Albafix ECO
Polyamine, cationic
Fastness improver for cellulosics and blends. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Wet fastness improver for reactive and direct dyes • Protects dye/fiber bound of reactive dyes against acid hydrolysis and thermo-cracking • No adverse effect on handle • Slight dye-specific shaded changes and impairment of light fastness • Contains no formaldehyde or zinc
Albafix ECO Plus
ALBAFIX® ECO PLUS is a next-generation fixing agent that delivers the strongest possible wet-fastness for all reactive dyes on cotton and other cellulosic fibers and polyester-cotton blends. It will not change the shade of the dyed fabric or negatively impact light-fastness. The breakthrough product also avoids production challenges – such as foaming, acid hydrolysis and migration problems during drying – to promote efficiency and quality output.
Albafix R
Polymeric, quaternary ammonium compound, cationic
Fastness improver for cellulosics and blends. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Wet fastness improver for reactive and direct dyes • Protects dye/fiber bond of reactive dyes against acid hydrolysis and thermo-cracking • Little to no influence on shaded and light fastness • Formaldehyde-free • No adverse effect on handle
Albafix RUB
Cationic aqueous preparation of a polyurethane
Fastness improver for cellulosics and blends. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Meets wet rubbing fastness requirements of dyed or printed cellulose fibers • Easy application by exhaustion or by padding • Free from formaldehyde and solvents • High flash point • Improves abrasion resistance and pilling behavior • Durable fixing effect even after mild repeated washing • Suitable for OEKO-TEX® and complies with ZDHC and various brand MRSLs
Albafix WFF
Polymeric, quaternary ammonium compound, cationic
Fastness improver for cellulosics and blends. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Wet fastness improver for reactive dyes • Protects dye/fiber bond of reactive dyes against acid hydrolysis and thermo-cracking • Little to no influence on shaded and light fastness • Formaldehyde-free • No adverse effect on handle • Mainly recommended for continuous dyeing, also can be used for CEL prints to protect the white space
Albaflow CIR 01
Alkyl polyalkylene glycol ethers and esters, anionic
De-aerating agent with wetting properties and durable foam control. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Stable in acid and alkaline medium • Instant penetration of goods, especially recommended for circulation dyeing machines • Promotes constant liquor flow, hence inside-outside levelness and reduced risk of channeling
Albaflow Conti
Fatty alcohol ethoxylate and alkyl phosphoric acid, anionic
Accelerant with high wetting and de-aerating power and marked antifoam. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Strong wetting action, promotes fiber and surface levelness • Improved liquor pick-up, faster running speed • No impairment of migration inhibitors • Silicone-free
Albaflow E3-PAC
Synergistic mixture of defoaming agents and surfactants
Defoamer . PRODUCT BENEFITS: Permanent foam prevention through foamless removal of air from textile and treatment liquor, even in the presence of substantially foaming surfactants High stability to shear even in HT exhaustion Prolonged action through extremely high stability throughout processing in strongly alkaline treatment baths containing electrolytes. Free fom APEO, solvents and mineral oils - good degradability. Meet chemical legislations e.g. RSL & ZDHC positive list
Albaflow FFA-01
Fatty alcohol derivatives with alcanol and modified methylpolysiloxanes, anionic
De-aerating agent with wetting properties and durable foam control. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Stable in acid and alkaline medium • Instant penetration of goods, especially recommended for circulation dyeing machines • Promotes constant liquor flow, hence inside-outside levelness and reduced risk of channeling
Albaflow FFW
Blends of silicone antifoam and surfactant, anionic
Wetting and de-aerating agent with antifoaming properties. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Extremely high stability in strong alkaline and acid treatment baths • High stability to shear even in HT exhaustion, suitable for machines with short liquor technology • Suitable for automatic dosing equipment • Contains no APEO, solvent or mineral oil
Albaflow JET
Mixture of defoaming components and emulsifiers, anionic
De-foaming agent with de-aerating effect and penetration action. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Very stable to high alkali and electrolyte concentrations • High stability to shear even in HT exhaustion, suitable for machines with short liquor technology
Albaflow PAD-01
Alkyl phosphate and a special fatty alcohol ethoxylate, anionic
APEO and silicone-free penetration accelerant with high wetting and de-aerating power and marked antifoam properties for use in continuous dyeing of all fibers. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Strong wetting action, promotes fiber and surface levelness • Improved liquor pick-up, faster running speed • Increased dependability of results, no listing and no two-sidednes
Albaflow SF Plus
Self-emulsifying preparation of oils, carbonic acid esters and special additives, nonionic
Silicone oil and silicate free product with reinforced foam control properties. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Stable in acid and slightly alkaline medium • Good stability to shear, suitable for machines with short liquor technology • Suitable for all fibers and dyeing methods, particularly wet processing of synthetics and their blends in all treatment bath
Albaflow UNI-01
Mixture of surfactants, nonionic
Penetration accelerant with combined effect of wetting deaeration and foam suppression. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • High wetting action • Promotes penetration of treatment liquor into the textile material • Immediate total air removal • Permanent foam prevention • Stable in acid and alkaline treatment baths • High effectiveness throughout processing • High effectiveness throughout processing • No silicone or mineral oil, good biodegradability
Albafluid A
Sodium salt of a sulfated fatty acid, anionic
Increases the cohesion and adhesion of liquid molecules with hydrophobic substances. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Avoids the formation of creases during wet processes • Suitable for sensitive fabrics, even in jet application up to 135°C • Extremely stable to a wide pH range and high electrolyte concentration • Improves the solubility and dispersibility of dyestuffs • Non-foaming and even reduces the foam
Albafluid C
Acrylic copolymer, nonionic
Lubricant reducing creasing in piece dyeing. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Reduces creasing in piece dyeing • Lowers textile-to-textile friction • Reduces textile-to-metal friction • Prevents cracks and abrasion marks • No adverse effect on the stability of the dyebath • No retarding effect
Albafluid CD
Acrylic copolymer, nonionic
Lubricant reducing creasing in piece dyeing. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Reduces creasing in piece dyeing • Lowers textile-to-textile friction • Reduces textile-to-metal friction • Prevents cracks and abrasion marks • No adverse effect on the stability of the dyebath • No retarding effect
Albatex AB-45
Organic acids and salt
FIBER TYPES : PES | Blends TYPICAL APPLICATION : Exh. 0.5 - 2.0 % PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Acid buffer, recommended for pH sensitive dyes • Good buffer capacity • Robust dyeing system for Right-First-Time results and cost savings • No extra addition of acid required to adjust the pH • Easy and safe handling • Better reproducibility and improved color yield • Can also be used for dyeing of any fiber where pH 4.5 is required
Albatex AB-55
Carboxylic acid derivatives, anionic
Acid buffer ensures reproducibility on 100% cellulose with the help of the buffering effect during the dyeing processes of reactive dyes. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Acid buffer for cellulose dyeing with reactive dyes • Solves leveling problems caused by bulk water containing NaHCO3 and Glauber’s salt containing alkali • Ensures reproducibility, improves color yield and levelness especially in critical cases (e.g. turquoise dyeing) • Ensures Right-First-Time production at varying pH of the dyehouse water • Can be used for neutralizing after dyeing, soaping and final pH control of finished goods • Recommended for dyeing of PES/CEL Blends • Can also be used for dyeing of any fiber where pH 5.5 is required
Albatex AD-E
Sodium salt of a polyacrylic acid
Dispersing agent for pigment printing. Washing off agent for reactive dyeing and prints on cellulosic fibers and their blends. Improves the quality and reproducibility of virtually every textile wet process. PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Highly efficient dispersant for insoluble and sparingly soluble calcium salts, pectins and other impurities such as cotton linters • Prevents precipitation of impurities on machine surfaces or the fiber being processed • No de-metalizing effect on dyestuff and improved penetration and distribution of the dye liquor • Eliminates problems due to the re-deposition of calcium silicate and other crystalline impurities on to the yarn or fabric • Improved leveling and reproducibility, higher color yield and enhanced fastness to rubbing • Promotes solubility of hydrolyzed reactive dyes • Bio-eliminable and phosphate-free PRODUCT BENEFITS : • Highly efficient dispersant for insoluble and sparingly soluble calcium salts, pectins and other impurities such as cotton linters • Prevents precipitation of impurities on machine surfaces or the fiber being processed • No de-metalizing effect on dyestuff and improved penetration and distribution of the dye liquor • Eliminates problems due to the re-deposition of calcium silicate and other crystalline impurities on to the yarn or fabric • Improved leveling and reproducibility, higher color yield and enhanced fastness to rubbing • Promotes solubility of hydrolyzed reactive dyes • Bio-eliminable and phosphate-free