| abstract |
The inventive concepts disclosed and claimed generally relate to carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) systems for use in readymix joint compounds. More particularly, the disclosed and claimed invention concept has been heterogeneously (blocked) substituted for use as an effective thickener and rheology modifier for readymix joint compounds. It relates to the use of carboxymethylcellulose systems, as well as reduced amounts of clay to improve joint compounds. |