Textile Sizing Agent – wax for Size liquors and post-waxing of staple fiber yarns.
Chemical Nature: Synergistic blend of surface active agents and special additives; Anionic
Features
- Off-White to pale yellow viscous liquid.
- Miscible with water in all proportions.
- Non-hazardous with low toxicity .
- Low foaming
- Stable to shear
- Free from paraffin wax and Silicones
Benefits
- Single shot softener with anti-static property
- Can be used as a lubricant in size Liquor and also for after waxing in the sizing m/c
- Can be applied on all types of fibers and blends
- Suitable for sizing machines with or without heating arrangement
- Exhibits superior lubricity and anti-static property resulting in lower yarn damage
- Results in better loom efficiency
- Results in significant reduction in dusting during weaving
- Results in superior brightness and glaze of treated yarn
- Imparts smoother feel to woven fabrics
- Is removed easily by washing with cold water during de-sizing
Ecology
According to our experience Leomine Wax AWA does not exert any harmful effects on health provided they are used as per our recommendation. Does not contain APEO / NPEO.
Storage
Leomine Wax AWA – a textile sizing 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: Off-white to pale yellow viscous Liquid
Solubility: Miscible with water in all proportions
pH: 6 – 8
Density: 0.96 g/cm3
Stability
Leomine Wax AWA – a textile sizing agent is stable to hard water and temperatures usually employed during the sizing process.
Compatibility
Leomine Wax AWA is compatible with most chemicals used in sizing process.
Application
- Leomine Wax AWA can be used directly or by diluting it with water to the required levels
- For After waxing :
1 – 3 % Leomine Wax AWA on weight of the yarn
- For Lubrication and anti-static in Size mix :
1 – 2 % Leomine Wax AWA on weight of size mix
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.
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