Textile Effects

Technical Data Sheet

ALBAFLUID® CD lubricant
DYEING AUXILIARIES

USES

Dye bath lubricant for the wet finishing of textiles of any fiber, prone to creasing, wrinkling,
crowsfeet, and chafe marking.
ALBAFLUID CD lubricant is particularly useful for processing under difficult conditions, such as in
short liquors or on heavily loaded winches and jets, and for processing heavy, crease-prone goods
and materials. It is recommended for color kitchen equipped with automatic dosing system.

.Characteristics Benefits

• Lowers textile-to-textile friction. • No formation of permanent creases during wet

finishing. Ropes open and displace more easily so
improving levelness.

• Reduces textile-to-metal friction. • Textiles run better and more dependably in

machines, no chafe marks or streaks.

• Lowers the friction coefficient of the • Higher utilization of jets, winches, paddle and
textile material. drum-type dyeing machines.
• Improved quality of results in short-liquor
processing.

• Optimizes dependability of results. • No impairment of liquor stability hence no dye

agglomeration and no quality problems with stains
and specks.
• No unlevelness more even appearance of goods.

• Has a non-permanent softening • Improved running properties of the textile material.

effect. No stiffness of viscose in wet state.
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.Characteristics Benefits

• Can be used for all goods. • Improved wet finishing results regardless of fiber.

• Is highly effective at all temperatures • Suitability for all dyeing methods.

and pH levels.

• Has no retarding effect. • Best dye yield and high reproducibility of results.

• Has ideal viscosity. • Can be used in dosing systems

• Does not impair rubbing fastness. • Excellent fastness properties.

• Generates little foam. • No foam problems in jet dyeing machines

improved run of goods.

• Does not impair the absorbency of • No effect on dyeing properties whatever the
cellulosic fibers. substrate.

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PROPERTIES

Chemical constitution Aqueous preparation of a polyether-based copolymer.

Ionic character Anionic, nonionic

Physical form Clear, viscous emulsion

pH of 5% solution About 7─8

Specific gravity at 20°C About 1.1

-1
Viscosity About 100 mpa/s (D=100s ) at 25°C

Highly stable in hard water and to acids, alkalis and electrolytes

General stability
in the usual concentrations.

Stable for more than 1 year in closed containers at 20°C. Not

Storage stability
affected by cold (-4°C) or heat (60°C)

Can readily be used together with nonionic and anionic

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 on ecology/toxicology, see the

relevant Safety Data Sheet.

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APPLICATIONS

For the best effect ALBAFLUID CD lubricant should preferably be added to the treatment bath,
before the goods are entered.

Dissolving / diluting
ALBAFLUID CD lubricant is diluted by pouring on warm water and stirring, then added to the
treatment bath.

Required amount
The amount of ALBAFLUID CD lubricant required depends primarily on the sensitivity of the textile
material, the type of machinery and the level of loading.
The following amount is recommended as a guide :
®
1.0–2.0 g/l ALBAFLUID CD

NOTES

ALBAFLUID CD lubricant is suitable for use in all wet finishing processes. It is particularly effective
in preventing creases, inserted for example during washing, squeezing, boiling, milling and while
lying.

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Textile Effects Division (Switzerland) GmbH, Textile Effects
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