SAREX OVERSEAS(A Divn. Of Saraf Chemicals Ltd.)

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SARAQUEST - W
Product Information
Saraquest-W is high power sequestering agent specially developed for scouring as
well as bleaching of cotton and polyester/cellulosic blends.                    
                                                                                
Saraquest-W has a high chelating action for calcium, magnessium and iron under  
alkaline conditions and high temperature.  Thus it not only prevents            
precipitation of insoluble hydroxides and carbonates which are formed due to    
alkali used in scouring and bleaching but also chelates iron impurities thereby 
preventing catalytic damage and pin-hole marks during peroxide bleaching.       
Key Features & Benefits
Key Features                  Benefits                                          
------------                  --------                                          
High chelation value          Suitable for processing with                      
for calcium and iron.         hard water.                                       
                                                                                
Good sequestering             Suitable for scouring, bleaching                  
action over wide pH           and washing off.                                  
and temperature range.                                                          
General Characteristics
Physical appearance :  Colourless clear liquid                                  
Ionic nature        :  Anionic                                                  
pH of 1% solution   :  7 +/- 1                                                  
Miscibility         :  Miscible with water in all propotion                     
Compatibilty        :  Not compatible with cationic products                    
Stability           :  Stable to dilute acids, dilute alkalies                  
                       and hard water                                           
Application
1. In scouring, bleaching as well as combined scouring and                      
   bleaching of cotton and blends by batch process:                             
                                                                                
0.5-1 g/l Saraquest-W can be added with usual recipe to prevent white deposits  
as well as pin-hole marks due to iron.  When Saraquest-W is added in the recipe,
concentration of organic stabiliser can be reduced due to stabilising action of 
Saraquest-W.                                                                    
                                                                                
2. For dyeing of reactives, vats & sulphur dyes upto 200-250 ppm                
   hard water, 0.5 g/l Saraquest-W can be added before addition                 
   of dyebath conditioner/levelling agent to soften the water.                  
   However, pretrials are recommended to arrive at required                     
   concentration when Saraquest-W is necessary during dyeing.                   
                                                                                
3. For combined scouring and bleaching on continuous bleaching                  
   range                                                                        
                                                                                
   0.5 gm/kg Saraquest-W is recommended                                         
                                                                                
4. In bioscouring of cotton                                                     
                                                                                
   0.3% Saraquest-W is recommended to prevent precipitation of                  
   pectin residues at the end of bioscouring and before peroxide                
   bleaching. Quantity of peroxide stabiliser can be reduced                    
   when Saraquest-W is added before bleaching.                                  
                                                                                
Note: Please note that for dosing, 10% dilution of Saraquest-W                  
      is recommended instead of neat solution.                                  
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
6 months from the date of manufacturing, if stored under controlled conditions.
[The above information is given in good faith and is without warranty]