Formaldehyde free Dye-Fixing Agent
Key Features | Benefits |
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Formaldehyde free
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Suitable for Oekotex and baby wear
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Concentrated
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Economical
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Minimum effect on shade and light fastness
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Rematching not require
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Handle
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No adverse effect on handle of the fabric
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Versatile
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Suitable for exhaust and pad application
Combined dye-fixing and finishing possible |
Physical appearance
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Colourless to Pale yellowish brown clear to hazy viscous liquid
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Ionic nature | Cationic
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pH of 1% solution | 6 +/- 1
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Miscibility | Miscible with water
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Compatibility | Compatible with cationic and nonionic products
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Stability
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Stable to dilute acids and unstable to dilute alkalies
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1.Exhaust application:
After thorough soaping to remove hydrolysed reactive dyestuff from dyed or printed material, treat in a fresh bath with below recipes :
Depth of Shade
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2-4%
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Dark shade
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Fixanol (Conc).
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0.4-0.8%
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1.2-1.5%
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Bath pH
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5-5.5
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5-5.5
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Bath Temp
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40 deg.C
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60 deg.C
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Time
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15-30 min
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15-30 min
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If finishing with cationic softener is to be carried out in the same bath, it is recommended to first carry out dyefixing with 1/3rd quantity of required Fixanol (Conc). under above conditions followed by cationic softener in the same bath under same conditions for 15-20 mins. followed by addition of remaining quantity of Fixanol (Conc). in the same bath and treatment to be carried out for further 15-20 min.
Continuous application:
Continuous Soaper
In the last chamber, pH 5-5.5 with acetic acid, at 35-40 deg.C
Removal of a dye-fixing agent from dyed fabric :
Take 0.5-1% Celldet-R and treat the dye fixed fabric at 95 deg. C for 20-30 min and drain the bath.
Cold wash for 10 min and drain.
Adjust the bath pH 4.5-5.0 using acetic acid and run for 5 min to ensure the bath pH 4.5-5.0 then add
2.0-3.0% Saragen-SO
1.0-1.5% Sarakol-RDL
Treat at 85-90 deg. C for 20-30 min and drain the bath.
Hot wash at 70 deg. C for 10 min and drain the bath.
Cold wash for 10 min and drain.
Instructions For Dilution
Procedure to prepare 40% Fixanol (Conc).
Note:
On storage, brownish particles may tend to settle down and the colour of the product tends to change from yellow to whitish brown. All this does not have any reflection on the performance of the product. Please stir before use.
Preservation: It is recommended to add 0.1% Bronopol (2-Bromo, 2-nitropropane, 1,3-diol) or Methyl Paraben (methyl para hydroxy benzoate) as an antimicrobial agent to avoid fungal/microbial growth.
It is advisable to utilize the diluted product within 2 months. Stir well before use.
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