate Factor (s⁻¹/RPM) | Typical Range (cP at 20 RPM) | Recommended Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV #1 | 0.10 | 100–2,000 | Light-duty liquids, dishwash |
| RV #2 | 0.21 | 500–10,000 | Heavy-duty liquids |
| RV #3 | 0.93 | 2,000–40,000 | Structured liquids, concentrates |
| RV #4 | 1.84 | 10,000–200,000 | High-viscosity gels, pastes |
| RV #5 | 3.75 | 40,000–400,000 | Very high viscosity formulations |
| RV #6 | 9.38 | 200,000–1,600,000 | Specialty pastes |
| RV #7 | 37.50 | 800,000–6,400,000 | Extreme viscosity products |