| Concentration | Gel time (h) | Initial viscosity (mPa∙s) | ||
| 100˚C | 110˚C | 120˚C | ||
| 1.5% | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3000 |
| 2.0% | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5500 |
| 2.5% | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8850 |