SARASOL-MB |

Pre-treatment for Digital Printing of Polyester

Sarasol-MB is a concentrated and economical thickening agent which is applied in pre-treatment padding process before Ink-Jet printing on polyamide and polyester substrates. Sarasol-MB can be easily dosable. Sarasol-MB locally increase the viscosity thereby prevents the spreading of ink. It delivers even prints with sharp outlines and improved colour value on all types of fabrics printed with disperse inks. Sarasol-MB does not affect the feel of fabric. 

Key Features & Benefits

Key Features	Benefits
Ink Jet printing	Sharp and even prints Improvement in colour value
Dosable	Easily dosable
Easy wash-off	Does not interfere in subsequent processing

General Characteristics

Physical appearance	Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Ionic nature	Cationic
pH of 1% solution	5 +/- 1
Miscibility	Miscible with water
Compatibility	Compatible with cationic and nonionic products
Stability	Stable to dilute acids and dilute alkalies

Application

1. Ink-Jet printing on Polyester (Disperse ink)

Pre-treatment (Padding)

• Sarasol-MB :  20-40 g/l
• Kitex-BO : 5-10 g/l
• Sarakol-NF :  1-3 g/l 

OR

• Celldet-R :  0.5-1.0 g/l 
• Pad -> Dry -> : Print (Ink-Jet printing)

Ink-Jet Printing

• Printing : Ink-jet with dispersing ink
• Steaming : 170-180 deg.C, 6-8 min. OR
• Thermofix : 180-190 deg.C, 1-2 min. OR
• Calendering : 200-210 deg.C, 30 sec. 

After-treatment (washing)

• Cold wash : 5 mins.
• Reduction clearing : 0.5-0.75 g/l, Reducon-ACD (Conc) at 4.5-5.0 pH, 60-70 deg.C, 10 mins.

Note :

1. Sarasol-MB can be applied by coating with 50% diluted product.

2. Concentration of Sarasol-MB to be added depending on GSM of fabric. For higher GSM fabric, lesser quantity of Sarasol-MB is required compared to lower GSM fabric.

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.