• Form : Viscous Liquid
  • Appearance: Yellow colored liquid

ViscoPan 100

Viscosity Reducer for Improved Pan Crystallization & Process Efficiency

Managing Massecuite Viscosity for Better Sugar Processing

High viscosity of massecuite during pan crystallization is a common challenge in sugar manufacturing. It can lead to poor circulation, longer boiling time, foaming, and inefficient separation of sugar crystals in centrifugal machines.

These challenges can affect sugar quality, process efficiency, purity drop, and overall recovery. Effective viscosity control is therefore important for improving massecuite fluidity and maintaining efficient boiling house operations.

ViscoPan 100 is an advanced polymer-based formulation developed to manage viscosity during pan crystallization. By modifying the rheological properties of massecuite, it improves fluidity and circulation, enhances heat and mass transfer, and supports more efficient crystallization and centrifugal separation.

  • Improves fluidity and reduces viscosity of massecuite
  • Reduces boiling time in vacuum pans
  • Enhances brilliance and quality of sugar crystals
  • Improves pan circulation
  • Helps reduce foaming during boiling
  • Increases purity drop from massecuite to molasses
  • Facilitates efficient purging in centrifugal machines
  • Improves overall crystallization and process efficiency
ViscoPan 100 is used during sugar manufacturing operations involving:
  • Pan Crystallization
  • Vacuum Pan Boiling
  • A, B & C Massecuite Processing
  • Centrifugal Separation

Form

Viscous Liquid

Shelf Life

Minimum 24 months below 25°C

Packaging

25 kg & 50 kg HDPE Containers

Dosage

A Massecuite: 1.5–2.0 kg per 100 tons
B Massecuite: 2.0–2.5 kg per 100 tons
C Massecuite: 4.0–5.0 kg per 100 tons

  • Advanced polymer-based formulation for viscosity control
  • Helps improve massecuite fluidity and circulation
  • Supports reduced boiling time
  • Helps control foaming during pan operations
  • Facilitates efficient centrifugal separation
  • Supports improved crystallization and process efficiency

FAQ's

How do I know high viscosity is limiting my boiling house?

Poor pan circulation, longer boiling cycles, excessive foaming, and difficult centrifugation are common signs that
massecuite viscosity is affecting production.

Why does dosage increase from A to C massecuite?

Higher-grade massecuite generally has greater viscosity and therefore requires a higher dosage for effective flow
improvement.

What happens if massecuite viscosity is not controlled?

Excessive viscosity can reduce circulation, prolong boiling, make centrifugation more difficult, and limit efficient
crystal separation.