It has excellent solubility with water. It can dissolve in both hot as well as cold water.
It has film forming properties.
It shows stability in solutions across a wide range of pH values from 5-7
Excellent thickening properties make it an efficient thickening agent.
Can give higher viscosity even in small quantity.
Shows resistance to oils, solvents and various greases.
Excellent water binding capacity.
Efficient functionality even at low temperatures.