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THICKENER FOR TEXTILE PRINTING CMT - 10 |
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PRODUCT
PROFILE CMT - 10 is specially developed for printing of Polyester with disperse dyestuffs followed by super heated steam fixation (170 - 180°c) ANALYTICAL INDICATION
(10% paste after complete hydration, measure by Brookfield, 20RPM 25oC) APPLICATION CMT - 10 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. CMT - 10 due to its special modification, can be washed off easily even after a pervious superheated steam fixation. Perfect removal of the thickener is achieved resulting in a soft handle of the printed fabric and brilliant shades. CMT - 10 is not recommended for premetalised and acid dyes. CMT - 10 thickener displays excellent stability in presence of auxiliaries usually used in printing on synthetic except bi-or trivalent metallic salts. The thickener is compatible with dispersed dyestuffs as well as with anionic and non - ionic products. CMT - 10 is especially suitable for the rotary printing process, due to its high grade purity. The excellent flow properties of CMT - 10 paste meet all requirements of the different printing machines. SOLUBILITY CMT - 10 is cold water soluble. The use of a high speed stirrer or of a dissolving station is necessary to prevent the formation of lumps. After a swelling time of at least one hour, 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 CMT - 10 provides very good transfer of dyestuff to the fibre. With CMT - 10 very brilliant colour shades are obtained. The colour on polyester printing can be improved through the addition of starch ether. It can however, produce a negative effect on the handle. The colour appears to be more brilliant when using CMT - 10 alone. Regarding the necessary fixation auxiliaries and fixation temperatures, it is advisable to follow the recommendation of the dyestuff manufacturers. The use of CMT - 10 will produce clearly defined printings on different fabrics. By increasing the paste viscosity, the sharpness of the outlines can be improved. WASH ABILITY The thickener can be washed off easily. The handle of the fabric is not affected. PRESERVATION CMT - 10 contains preservatives. The viscosity of the printing pastes and stock thickeners shows good stability over a long period. STORAGE Good Storage stability when kept in the unopened packaging in a cool and dry place. |