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Kieralon Wash TX 1586

APEO-free, multifunctional, low-foaming wetting agent and detergent with emulsifying and extractive action for mobilizing and removing cotton impurities in pretreatment processes.

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Kieralon Wash TX 1586

Chemical Nature Physical form Shelf Life

Mixture of sequestering agent and surfactants. Colorless to slightly yellowish. Kieralon Wash TX 1586 can be kept in the original sealed containers at temperatures between 5C and 45C for at least 12 months. Once containers have been opened, the contents should be used up quickly. Containers should be closed tightly after use.

Properties
Viscosity Density Solubility Action Approximately 20 sec flow time (20 C) Approximately 1.01 g/cm at 20C. Soluble in cold water. Removes oily and greasy impurities and solubilizes soil particles. Results in a good absorbency
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Application
Kieralon Wash TX 1586 is a multifunctional low foaming wetting agent and detergent. Kieralon Wash TX 1586 is a versatile product and can be used in both exhaust and continuous processes.

Recipes
Notes on formulating liquors: Kieralon Wash TX 1586 should be stirred when adding into the liquor. Guideline recipe for Exhaust Process (Discontinuous Process ) Bleaching for cotton Caustic Soda 48 oBe Kieralon Wash TX 1586 Hydrogen Peroxide 50% Lufibrol FF-SAB Prestogen F-PL L:R : Temperature: Time: 1:10 95-110 C 30-45 min 2 - 4 g/l 0.5 - 1 g/l 2 - 5 g/l 0.5 - 1 g/l 0.3 - 1 g/l

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Guideline recipe for Continuous Process Desizing Luzyme HP Kieralon Wash TX 1586 Lufibrol FF-SAB pH of the bath: Temperature: Dwell Time Scouring Caustic Soda 48 oBe Kieralon Wash TX 1586 Impregnation temperature: Liquor pick-up: Steaming temperature: Steaming time: Bleaching Hydrogen Peroxide 50% NaOH 100% Prestogen F-PL Kieralon Wash TX 1586 Lufibrol FF-SAB Impregnation temperature: Liquor pick-up: Steaming temperature: Steaming time: 0.5 - 2 g/l 1 - 4 g/l 0.5 - 1 g/l 6-7 60 -70 oC 6 - 8 hours 25 - 45 ml/kg 2 - 4 ml/kg Room temperature approx. 100% for Cotton approx. 70 - 80% for PES/Co approx. 100 C 15 - 30 min 15 - 30 ml/kg 10 - 25 ml/kg 5 - 9 ml/kg 2 - 4 ml/kg 0.5 - 1 ml/kg Room temperature approx. 100% for Co approx. 70 - 80% for PES/Co approx. 100 C 18 - 30 min

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Kieralon Wash TX 1586

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.

Note
The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product for a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights etc. given herein may change without prior information and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. It is the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed. Responsibility for compliance with textile dealers requirements rests with the textile processor.

December 2010

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