FIXANOL (CONC) |

Formaldehyde free Dye-Fixing Agent

Fixanol (Conc). is a polyamine based non formaldehyde cationic dyefixing agent for reactive and direct dyed and printed fabrics. Due to its unique characteristics, it not only improves wash fastness, particularly staining on multifibre but also improves fastness to perspiration and fastness to water contact. Fixanol (Conc). shows minimum effect on light fastness and on the shade of the treated material. Fixanol (Conc). can be applied by exhaust as well as pad application. 

Key Features & Benefits

Key Features	Benefits
Formaldehyde free	Suitable for Oekotex and baby wear
Concentrated	Economical
Minimum effect on shade and light fastness	Rematching not require
Handle	No adverse effect on handle of the fabric
Versatile	Suitable for exhaust and pad application  Combined dye-fixing and finishing possible

General Characteristics

Physical appearance	Colourless to Pale yellowish brown clear to hazy viscous liquid
Ionic nature	Cationic
pH of 1% solution	6 +/- 1
Miscibility	Miscible with water
Compatibility	Compatible with cationic and nonionic products
Stability	Stable to dilute acids and unstable to dilute alkalies

Application

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

	2-4%	Dark shade
Fixanol (Conc).	0.4-0.8%	1.2-1.5%
Bath pH	5-5.5	5-5.5
Bath Temp	40 deg.C	60 deg.C
Time	15-30 min	15-30 min

Continuous application:

• Fixanol (Conc). :  8-12 g/l 
• Pick-up : 65-70%
• Bath pH : 5-5.5
• Drying : 130-170 deg.C

Continuous Soaper

• Fixanol (Conc). :  8-12 g/l 

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).

• Take 50 parts of Fixanol (Conc).
• To this, add 50 parts of DM water
• Stir at 200-300 rpm for 30-45 min. using turbo stirrer to obtain a clear liquid.

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.

Note:

• Due to the chemical nature, the diluted product may show slight separation, kindly stir well before use.
• If a vessel is equipped with baffle facility, propeller stirrer can also be used.

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.