Dyeing chemicales

	(i) Sequestering Agents Product Name Properties/Uses Diquest - S An high temperature stable sequestarant. (ii) Defoamers Product Name Properties/Uses Finofoam - ND A spot-free silicone-based defoamer Finofoam - NSD Liquid A spot-free non-silicone defoamer. (iii) Buffering Agent. Product Name Properties/Uses Finocon FVB A high performance viscose stable substitute for acetic acid and pH buffer with low BOD and COD (iv) Polyester Dyeing Process Carrier. Product Name Properties/Uses Finotrate - EN 7O An accelerator for high temperature Dyeing Process of polyester with disperse dyes. (v)Dispersing and Oligomer-Removing Agents Product Name Properties/Uses Finocon DON A powerful dispersing agent for Dyeing Process with disperse dyes stable to high temperature, high electrolyte concentrations and oligomer remover. (vi) Levelling Agents Product Name Properties/Uses Finosil - AB Levelling agent for Dyeing Process of polyester and their blends with disperse dyes. Finocon - SMK Versatile levelling agent in the Dyeing Process of polyamide with neutral Dyeing Process acid dyestuff and 1:2 metal complex dyestuff. Finosil – ANI/CLA100 Versatile levelling agent for Dyeing Process acrylic fibres with cationic dyes. Finosil - RLA Levelling agent for the Dyeing Process of reactive dyes on cellulosic fibre materials. Finosil – PLA Dispersing & Leveling agent for Polyester Dyeing Process with no retarding effect. (vii) Lubricants Product Name Properties/Uses Finolube – AC/ FI Lubricants for cellulose & synthetic fibres and their blends to prevent chafe marks to reduce fibre-to- fibre friction. (viii) Washing off Agents for increasing Colour Depth, Brightness andLevelling Product Name Properties/Uses Diquest - SNA Polymeric compounds with protective colloid and property sequestering property. They bind the impurities, prevent redeposition and improve fastness and give brilliancy on white goods. (ix) Dye-fixing Agents Product Name Properties/Uses Finofix - PBC A cationic dye-fixing agent, with high molecular weight, for fixing of cellulose dyed / printed with direct and reactive dyes. Finofix - NFE Non-formaldehyde dye-fixing agent (x) Soda Ash Substitute Product Name Properties/Uses Finocon ADA Premium Highly effective soda ash substitute for fixation of all types of Reactive dyes on cellulosics reducing load on effluent treatment plant due to its lower TDS (xi) Cationising Agent Product Name Properties/Uses Finocon CAW Highly effective Cationising Agent for Pigment Dyeing Process

Sequestering Agents Product Name Properties/Uses Diquest - S An high temperature stable sequestarant.

DIQUEST – S
DIQUEST - S is an organic sequestrant with excellent chelating action on Calcium, Magnesium, Iron and copperfor the treatment of hard water and heavy metal ions over a wide range of pH and temperature in reparation, colouration and Finishing Process processes.
TYPE : Anionic CONSTITUTION : Based on organic acid salts. APPEARANCE : Colourless to pale yellow liquid. SOLUBILITY : Soluble in water in all proportions. COMPATIBILITY : Compatable with acids, alkalies and peroxides.
DIQUEST - S
Possesses high hydrolytic stability and maintains its sequestering activity across a wide pH range.   Has good deflocculation property and dispersing action on suspended solids.   Improves brightness in cottons during scouring and bleaching and in washing of coloured fabrics Eliminates tendency of salt precipitation during print-paste preparations. Acts as an efficient peroxide stabiliser in bleach liquor and prevents occurrence of pin-holes in cotton fabrics.
APPLICATION : Depending on the hardness of water and the metal impurities in the cotton and addition of DIQUEST - S 0.2 – 3.0 g/l. Should be made to the processing liquor at the commencement of the process. STORAGE : Stable under normal conditions.
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Defoamers Product Name Properties/Uses Finofoam - ND A spot-free silicone-based defoamer Finofoam - NSD Liquid A spot-free non-silicone defoamer. FINOFOAM ND   A modified organo polysiloxane which acts as an effective antifoam especially in the Dyeing Process of polyester in jets.   HIGHLIGHTS Good stability over a wide pH range. High efficiency Reacted silicone prevents any silicone staining Cyclic action, producing excellent defoaming action in subsequent cycles. PROPERTIES Appearance : Milky white Chemical Character : Nonionic Miscibility : Miscible in cold water Application 1. Defoaming of aqueous bath FINOFOAM ND liquid 50 gms per 1000 litre NOTE : The above information is in good faith but without warranty. Top FINOFOAM NSD Prevents foaming especially in jets & soft flow machines. Destroys existing foam Has good deaerating properties mainly by preventing the formation of air bubble in beam and package Dyeing Process machines. No possibility of silicone deposition on fabrics due to breaking of silicone emulsion at elevated temperature. 1. PROPERTIES Appearance : Slightly turbid, pale straw coloured liquid. Ionic Character : Nonionic Chemical Character : Based on mineral hydrocarbons. 2. APPLICATION : Shake well before use Reactive Dyeing Process 0.3 – 0.5 g / l FINOFOAM NSD Printing Process 0.5 – 1 g / l FINOFOAM NSD added to the ready-to-use Printing Process paste Continuous Process 0.2 – 0.5 g / l FINOFOAM NSD NSD Exhaust Dyeing Process of PES, Short Liquor Machine (Jet) 0.2 – 0.3 g / l FINOFOAM NSD NOTE : The information is in good faith but without warranty. Top

Buffering Agent. Product Name Properties/Uses Finocon FVB A high performance viscose stable substitute for acetic acid and pH buffer with low BOD and COD

FINOCON FVB
Finocon FVB is a unique high temperature stable acid buffer & core alkali neutralizer specially developed for use during Polyester fabric Dyeing Process processes. This product can also be applied during heat setting, Dyeing Process as well as for the rapid removal of alkali after caustic weight reduction treatment employed for silky softening of polyester fabrics. This is a high performance, low foaming auxiliary which eliminates the need for any acid addition to the process bath.
TYPE : Anionic CONSTITUTION : Blend of Organic acids and salts APPEARANCE : Transparent Liquid SOLUBILITY : Readily soluble in water COMPATIBILITY : Stable to hard water, acids and alkali PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES : Powerful acid buffer. Stable over wide Temperature range (30-200 ºC) Strong acid system can neutralize core alkali present in PET fibre after scouring and alkaline weight reduction process. Ensures & maintains consistent pH and is highly robust and retains its efficiency even at elevated temperatures encountered during the Dyeing Process/print-fixation of disperse dyes on polyester. Finocon FVB is a Viscose Safe Buffer i.e. doses not damage or burn viscose component of the fabric under normal conditions of Dyeing Process. It enables use of even those disperse dyes which are sensitive to alkali or reduction. It improves shade consistency and does not affect brightness of the shade.
APPLICATION
1) During PET & its blend with viscose or cotton Printing Process recommended dosage of Finocon FVB is 0.5 – 1% or can be adjusted on the pH of the thickener system. 2) During core alkali neutralization before heat setting of PET and its blends, add Finocon FVB 0.5 – 0.75% (to maintain pH 5 – 6) 3) During HTHP Dyeing Process of PET, add Finocon FVB, 0.5 – 1 g/l (to maintain pH 5 – 5.5)
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Polyester Dyeing Process Carrier. Product Name Properties/Uses Finotrate - EN 7O An accelerator for high temperature Dyeing Process of polyester with disperse dyes.

FINOTRATE EN – 70
FINOTRATE EN – 70 is a novel diffusion accelerant for high temperature Dyeing Process of polyester with dispersedyes.
HIGHLIGHTS
Synchronizes the exhaustion of disperse dyes. Promotes levelling action due to good swelling property in the HT-phase. Allows for shorter Dyeing Process cycles and/or reduction of top temperature.
PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE	:	Brown liquid
APPLICATION
1.  Disperse Dyeing Process – 100% texturized polyester yarn and fabric
FINOTRATE EN – 70 0.5 – 2 % Finocon HB 1 – 2 gms/lit.(ph 5)
produces level results and improves material induced barriness. Levelling fault Dyeing Process – yarn and fabric FINOTRATE EN – 70 2% Finocon HB 1 – 2 gms/lit. pH adjusted to 4.5 – 5 and run for 60 minutes 130 º C in a blank bath.   Dyeing Process of polyester wool blends FINOTRATE EN – 70 0.75 – 2.0 % o.w.f. At 105 º C in liquor ratio ranging from 10:1 to 15:1.
Dyeing Process of modified polyester with basic dyes a. Dyeing Process at 120 º C       Modified cationic dyes x   % FINOTRATE EN – 70 0.5 – 1.0 % Glauber’ s salt 5 – 6 gms/lt. Sodium acetate 0.2 – 0.5 gms/lit. Acetic acid glacial 0.5 – 1.5 gms/lit (for pH 4.5)     b. Dyeing Process at 100 – 105 º C     Modified cationic dyes x   % FINOTRATE EN – 70 1.0 – 2.0 % Glauber’ s salt 3 gms/lit. Sodium acetate 0.2 – 0.5 gms/lit Acetic acid glacial 0.5 – 1.5 gms/lit (for pH 4.5)
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Dispersing and Oligomer-Removing Agents

Product Name Properties/Uses Finoprint - KBI Wetting, penetration and defoaming agent in print paste.

FINOCON DON
FINOCON DON is high performance dispersing agent designed to aid disperse dye baths where the electrolyte concentrations are high. It possess in-built dispersing action on polyester oligomer to eliminate problems of lower rub-fastness in package Dyeing Process and simultaneously clears oligomer residues in the machine.
HIGHLIGHTS
Prevents agglomeration of dyestuff during the heating and cooling stages, ensuring level Dyeing Process. Suitable for one bath Dyeing Process of polyester / cellulosic blends due to improved dispersion stability in presence of electrolytes. High efficacy makes it effective at low concentrations. Efficient cleaning agent for oligomer deposits that may have accumulated in the Dyeing Process equipment.
PROPERTIES
Appearance : Brown liquid Ionic character : Anionic Miscibility : Miscible in cold water
APPLICATION 1. Polyester Dyeing Process – Yarn FINOCON DON 0.5 – 1.0 ml/l. We recommend higher dosages for lighter depths. 2. Polyester Dyeing Process – fabric FINOCON DON 0.25 – 0.5 ml/l. 3. Polyester – padding FINOCON DON 0.5 – 1.0 ml/l. Produces even results without the problem of specs or deposits. 4. FINOCON DON is used during machine cleaning and reduction clear operation, it produces cleaner machines with yarn / fabric having superior fastness properties. FINOCON DON 2      ml/l.
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Levelling Agents Product Name Properties/Uses Finosil - AB Levelling agent for Dyeing Process of polyester and their blends with disperse dyes. Finocon - SMK Versatile levelling agent in the Dyeing Process of polyamide with neutral Dyeing Process acid dyestuff and 1:2 metal complex dyestuff. Finosil – ANI / CLA 100 Versatile levelling agent for Dyeing Process acrylic fibres with cationic dyes. Finosil - RLA Levelling agent for the Dyeing Process of reactive dyes on cellulosic fibre materials. Finosil – PLA Dispersing & Leveling agent for Polyester Dyeing Process with no retarding effect.

FINOSIL AB
Very effective levelling agent for Dyeing Process of polyester and their blends with disperse dyes.
FINOTRATE EN – 70 is a novel diffusion accelerant for high temperature Dyeing Process of polyester with dispersedyes.
HIGHLIGHTS
Reduces the rate of Dyeing Process of dispersing dyes in the heating phase Remains fully effective in presence of other Dyeing Process chemicals and does not impair their properties. Has good electrolyte stability Contains no carrier. Produces high surface levelness Additionally, aids dispersion of the dyebath
PROPERTIES
Appearance	:	Yellow to brownish liquid
Chemical Character	:	Anionic
Miscibility	:	Miscible in cold water
APPLICATION
1. Dyeing Process of polyester yarn and fabric
FINOSIL AB liquid 0.3 – 1 g/l
pH 4.5 – 5.0 with PBI liquid, dye at 130 C for 45 – 60 minutes, higher amounts have a negative effect on bath exhaustion.
2. Levelling of uneven Dyeing Processs.
FINOSIL AB liquid 2.5 – 3.5 g/l Jet stable carrier 2 – 3% o.w.f.
treat at 135 C, pH 4.5 – 5 for 60 minutes in a blank bath.
3. Barre’ coverage, especially in packages Dyeing Process
FINOSIL AB liquid 0.3 – 1 g/l Jet stable carrier 1 – 2 % o.w.f.
treat at 130 C, pH 4.5 – 5 for 60 minutes.
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FINOCON SMK
Versatile levelling agent in the Dyeing Process of polyamide fibre materials with neutral Dyeing Process acid dyestuff and 1:2 metal-complex dyestuff.
ADVANTAGES
HIGHLIGHTS
Good levelling action. Improves migration, enabling good barre coverage. Has affinity for the fibre as well as the dyestuff PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Appearance : Yellowish Brown liquid Ionic character : weakly cationic Miscibility : Miscible in cold water APPLICATION 1. Set the dyebath at 50 – 60 oC with   1 – 1.5 % Finocon SMK 3 % Sodium Acetate X % Acetic Acid for pH 4.5 – 5 5 -10% Glauber’s Salt Enter the goods and run for 10 min. Add the dissolved dyestuff and slowly raise the temperature to boil and dye at boil for 45 min. Drain - hot wash - cold wash 2. Set the dyebath at 50 – 60 oC with : 1 – 1.5 % Finocon SMK 2-5% Ammonium Sulphate for pH 6 – 6.5 5-10% Glauber’s Salt   Enter the goods and run for 10 min. Add the dissolved dyestuff and slowly raise the temperature to boil and dye at boil for 45 min. Drain - hot wash - cold wash
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FINOSIL ANI
A versatile levelling agent for cationic dyes on acrylic.
HIGHLIGHTS
Good all round effect on all type of acrylic fibers. No applicable blocking effect, hence good bath exhaustion No effect on the fastness properties
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : Clear liquid Ionic Nature : Cationic Miscibility : Easily miscible in water
Generally the following amount are recommended
Pale Medium Heavy Shades       Low rate of yeability 2 – 1 % 1 – 0.5 % 0.5% Rapid of dyeability 5 – 3.5 % 3.5 – 2 % 2.0 – 0.5 %
1. Dyebath Addition
Acetic acid 2 – 6 % Sodium acetate – 2 % Glauber’s Salt 5 – 15 % FINOSIL ANI x % Cationic dyestuff y %
The bath temperature various from 80 C – 90 º C , depending on fiber & machine Glauber’s salt promotes level Dyeing Process however results in poor dyebath exhaustion.
2. Combined Dyeing Process and softening
A Combined softening and Dyeing Process can be done at the end of the Dyeing Process when Finox PLI can be added at 90 º C when cooling starts
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FINOCON CLA 100
A versatile levelling agent for cationic dyes on acrylic.
HIGHLIGHTS
Good all round effect on all type of acrylic fibers. Suitable for all types. No applicable blocking effect, hence good bath exhaustion No effect on the fastness properties
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : Clear liquid Ionic Nature : Cationic Miscibility : Easily miscible in water
Generally the following amount are recommended
Pale Medium Heavy Shades   Low rate of yeability 2 – 1 % 1 – 0.5 % 0.5% Rapid of dyeability 5 – 3.5 % 3.5 – 2 % 2.0 – 0.5 %
1. Dyebath Addition
Acetic acid 2 – 6 % Sodium acetate – 2 % Glauber’s Salt 5 – 15 % FINOSIL ANI x % Cationic dyestuff y %
The initial bath temperature various from 80 C – 90 C , depending on fiber & machine Glauther’s salt promotes level Dyeing Process however results in poor dyebath exhaustion.
2. Combined Dyeing Process and softening
A Combined softening and retarding can be done at the end of the Dyeing Process when Finox PLI can be added at 90 C when cooling is started.
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FINOSIL - RLA
HIGHLIGHTS
Helps disaggregation and dispersion of dyestuff and precipitating salts, improving dyebath stability. Buffer action prevents shock during the alkali phase and ensures uniform fixation. Controls the strike rate in the adsorption phase leading to level Dyeing Process. Increases yield and improves reproducibility of Dyeing Processs produced with dyes sensitive to calcium and magnesium brought by water, salt, fabric etc. Improves dyestuff solubility.
PROPERTIES
Appearance : Dark brown liquid Ionic Nature : Anionic Miscibility : Miscible with cold water
1. Dyeing Process
FINOSIL - RLA LIQUID 1 – 2 g/l
Dissolved in water and added to the dyebath produces excellent shade levellness and improves reproducibility.
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FINOSIL PLA
An excellent levelling agent, dispersing agent & diffusion accelerator for Dyeing Process of polyester and its blends with disperse dyes under HT Dyeing Process conditions.
I   PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC :
Physical Appearance : Brown, slightly viscous liquid. : Nature : Mixture of nonionic and anionic compounds. : Ionic Character : Anionic. : Solubility : Miscible with water in all proportions at room temperature. : Compatibility : Compatible with non-ionic and anionic products, but not with cationic compounds. : General Stability : Stable to hard water, mild acids & alkalis. :
II   FEATURES & BENEFITS :
Optimises reproductibility of results: No adverse effect on dye dispersion hence no dye agglomeration & no quality problems with stains and specks. Dyed shades are level and more even appearance of goods.
Very good dispersing effect on disperse dyes: Additional use of dispersing agent is not necessary.
Has minimum or no retarding effect: Best dye yield and high reproducibility of results because the leveling of dyed shades occur through synchronization & migration.
Dyeing Process Process: Usual HT Dyeing Process process at 130 oC for 30 – 45 min
Dyeing Process Recipe :
For polyester and its blend fabrics:
0.5 to 1 g/l FINOSIL PLA 0.6 - 1 gram / liter Finocon DBC   0.5 - 1 gram / liter Acetic acid to adjust the pH to 4.0 – 5.0 X% Disperse Dye.
PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA
When used with usual industrial precautions does not cause nay injury but prolonged contact with the skin and the splashes going into the eyes should be avoided while handling this product by taking suitable safety measures.
STORAGE STABILITY:
Unlimited when stored properly in closed containers.
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Lubricants Product Name Properties/Uses Finolube – AC/ FI Lubricants for cellulose & synthetic fibres and their blends to prevent chafe marks to reduce fibre-to- fibre friction.

FINOLUBE AC
Finolube AC is a preparation and dyebath lubricant to prevent rope marks, creasing and abrasion in cellullosic fabrics and minimise tendency of colour streakiness in winch/jet machines; it is also an efficient one-bath scour-dye anti-crease auxiliary for jet one-bath scour-dye anti crease auxiliary for jet processing of polyester.
TYPE : Colourless to faint yellow clear liquid CONSITUTION : Blend of special phosphate esters. APPEARANCE : Transparent liquid SOLUBILITY : Readily miscible in water COMPATIBILITY : Stable to acids and alkalis; unaffected by hard water or electrolytes. FEATURES :   promotes opening of the fabric rope and displacement of folds or creases in cellulosics and polyester. acts as a lubricant when the fabric rubs against itself or machine parts, and eliminates yarn/fibre abrasion. has no restraining effect on dyes. is highly stable to caustic alkali and to high electrolyte concentration making it ideal for application of all dyes on cellulosic fibres & their blends. has excellent emulsifying properties for residual oils, waxes and fats, and enables a single-bath scour-dye process for 100% polyester. is low foaming and facilitates smooth running in jet machines with higher machine loading at shorter liquor ratios. meets EEC legislation for biodegradability- Biodegradability 83% DOC Removal (Bioeliminiation by modified OECD 301C test, DOC Analysis). imparts dispersion property. APPLICATION : 1. As preparation and dyebath lubricant for cellulose and Blends- Add 0.5 g/l – 1.0 g/l Finolube AC to the scour/bleach bath, to the dyebath, and the boiling rinse bath in winch or jet machines. 2. As a jet scour dye agent for 100% polyester fabrics- Set the bath at 50 oC with 1-2 g/l Finolube AC and run for 5-10 mins. Before addition of 0.5 - 1.0 g/l Dispersing Agent 0.5 – 1.0 g/l (pH buffer and sequestrant) to adjust pH at 4.5 – 5.0 Run for 5-10 mins., and the requisite amount of well-dispersed dyes, raise the temperature to 130 – 135 oC and maintain there for 15-30 mins.before cooling and draining.The oil and wax emulsifying properties of Finolube AC alongwith its dyebath lubricant action ensure a level Dyeing Process, free from spots, stains and creases, without a separate scouring process. STORAGE : Stable under normal conditions NOTE : The above information is in good faith but without warranty
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FINOLUBE FI
Finolube FI is a preparation and dyebath lubricant to prevent rope marks, creasing and abrasion in cellullosic fabrics and minimise tendency of colour streakiness in winch/jet machines; it is also an efficient one-bath scour-dye anti-crease auxiliary for jet one-bath scour-dye anti crease auxiliary for jet processing of polyester.
TYPE : Non-ionic. CONSITUTION : Cationic APPEARANCE : Light brown liquid SOLUBILITY : Readily miscible in water COMPATIBILITY : Stable to acids and alkalis; unaffected by hard water or Electrolytes. FEATURES : promotes opening of the fabric rope and displacement of folds or creases in cellulosics and polyester. acts as a lubricant when the fabric rubs against itself or machine parts, and eliminates yarn/fibre abrasion. has no restraining effect on dyes. is highly stable to caustic alkali and to high electrolyte concentration making it ideal for application of all dyes on cellulosic fibres & their blends. has excellent emulsifying properties for residual oils, waxes and fats, and enables a single-bath scour-dye process for 100% polyester. is low foaming and facilitates smooth running in jet machines with higher machine loading at shorter liquor ratios. meets EEC legislation for biodegradability- Biodegradability 83% DOC Removal (Bioeliminiation by modified OECD 301C test, DOC Analysis). APPLICATION : 1. As preparation and dyebath lubricant for cellulose and blends- Add 0.5 g/l – 1.0 g/l Finolube FI to the scour/bleach bath, to the dyebath, and the boiling rinse bath in winch or jet machines. 2. As a jet scour dye agent for 100% polyester fabrics- Set the bath at 50 oC with 1-2 g/l Finolube FI and run for 5-10 mins. Before addition of 0.5 - 1.0 g/l Dispersing Agent 0.5 – 1.0 g/l (pH buffer and sequestrant) to adjust pH at 4.5 – 5.0 Run for 5-10 mins., and the requisite amount of well- dispersed dyes, raise the termperature to 130 – 135 oC and maintain there for 15-30 mins.before cooling and draining.The oil and wax emulsifying properties of Finolube FI alongwith its dyebath lubricant action ensure a level Dyeing Process, free from spots, stains and creases, without a separate scouring process. STORAGE : Stable under normal conditions NOTE : The above information is in good faith but without warranty
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