The Dye s tuff C ompa ny
Textile Application
Levocol RLD
Reactive dye’s Levelling & Dispersing Agent
Levocol RLD controls the liquor exhaustion & the distribution of reactive dye during the
absorption. Levocol RLD has an excellent dispersing effect & improves solubility of
dyestuff in presence of salt & alkali. Thus reproducibility of the dyeing is improved.
Features
Dispersing & sequestering effect
Minimal dyestuff retarding effect
Minimum influence on the final shade
No influence on the fastness properties of dyed goods
Even built-up of shade over the whole temperature range
No foam generation
Technical Data Introduction
Characteristics Benefits
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Controls the exhaustion & the distribution of Permits improvement of dyeing reproducibility &
Reactive dyes during the absorption phase. even built-up of shade.
Due to its dispersing action, its controls the Process can be simplified by safely introducing
regular adsorption of the reactive dyes & total amount of electrolyte before the dyes.
Improves their migration property.
Buffering effect Even fixation & levelling of reactive dyes.
Sequestering effect Sequesters alkaline earth ions found in the dye
bath.
PROPERTIES
Physical appearance Dark Brown clear liquid
Chemical Constitution Combination of nitrogen derivatives with
polycarboxylic acid, AAS & inorganic salt.
Ionic character Anionic
pH (1% solution) 5-6
Specific Gravity at 20OC 1.10 to 1.14
General Stability Stable in hard water, acids, alkalis & electrolytes
in the usual concentration
Compatibility Compatible with non-ionic & an-ionic products
Storage stability 24 months (if stored in cool dry place)
Foaming behavior No foaming
Technical Data Sheet LEVOCOL RLD
APPLICATION PRECAUTIONS
SHAKE THE PRODUCT WELL BEFORE USE
Levocol RLD is designed as a levelling agent for reactive dyeing on cellulosic fabrics.
· In processes with increasing dyeing temperature.
· In processes with constant dyeing temperature.
· For high, medium & low reactivity dyestuff.
Guidelines for Application:
Levocol RLD is dissolved in cold or warm water without problems. The solution obtained
can be added easily miscible to the dye liquor. The application amount is practically
independent of the dye concentration. Depending on the depth of shade, the suggested
application amount is 0.5 to 2.0 gpl Levocol RLD.
· Add half of the quantity of Levocol RLD at the beginning of the dyeing process.
· Add half of the quantity of Levocol RLD together with the dyestuff solution.
Buffering effect of Levocol RLD:
The buffering effect of Levocol RLD allows progressive & controlled pH change during alkali
addition (i.e. fixation phase). The pH shifted gradually during alkali addition, leading to a
level dyeing.
Storage stability
Shelf life of 24 months from date of manufacturing, if stored in cool, dry place & away
from heat & direct sunlight.
The Safety and Health information in this bulletin is summarized and does not contain sufficient
detail for safe handling in all cases. For detailed safety and health information, refer to the Material
Safety Data Sheet for this product.
Packing: 50kg HMHDPE carboys and 210 kg HMHDPE Barrels.
Information provided here is in good faith, to the best of our knowledge and without liability
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