Textile Sizing Agent – Leomine Size SSF

Textile Sizing Agent – Single shot sizing compound for staple fiber yarns composed of cellulosic fibers and their blends. Suitable for weaving coarse to medium count warp based on 100% cotton, opened and ring-spun yarns.

Chemical Nature : Chemically modified starch blend

Features

• White to off-white coarse powder; PVA free
• Slurries in cold water; soluble in hot water
• Low viscosity
• One shot sizing agent
• Stable to heat
• Non-hazardous and non-corrosive
• Low foaming
• Forms flexible film of high strength with good elongation property
• Biodegradable

Benefits

• Results in uniform penetration and pickup
• On drying, Leomine Size SSF forms a tough, flexible film with excellent adhesion
• Exhibits good penetration ; Minimum dusting
• Exhibits high peeling resistance leading to excellent sizing effect
• Suitable for counts upto 60s
• Warp yarns sized with Leomine Size SSF – textile sizing agent gives optimum results on all looms
• Reduces yarn hairiness resulting in reduction in fiber entanglement
• Improves warp yarn tensile strength
• Compatible with Starch and its derivatives, CMC, PVA, Acrylates and waxes

Ecology

According to our experience Leomine Size SSF – a textile sizing agent does not exert any harmful effects on health provided they are used as per our recommendation. Does not contain APEO / NPEO or PCP. 100% biodegradable

Storage

Leomine Size SSF 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. Bags 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: White to off-white coarse powder

Moisture content: 12% ( Maximum )

pH: 5 – 7 ( 10% solution )

Stability

Leomine Size SSF is stable to hard water and temperatures usually employed during sizing process.

Compatibility

Leomine Size SSF is compatible with most chemicals used in sizing process. Readily undergoes de-sizing with enzymes employed for de-sizing.

Application

Leomine Size SSF can be used directly or in combination with starch and other sizing chemicals.

The following size pickups are recommended :

• Upto 30s count:  10% of Leomine Size SSF
• 40s count : 12% of Leomine Size SSF
• Above 40s count : 15% of Leomine Size SSF

Note:

The concentration of the size liquor depends on the yarn count, warp setting, yarn quality, machine conditions and weaving requirements.

To ensure consistent sizing results, it is advisable to boil the size solution (> 90 °C) for 30 minutes or more under low speed stirring until it becomes a homogeneous liquid. Leomine Size SSF should be added slowly into the water to avoid the formation of lumps.

Addition of softener is recommended :

For Lubrication and anti-stat in Size mix : 1 – 2 % Leomine Wax ASE on weight of size mix

For After waxing : 1 – 3 % Leomine Wax AWA on weight of the yarn

Safety

When using this product, 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.