RUBFAST-116

RUBFAST-116 | Wet Rubbing Fastness Improver

Product Information

Rubfast-116 is a newly developed rubbing fastness improver for all types of dyed / printed cotton and blends. It is also suitable on Direct, Reactive, Sulphur, Indigo and Pigment dyed / printed fabrics.

Key Features & Benefits

Key Features	Benefits
Excellent improvement in wet rub fastness	Improves by 1.5-2.0 units on direct, reactive, sulphur, indigo and pigment dyed fabrics
No adverse effect	Does not affect the original hand feel of the fabric

General Characteristics

Physical appearance	Pale Yellow Dark Amber Coloured Liquid
Ionic nature	Nonionic to weakly cationic
pH of 1% solution	4 +/- 1
Miscibility	Miscible with water
Compatibility	Compatible with nonionic and cationic products
Stability	Stable to dilute acids and dilute alkalies

Application

Preparation of padding bath with Rubfast-116

Take required quantity of Rubfast-116 (30 g/l)
To this, gradually add water (pH 5.5-6.4) and make the total volume. Avoid using hard water.
Mix well to get uniform solution
Solution of 30 g/l Rubfast-116 will appear straw white in colour with pH 3.5-3.6
Adjust final pH to 3-3.6

Padding Application :

Pad -> Dry at 130-160 deg.C

Spray Application :

Dosage : 30 g/l

Spray --> Dry --> Cure @ 130-160 deg.C, 2-3 min

Note :
1. Avoid using hard water
2. Fabric to be treated should be free from anionic components.
3. pH of the fabric should be neutral.
4. Absorbency of fabric should be instant. To improve absorbency of all over printed fabric (reactive/pigment), 0.2-0.5 g/l Celldet-R (wetting agent) is to be added in the finishing bath.
5. For garments, it is essential to cure at 150 deg.C after exhaustion
6. Rubfast-116 has limited durability to washing

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.

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The above information is given in good faith and is without warranty

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