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BEMACID-BEMAPLEX Applikation en
BEMACID-BEMAPLEX Applikation en
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1. General information 4
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Acid dyes differ in their affinity to polyamide, their rate of strike 2.2.2 BEMACID N -TF ternary
(kinetics) and in various dyeing parameters such as pH depend- BEMACID Yellow N -TF, BEMACID Red N -TF and BEMACID Blue
ence, migration behaviour, combinability and coverage of materi- N -TF are the ternary elements of technically optimally coordinat-
al-induced affinity differences. BEMACID and BEMAPLEX dyes ed, neutrally exhausting acid dyes for reliable dyeing of polya-
are therefore divided into three dyeing groups, which permit the mide and wool with tone-in-tone build-up and good wet fastness
user to select suitable elements for a particular dyeing formula- properties.
tion.
2.3. BEMACID F dyes
BEMACID F dyes are large-molecular acid dyes. In most cases
they require two sulpho groups for adequate solubility in water.
2. Classification of the BEMACID dyes This means that there are rather strong electrostatic interactions
between the dyes and between the dye and the substrate, and
Based on their migrating power, build-up (affinity) and combina- therefore more problems when they are combined. For this rea-
bility, the BEMACID dyestuffs are classified in one of the following son, three-colour combinations are not recommended. The mi-
groups: grating power and coverage of material-induced affinity differ-
ences of these dyes are rather moderate. The BEMACID F dyes
2.1. BEMACID E dyes go on to the fibre more slowly and therefore require more time or
BEMACID E dyes are small-molecule elements with only one sul- higher temperatures than monosulphonated acid dyes. Generally
pho group. They have a very high migration capacity and cover they react very strongly to dye-substantive auxiliaries; For this
material-related affinity differences well. They are distinguished by reason, these dyeing auxiliaries must not be applied in excess.
high migrating power, good coverage of material-induced affinity For level dyeing results, special care must be given to controlled
differences and very good combinability. They go on to the fibre bath exhaustion by means of pH or temperature control.
rapidly even at low temperatures. The light fastness of the BEMACID F dyes have an outstanding brilliance and a very high
BEMACID E dyes is very high and meets the stringent require- degree of wet fastness. The light fastness varies within the group.
ments of the carpet industry. On the other hand they exhibit The BEMACID F dyes are preferred as straight colours or as
only moderate wet fastness properties in medium and deep shading dyes in binary combinations for high wet fastness PA
shades. As a result, the following applications are suitable for the articles (for the underwear, sportswear and swimwear sectors).
BEMACID E dyes: Home textiles and decorative items as well as
light to medium shades on outerwear articles, underwear and
hosiery.
3. Classification of the BEMAPLEX dyes
2.1.1 BEMACID E-TL ternary
BEMACID Yellow E-TL, BEMACID Red E-TL and BEMACID Blue Based on their migrating power, build-up (affinity) and combina-
E-TL are the ternary elements of acid dyes with very good level- bility, the BEMAPLEX dyes are classified in one of the following
ling properties with a regular build-up, an excellent light fastness groups:
and maximum process reliability. Due to the low electrolyte con-
tent the ternary is also suitable for printing carpets with digital 3.1. BEMAPLEX N dyes
spray printing processes; fast fixation is also guaranteed in a BEMAPLEX N dyes are non-sulphonated 1:2 metal complex
saturated steam medium. The light fastness meets the stringent dyes. In addition to their excellent build-up on polyamide microfi-
requirements of the carpet industry. The ternary has an excellent bres, this group is also suitable for dyeing PA blends with a high
combinability and does not show any evidence of shifts in shade elastane content, if pronounced staining of the PUE fibre is re-
after exposure to light. quired. Only a moderate washing fastness is achieved, especially
with dark shades. This dye is not as frequently used for wool, as
its main advantages - high build-up properties and low pH-de-
pendence - are of secondary importance.
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70 – 80 °C, 10 min
MEROPAN EF 200
60 – 70 °C, 10 min
MEROPAN EF 200 is slowly and regularly saponified in the aque-
ous medium during the heating and boiling phase of the dyeing 50 – 60 °C, 10 min
process. The acid released as a result shifts the pH-value in an 40 – 50 °C, 10 min
increasing acidic direction, and the dyeing speed then gradually 30 – 40 °C, 10 min
increases. This pH regulation creates optimum conditions for
achieving level dyeing results. These are enhanced when a suit- Standard formulation: 1.5 % BEMACID BLUE N-TF, pH 6.0, LR 1:20
able levelling agent is used at the same time (SARABID IPD,
SARABID IPM, SARABID IPF). MEROPAN EF 200 does not affect
either the light nor wet fastness or the fastness to rubbing of the
dyed fabrics.
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Shade Depth Kinetic Classification of Polyamide
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1 ˚C/min
1–2 2–4 4–5 60
Temperature [°C]
50
Pale shades Process 1 Process 2 Process 3
40
Medium shades Process 2 Process 3 Process 4 30
AB
10
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Time [min]
Process 1 Process 4
pH Control for pale shades on PA with rapid uptake
100 100
100 ˚C, 20 min 100 ˚C, 60 min
90 90
80 80
70 70
1.5 ˚C/min
60 60
Temperature [°C]
Temperature [°C]
1 ˚C/min
50 50
40 40
AB
30 30
20 20
ABC
10 10
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Time [min] Time [min]
A A
0.3 – 2.0 % SARABID IPM and/or SARABID IPF / IPD 0.3 – 2.0 % SARABID IPM and/or SARABID IPF / IPD
Optimum starting pH: 8 – 9 0.25 – 1.0 ml/l MEROPAN EF 200 or pH value, see table
X %
B BEMACID / Bemaplex dye X %
B BEMACID / Bemaplex dye
Process 2 Process 5
100 100
100 ˚C, 30 min 100 ˚C, 90 min
90 90
2 ˚C/min
80 80
2 ˚C/min
70 70
60 60
Temperature [°C]
Temperature [°C]
50 50
0.75 ˚C/min AB
40 40
30 30
AB
20 20
10 10
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Time [min] Time [min]
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Recommended pH values for dyeing polyamide: BEMACID N and BEMACID F dyes are adsorbed fully on wool
fibres in dyebaths with medium to neutral acidity (pH 4.5 – 6.5).
Dye Group Optimum ph value The BEMACID N dyes have a medium equalisation and levelling
power. BEMACID F dyes have a low equalisation and migration
Medium Deep
Pale shades power. The interaction between equalisation and levelling proper-
shades shades
ties is responsible for fast wetness. Correspondingly the BEMAC-
BEMACID E 6.0 – 7.0 5.5 – 6.5 4.5 – 5.5 ID F dyes with their lower migration power have a considerably
BEMACID N 6.5 – 7.5 5.5 – 6.5 5.0 – 6.0 higher wet fastness than BEMACID N dyes.
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 KERIOLAN A2N SARABID IPD
BEMACID N / F
Ammonium sulphate g/l 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 0.5 % – 2.0 % 0.5 % – 1.5 %
BEMAPLEX dye
Acetic acid 80 % ml/l 0.75 0.50 0.35 0.25 0.10 0
The dyes of the BEMACID and BEMAPLEX ranges have different When using the BEMAPLEX dyes, dye-substantive levelling
pH value dependencies, migration and levelling properties and agents are used for levelling reasons or for reducing variations
wear fastness. For this reason the same applies for combined in staining of the tip and the base of the wool. If excessive quan-
dyeing on wool as for PA, and only dyes of the same group tities of the dye-substantive levelling agent is used, especially
should be used for one formulation if possible. This ensures the SARABID IPD, the possibility of a draining effect is higher than
best possible reliability with respect to levelness and reproducibil- with the BEMACID N and F dyes.
ity.
BEMACID E dyes have excellent migration and levelling proper- When selecting dyes for dyeing wool it must be taken into ac-
ties and are used whenever there are problems with material dif- count that there is a direct link between the wet fastness and the
ferences. Wet fastness of dyeing is only ensured to a certain ex- equalising and migration power, i.e. the more positive the one
tent, but the light fastness is good to very good. BEMACID E property, the less positive the other.
dyes can be used in a weakly acidic medium with pH 5.5 – 6.5,
and also in a highly acidic medium at a pH value of 2.5 – 3.0.
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All BEMACID and BEMAPLEX dyes can be applied at a starting The addition of 1.0 % – 2.0 % KERIOLAN NWL is recommended
pH value of 5.5 - 6.5. In this case, the heating-up rate must be for dyeing wool below boiling temperature.
controlled. To ensure full bath exhaustion, a subsequent increase
in acidity to pH 4.0 – 5.0 is recommended for deep shades, in- The addition of a deaerating agent, preferably 0.3 – 1.0 % KOL-
cluding black. A further possibility of controlling the dyeing proc- LASOL LOK, is advantageous. This product is not fibre substan-
ess is provided by acid donors. MEROPAN EF 200 saponifies in tive and has a positive long-term effect.
the heating-up and boiling phase and thus increases the affinity of
the wool fibres for the anionic BEMACID and BEMAPLEX dyes by The starting pH can also be set with acetic acid and ammonium
lowering the pH value. By a slow, steady increase in the acidity, an sulphate. The following values are guide values which depend on
optimum absorption curve and bath exhaustion is ensured. the dyehouse water:
90
90 ˚C, 45 – 90 min
80
70 1 ˚C/min
60
Temperature [°C]
50
AB
40
30
20
10
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Time [min]
A
0.3 – 1.5 % KERIOLAN A2N or SARABID IPD
0.5 – 3.0 ml/l MEROPAN EF 200 or pH value, see table
X %
B BEMACID / Bemaplex dye
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