SARAGUARD-FL

SARAGUARD-FL |

Cost effective antimicrobial

Product Information
Product Information


Saraguard-FL is a methanol-free antimicrobial agent for finishing of Cotton, Polyester and their blends. Saraguard-FL can be applied by padding, exhaust, soaking and spraying methods. Saraguard-FL is a non-leaching antimicrobial agent. It is effective against a broad spectrum of microbes.

Key Features & Benefits
Key Features Benefits
Non-leaching
Durable to multiple home launderings
Broad spectrum
Works on all types of microbes such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Hydrophilicity
Does not affect the hydrophilicity of the fabrics
Concentrated
Economical
Versatile
Application on Cotton, Polyester and it's blends
General Characteristics
Physical appearance
Colourless to pale yellowish brown clear to hazy viscous liquid
Ionic nature Cationic
pH of 1% solution 6 +/- 1
Miscibility Miscible with water
Stability Stable to dilute acids and dilute alkalies
Compatibility Compatible with cationic and nonionic products
Application

Padding process:

  • Saraguard-FL : 20-50 g/l
  • Pick-up : 65-70 %
  • Bath pH : 5.0-6.0
  • Drying : 110-120 deg.C, 1-2 min.

Exhaust process:

  • Dosage : 2.5-5%
  • Bath-pH : 5.0-6.0
  • Bath Temp : 30-40 deg.C
  • Time : 15-20 mins.

* For application in medical textiles the dosage of the above chemical has to be optimized depending on the GSM of the fabric and (%) Expression

* Concentration of the above product to be taken on the basis of durability  requirement.

* At higher drying/curing temperatures there might be shade changes depending on the Dye, OBA and the fabric.

* Pre-trials are recommended.


Precautions

Precautions

Storage : Store in cool, ventilated shed away from heat and direct sunlight. Storage temperature should not exceed 35 deg C.Close lids firmly to avoid contact with air and moisture.

Shelf Life : 9 months from the date of manufacturing, if stored under controlled conditions.

The above information is given in good faith and is without warranty

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