Wet Rubbing Fastness Improver
Rubfast-467 is a speciality finishing agent to improve dry and wet rub fastness of all types of dyed and printed cotton and their blends. Rubfast-467 is compatible with certain cationic and nonionic silicone finishing agents. Rubfast-467 can be applied by both dry-on-wet and wet-on-wet application.
Key Features | Benefits |
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Excellent improvement in wet rub fastness by padding
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Improves by 1.5-2.0 units on direct reactive, sulphur, indigo and pigment dyed fabrics
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No adverse effect
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Does not affect the washing fastness and original handle of fabric
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Physical appearance
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Light yellow to dark yellow liquid
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Ionic nature | Cationic
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pH of 1% solution | 5 +/- 1
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Miscibility | Miscible with water
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Stability | Compatible with cationic and nonionic products
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Compatibility | Stable to dilute acids and dilute alkalies
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Padding method :
Preparation of padding bath with Rubfast-467
Take 0.3-0.6 g/l acetic acid
To this add the required quantity of Rubfast-467 (30 g/l) and mix it uniformly.
Make the total volume with water (pH 5.8-6.2)
Mix well to get a uniform solution
Solution of 30 g/l Rubfast-467 will appear slight hazy and turbid with pH 3.7-4.2
Pad -> Dry at 130-160 deg.C
Exhaust method
RUBFAST-467 in Garment :
Stepwise procedure for preparing Rubfast-467 solution
Take 0.3-0.6 g/l acetic acid
To this add required quantity of Rubfast-467 (3-5% on weight of garment) and mix it uniformly
Make the total volume with water (pH 5.8-6.2) mix it uniformly
Mix well to get a uniform solution
Exhaust process :
40deg.C, 20-30 min (with intermittent stirring) Dry --> Curing @ 150-160 deg.C, 2-3 min
Special Instructions :
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 : 8 months from the date of manufacturing, if stored under controlled conditions.
The above information is given in good faith and is without warranty