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

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SARAPOL - L
Product Information
Sarapol-L is a special chemical for processing of 100% polyester and            
polyester/cellulosic blends to impart pleasing soft handle with very good drape 
and comfort properties.  Finishing effect is stable to home laundering.         
                                                                                
Sarapol-L is a cationic additive employed to accelerate hydrolysis of polyester 
fibres in alkaline caustic bath and thereby facilitating its rapid weight       
reduction.                                                                      
General Characteristics
Physical Appearnce : Colourless liquid                                          
Ionic Nature       : Cationic                                                   
pH of 1% solution  : 6 +/- 2                                                    
Miscibility        : Miscible with water                                        
Stability          : Stable to weak acids and weal alkalies                     
Compatibility      : Compatible with cationic and nonionic                      
                     products                                                   
Application
1.  Batch Process                                                               
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    Liquor ratio        :  1 : 6 - 1 : 10                                       
    Temperature         :  80 deg.C to 98 deg.C                                 
    Time                :  45-60 min.                                           
    Sarapol-L           :  2% - 4% (owf)                                        
    Caustic Soda Lye    :  4% - 10% (owf)                                       
                                                                                
    Drain - Neutralise - Water wash                                             
                                                                                
2.  Pad Steam Process                                                           
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    Steaming Temperature        :  100 deg.C                                    
    Steaming Time               :  10 min.                                      
    Caustic Soda concentration  :  150 to 250 g/l                               
    Sarapol-L                   :  20 - 40 g/l                                  
                                                                                
    Pad nip, wet pick up of about 85-90%.                                       
    Steam at 100 deg.C for 10 min., rinse, neutralise and air                   
    dry.                                                                        
                                                                                
NOTE:                                                                           
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After the treatment, the fabric should be washed in bath containing 2 to 3 g/l  
Kalium-NNS at 60 deg.C for 20 min., followed by neutralisation with acetic acid.
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]