Textile Finishing Agent – Enzymatic additive for improving the appearance and feel of fabrics and garments by removal of protruding fibers from the surface of textile material.
Chemical Nature : Aqueous formulation of neutral cellulase enzyme.
Features
- Light brown clear liquid ; APEO free
- Ready to use product
- Suitable for knits, terry towels and garments
- Effective in a wide range of temperature from 40ºC to 70ºC
- Works at pH range 5.0 to 8.0
- Suitable for low liquor to long liquor ratios upto 20:1
- Non-hazardous
- Stable on storage
Benefits
- Works in neutral pH
- Improved appearance and clean look
- Works at temperatures as low as 40ºC ; no intensive heating required ; saves utilities
- Excellent removal of protruding fibers leading to high quality fabrics and garments
- Does not damage underlying fabric structure resulting in retention of fabric weight & strength
- Requires lesser dyestuff to attain comparable color intensity done with traditional chemicals
- Suitable for single bath Bio-polishing and dyeing thereby saving utilities and time
- Results in Excellent color retention and no shade change after treatment
- Results in less back staining as compared to treatment done with traditional chemicals
- Better wash durability resulting in ‘ long lasting finish
- Improved pilling ratings as compared to treatment done with traditional cellulases
Ecology
According to our experience Leomine Additive BFE does not exert any harmful effects on health provided they are used as per our recommendation. Does not contain APEO / NPEO.
Storage
This textile finishing agent has a shelf life of at least one year if stored in its tightly sealed original packing at temperatures between 5ºC and 35ºC in a dry place. Drums should be tightly resealed each time the material is taken from them, and their contents should be used up as soon as possible after they have been opened.
Properties
Appearance: Light brown clear liquid
Solubility: Miscible with cold water in all proportions
pH: 4.5 to 6.0
Density: 1.100 – 1.105 g/cm³
Stability
The pH of the ready-to-use finishing liquor should not exceed 8.0 and temperature should not exceed 70ºC Leomine Additive BFE starts to get de-activated at pH starting 9.0 and gets completely de-activated at this pH if held for 5 minutes. Leomine Additive BFE gets de-activated at a temperature of 80ºC if held for 10 minutes.
Compatibility
This textile finishing agent is compatible with most finishing agents. Compatibility needs to be checked before application.
Application
- Fabric (cotton) 0.8 to 2.0 % OWF*
- Garment 0.8 to 3.0 % OWF
- OWF – On weight of fabric
Safety
When using this textile finishing agent, the information and advice given in our Safety Data Sheet should be observed. Due attention should also be given to the precautions necessary for handling chemicals.
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