Add the Veegum to the water slowly, agitating continually while warming gradually. Add Monamid S and continue agitation and heating to 80 C, until the Monamid S melts and the mixture thickens. Remove heat and add remaining ingredients in order listed. If more viscosity is needed, the level of Monamid S can be increased to 2.0% or Veegum HV substituted for K. Physical Properties: Appearance---Opaque, ivory white pH (as is)---4.7 Visc.---4000 cps