Tamarind Based Printing Thickner
Product Profile
- TEKSTIL – 8 Is Modified Tamarind Powder, Extracted From The Seeds Of Tamarind Tree (Tamarindusindica).
- It Is Specially Developed For Printing Of Polyester With Disperse Dyestuffs Followed By Super Heated Steam Fixation (170 – 180°c).
PRODUCT NAME | TEKSTIL - 6 | TEKSTIL - 8 | TEKSTIL - 8E | TEKSTIL - 8HVE | TEKSTIL -8HV | TEKSTIL 8E2S | TEKSTIL 10 | TEKSTIL 12 |
Product Reference | CMT-8 | CMT-8 | CMT-8E | CMT8 -HVE | CMT-8HV | CMT-8E+CMS | CMT 10 | CMT 12 |
Powder Appearance | Light cremish yellow powder | Light cremish yellow powder | Light Cremish yellow powder | Light Cremish yellow powder | Light cremish yellow powder | Light cremish yellow powder | Light cremish yellow powder | Light cremish yellow powder |
Chemical Constitution | Carboxy methyl ether of Tamarind | Carboxy methyl ether of Tamarind | Carboxyl methyl ether of Tamarind | Carboxyl methyl ether of Tamarind | Carboxy methyl ether of Tamarind | Blend of polysachrides | Carboxy methyl ether of Tamarind | Carboxy methyl ether of Tamarind |
Ionic Character | Anionic | Anionic | Anionic | Anionic | Anionic | Anionic | Anionic | Anionic |
Particle Size (%) 200 mesh ASTM (Sieves - Jai Hind) | Minimum 85% Passing | Minimum 85% Passing | Minimum 85% Passing | Minimum 85% Passing | Minimum 85% Passing | Minimum 80% Passing | Minimum 85% Passing | Minimum 85% Passing |
pH | 9.0-11.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 9.0-11.0 | 9.0-11.0 |
Moisture Content (%) | Maximum 10 | Maximum 10 | Maximum 10 | Maximum 10 | Maximum 10 | Maximum 10 | Maximum 10 | Maximum 10 |
Paste % | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
Spindle No. | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Over night Viscosity (25°C) | 21000 +- 3000 | 38000 ± 3000 cps | 38000 ± 3000 cps | 42000 ± 3000 cps | 42000 ± 3000 cps | 35000 ± 2000 cps | 38000 ± 3000 cps | 38000 ± 3000 cps |
Application
- TEKSTIL – 8 Is A Textile Printing Thickener Specially Developed For Printing On Polyester With Disperse Dyestuffs Followed By Superheated Steam Fixation (170-180°c). This Thickener Is Also Suitable For The Thermosol Process. It Is Not Recommended For Premetalised And Acid Dyes.
- It Displays Excellent Stability In Presence Of Auxiliaries Usually Used In Printing On Synthetic Except Bi-Or Trivalent Metallic Salts. The Thickener Is Compatible With Disperse Dyestuffs As Well As With Anionic And Non-Ionic Products.
- It Is Especially Suitable For The Rotary Printing Process, Due To Its High Grade Purity. The Excellent Flow Properties Of Cmt – 8 Paste Meet All Requirements Of The Different Printing Machines.
Solubility
- TEKSTIL – 8 Is Cold Water Soluble. The Use Of A High-Speed Stirrer To Prevent The Formation Of Lumps.
- After A Swelling Time Of At Least Two Hours, The Stock Thickener Is Ready For Use. A Longer Swelling Time Of Upto 12 Hours Will Improve The Flow Properties And Homogeneity.
- Dissolving In Warm Water Or Boiling Is Easily Possible And Provides An Even Better Homogeneity Of The Stock Paste.
Colour Yield
TEKSTIL – 8 Provides Very Good Transfer Of Dyestuff To The Fibre By Conventional Super Heated Steam Fixation Process.
Washability
Due To Its Special Modification, Can Be Washed Off Easily Even After A Previous Superheated Steam Fixation. Perfect Removal Of The Thickener Is Achieved Resulting In A Soft Handle Of The Printed Fabric And Brilliant Shades.
Preservation
TEKSTIL – 8 Contains Preservatives. The Viscosity Of The Printing Pastes And Stock Thickeners Show Good Stability Over A Long Period.