Tamarind Based Printing Thickener

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).

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 Machine

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.