Sarawhite-COL.is a high affinity optical brightener with bluish tone for cellulosic fibres and their blends. Due to it's high affinity Sarawhite-COL.is recommended by exhaust application only.
Key Features | Benefits |
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Bluish tone
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Brilliant whites can be obtained
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Concentrated form
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Economical
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High affinity
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Excellent exhaustion
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Stability to pH
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Stable to pH 7 to 10
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Physical appearance
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Light to medium dark, greenish yellow powder
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Ionic nature | Anionic
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pH of 1% solution | 10 +/- 1
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Miscibility | Soluble in water
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Compatibility | Compatible with anionic and non-ionic products |
Stability
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Unstable to dilute acids but stable to dilute alkalies, hard water, hydrogen peroxide
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Exhaust process: Cotton, viscose & modal
Suggested recipe for better whiteness
Note: OBA treatment to be given after bleaching in hot rinse
STABILITY & FASTNESS PROPERTIES
Stability to :
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Remarks
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Peroxide bleach
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Stable
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Reduction bleach
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Unstable
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(hydro sulphite based)
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Unstable
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Chlorine bleach
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pH
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5-12
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Fastness properties
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Methods
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Change in degree of whiteness
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Wash fastness, 60 deg.C
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ISO 105-C06 C1
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4-5
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Wash fastness, 90 deg.C
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ISO 105-C06 E1
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4
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Dry heat fixation, 180 deg.C
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ISO 105-P01
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4
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Dry heat fixation, 210 deg.C
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ISO 105-P01
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3
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Perspiration, acidic
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ISO 105-E04
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4-5
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Perspiration, alkaline
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ISO 105-E04
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4-5
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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