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Formaldehyde Free Dye-Fixing Agent
| Key Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Formaldehyde-free
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Suitable for babywear
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| No shade changes and no effect on light fastness
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Suitable for all shades
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| Very good fixation
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Prevents migration of direct dye before drying
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| Versatile
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Applicable by pad and exhaust
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| Suitable for direct dyes
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Single product for both reactive and direct dyes
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| Physical appearance
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Colourless to light yellow liquid
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| Ionic nature | Cationic
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| pH of 1% solution | 6.5 +/-1
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| Miscibility | Miscible in water
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| Compatibility
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Compatible with cationic and non-ionic products
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| Stability | Stable to dilute acids & dilute alkalies
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1.Exhaust application
0.5 - 1.5% Katafix-RD
pH 5-5.5, temperature 35-40 deg.C, treat for 15-20 mins
2.Pad application
5-15 g/l Katafix-RD
pH 5-5.5, pick up 60-70%
dry at 150-160 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
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 Dilutions :
Procedure to prepare 25% Katafix-RD
1. Take 50 parts of Katafix-RD.
2. To this, gradually add 50 parts of DM water at 25-30*C under stirring
3. Continue stirring at 250-300 rpm for 15-20 min. using turbo stirrer to obtain homogenous solution
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
