Texwhite-945 is an optical brightening agent for polyester and polyester blends suitable by exhaust as well as continuous application. Material treated with Texwhite-945 offers slightly reddish neutral white tone. Texwhite-945 can be added in combined scouring and weight reduction treatment of 100% polyester fabric as it is stable to high alkaline pH..
Key Features | Benefits |
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pH stability(2-12)
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Suitable for combine scouring and weight reduction
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Versatile
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Can be applied by exhaust and pad application and compatible with finishing agents
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Good stability to bleaching liquors containing peroxide electrolyte and a reducing agent
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Applicable to hydrogen peroxide bleaching and reductive bleaching
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Physical appearance
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Greenish yellow viscous liquid
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Ionic nature | Nonionic
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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 anionic, cationic and nonionic products
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Stability
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Stable to dilute acids and alkalie
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Padding process
Exhaust process
Note: Texwhite-945 can also be added during finishing of polyester and polyester blends alongwith other finishing chemicals using the same dosage mentioned under pad application.
STABILITY & FASTNESS PROPERTIES :
Stability to:
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Remarks
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Peroxide bleach
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Stable
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Reduction bleach (hydro sulphite based)
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Stable
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Chlorite bleach
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Unstable
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Hard water
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Good
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Fastness properties
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Methods
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Change in degree of whiteness
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Light-fastness
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ISO 105-B02
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5 - 6
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Wash fastness, 60 deg.C
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ISO 105-C06 C1
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5 |
Wash fastness, 90 deg.C
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ISO 105-C06 E1
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5 |
Dry heat fixation, 180 deg.C
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ISO 105-P01
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5 |
Dry heat fixation, 210 deg.C
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ISO 105-P01
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5 |
Perspiration, acidic
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ISO 105-E04
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5 |
Perspiration, alkaline
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ISO 105-E04
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5 |
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 : 9 months from the date of manufacturing, if stored under controlled conditions.
The above information is given in good faith and is without warranty