Textile Effects

Technical Data Sheet

ALBAFLOW® UNI penetration accelerant

DYEING AUXILIARIES

USES

Silicone- and mineral oil free penetration accelerant with balanced properties, clear fluid pumpable
liquid. Especially recommended for dyeing of synthetic fibers. Versatile application in
exhaust/continuous on all kinds of fibers as yarn, knit and woven goods. Also suitable for exhaust
pretreatment processes.

.Characteristics Benefits

• Penetration accelerant has the • Economic system to improve quality in all wet
combined effect of wetting de- processing operations.
aeration and foam suppression.

• High wetting action. • Promotes penetration of treatment liquor into the

textile material.

• Immediate total air removal. • Promotes fiber and surface levelness in

pretreatment and dyeing.

• Permanent foam prevention. • Removal of air from textile and treatment liquor.

• Stable in acid and alkaline • High effectiveness throughout processing.

treatment baths. Dependable cost-effective processing.

• Prolonged effectiveness in the • High effectiveness throughout processing. Can be

usual pH and temperature used for continuous and exhaust processes even
ranges and good compatibility in the HT range. Dependable, cost-effective.
with all dye classes and textile
chemicals.
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.Characteristics Benefits

• High stability to shear even in HT • Suitable for machines with high liquor turbulence
exhaustion. (e.g. short liquor technology).

• Relatively low viscosity emulsion • Easy handling (diluting, dosing,).

which can be easily diluted. Suitable for automatic dosing equipment.

• Contains no APEO solvent • No odor in use or remaining on the textile.

silicone or mineral oil.

• Good biodegradability. • Environmentally sound.

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PROPERTIES

Chemical constitution Formulation based on nonionic surfactants

Ionic character Nonionic

Physical form Colorless, clear, highly fluid liquid

pH of 5% solution About 7

Specific gravity at 20°C About 1

Viscosity (Haake 25°C): About 20 mPa.s (D S-1= 100)

Conductivity (25°C): About 20 µS/cm

Stable at most temperatures and pHs encountered in textile

General stability processing, under strongly acid or alkaline conditions,
particularly at elevated temperatures.

ALBAFLOW UNI is stable for more than 1 year when properly

Storage stability
stored in closed containers at 20°C.

can safely be used together with anionic and nonionic

Compatibility
substances

The usual hygiene and safety rules for handling chemicals

Ecology / toxicology should be observed in storage, handling and use. The product
must not be swallowed.

For further information, consult the relevant safety data

sheet.

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APPLICATIONS
The required amount of ALBAFLOW UNI penetration accelerant should be added to the treatment
liquor as early as possible, before foaming and/or foam-stabilizing substances.

Dissolving / diluting
ALBAFLOW UNI penetration accelerant emulsifies very readily. It can be added undiluted to the
precharged preparation vessel. A homogeneous emulsion with warm water (30–50°C) is obtained
by stirring briefly by hand.

Required amount
The amount of ALBAFLOW UNI penetration accelerant required depends on the substrate and
processes in use.
The following recommendation may serve as a guide:

Exhaust process
Cotton 0.5–1.0 g/l ALBAFLOW® UNI
Wool 0.25–0.5 g/l ALBAFLOW® UNI
Synthetic 0.25–0.5 g/l ALBAFLOW® UNI
Continuous process 2–5 g/l ALBAFLOW® UNI

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Region Europe
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Rehlinger Str. 1
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Tel: +49 8230 41-0
Fax: +49 8230 41-370

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Huntsman International LLC
Textile Effects
4050 Premier Drive
USA-High Point, North Carolina 27265
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Tel: +1 800 822 1736
Fax: +1 336 801 2808

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Textile Effects
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Shilou Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou
511447, PR China
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Tel: +86 20 8484 5100
Fax: +86 20 8484 5222

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