Emsland Group launches Emset® K 360 — the all-rounder construction additive
Today’s construction industry demands more than just high-performing additives. Many manufacturers are looking for solutions that simplify formulations, improve efficiency and perform consistently across multiple applications. With the launch of Emset® K 360, the Emsland Group answers exactly that demand.
Developed as the latest addition to the proven Emset® portfolio, Emset® K 360 is a next-generation starch ether that brings versatility, performance and formulation flexibility together in one innovative product.
Whether for gypsum plaster, gypsum lime plaster, tile adhesives or cement mortar systems, Emset® K 360 delivers reliable performance wherever it’s needed — making it the ideal all-round solution for today’s construction formulations.
One Solution. Multiple Applications.
Instead of relying on different starch ethers for different systems, formulators can now benefit from a single product that performs across a wide range of applications.
This versatility not only simplifies product portfolios but also helps manufacturers streamline purchasing, inventory management and production processes.
“Our goal was to develop a starch ether that combines excellent application performance with maximum flexibility,” says Julian Simke, Head of Technical Specialties at the Emsland Group Innovation Center. “With Emset® K 360, we’ve created a true all-rounder that gives customers more freedom when developing multiple formulations.”
Performance That Speaks for Itself
Construction professionals know that every second on the job site counts. That’s why Emset® K 360 has been engineered for fast and efficient application.
Its highly modified, drum-dried starch structure and fine particle size allow the product to dissolve within seconds, making it ideal for machine-applied spray plasters and also suitable for hand-applied mortars
In combination with cellulose ethers, Emset® K 360 provides the performance characteristics formulators expect from a premium starch ether:
- Excellent workability
- Reliable water retention
- Outstanding stability
- High efficiency at low dosages
- Effective anti-sagging properties
Another key advantage is the flexibility it offers in formulation design, enabling manufacturers to achieve excellent performance while optimizing their formulations.
Developed in the Innovation Center. Proven in Practice.
Before reaching the market, Emset® K 360 underwent extensive testing at the Emsland Innovation Center in Emlichheim, Germany.
Researchers evaluated its performance using advanced analytical methods, including ultrasonic monitoring of the hardening process, tensile strength measurements, anti-sagging tests, spreadability assessments and open-time analysis.
The results were convincing: in standard formulations, Emset® K 360 delivered excellent performance across all tested construction systems and even surpassed the Emsland Group’s established product in several construction applications.
As with all starch ether technologies, final performance depends on the complete formulation. The Emsland Group therefore works closely with customers to optimize formulations for specific applications and processing conditions.
Built on Expertise. Designed for the Future.
For decades, the Emsland Group has been transforming plant-based raw materials into innovative functional ingredients for industries around the world. With Emset® K 360, the company demonstrates how deep application expertise and close customer collaboration lead to practical solutions for evolving market needs.
As construction materials continue to evolve, manufacturers need additives that deliver both performance and flexibility. Emset® K 360 does exactly that — combining multiple applications, excellent handling characteristics and formulation efficiency in one powerful starch ether.
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