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

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SARAWHITE CONC
Product Information
Sarawhite (Conc) is a high affinity optical brightener for cellulosic fibres and
their blends.  Due to it's  high  affinity                                      
Sarawhite (Conc) is recommended by exhaust application only.  Sarawhite (Conc)  
is  stable  to  peroxide  as  well as reductive                                 
bleach liquors.  Hence combined bleaching and optical brightening can  be       
carried  out.  Sarawhite (Conc) is stable to pH 5-13.  Sarawhite (Conc) can also
be applied for wool, silk and nylon.                                            
Key Features & Benefits
Key Features                Benefits                                            
------------                --------                                            
Neutral white               Required tone easily adjusted                       
                                                                                
Concentrated form           Lower dosage and economical                         
                                                                                
High affinity               Excellent exhaustion                                
                                                                                
Good stability to           Combined bleaching and optical                      
peroxide & reducing agent   brightening possible                                
General Characteristics
Physical appearance :  Greenish yellow powder                                   
Ionic nature        :  Anionic                                                  
pH of 1% solution   :  9 +/- 1                                                  
Miscibility         :  Soluble in warm water.  Solution must not                
                       be exposed to light.                                     
Compatibility       :  Compatible with anionic and non-ionic                    
                       products.                                                
Stability           :  Unstable to dilute acids but stable to                   
                       dilute alkalies, hard water, hydrogen                    
                       peroxide and reducing agents.                            
Application
1. Cotton                                                                       
   0.1-0.15% Sarawhite (Conc)                                                   
   pH 6-10, temperature 50-60 deg.C, treat for 20-30 min.                       
                                                                                
2. Viscose and Modal                                                            
   0.1-0.3%  Sarawhite (Conc)                                                   
   3-5 g/l   Glauber's salt                                                     
   pH 6-10, temperature 50-60 deg.C, treat for 20-30 min.                       
                                                                                
3. Wool, silk & nylon                                                           
   0.1-0.5%  Sarawhite (Conc)                                                   
   2-4 g/l   Sodium hydrosulphite                                               
   Treat at 50 deg.C for 45-60 min.                                             
                                                                                
Instructions For Dilution
Add gradually 10 parts of Sarawhite (Conc) to DM water, at 95 deg.C, pH adjusted
to 9-9.5 using soda ash with constant stirring. Turbo stirrer with 2000-3000 rpm
can be used for stirring. Stir further for 30-60 mins after addition is         
complete. Cool, adjust pH to 9-9.5 if required and filter through nylon filter  
cloth of 200-250 mesh size. Discard residues if any. Store diluted solution of  
Sarawhite (Conc) away from light.                                               
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]