AVCO-MERCE WET

WETTING AGENT FOR MERCERIZING PROCESS
AVCOMERCE WET is a wetting agent which is compatible with concentrated caustic solutions as used in the mercerizing process of cellulosic fabrics. (20-30° Be`)

SPECIFICATION:

Appearance Clear, light brownish liquid.
Chemical nature Clear, light brownish liquid.
Compatibility Good with anionic and nonionic products. Excellent compatibility with caustic soda up to 30% NaOH.
Density app. 1.05
Ionicity Anionic.
pH (10% sol.) 9 ± 1
Solubility Soluble in water and in Caustic solutions.
Storage Freezes below O°C. Fully usable after thawing and stirring. Shelf life is at least 12 months.

PROPERTIES & USES:

  1. AVCOMERCE WET is highly effective wetting agent for mercerizing baths, and
    thereby ensures rapid penetration of the caustic liquor into the cellulose
    fibers. The product enables rapid wetting of tight woven grey fabrics even at
    high running speeds.
  2. When applied on bleached or pre-boiled fabrics AVCOMERCE WET ensures uniform
    mercerizing effect.
  3. AVCOMERCE WET is suitable to be used for mercerizing cotton knits and yarns.
  4. AVCOMERCE WET is a non-cresolic and non-phenolic mercerizing wetting agent.
  5. AVCOMERCE WET is a low foaming product. It is non-toxic and it is
    biodegradable.Its solution in caustic is stable and suitable for mercerizing
    woven fabrics and knits.
  6. When lowering concentration of alkali below 20-25°C Be` the wetting effect is
    decreasing proportionally.
  7. AVCOMERCE WET is suitable also for the application in the hot mercerization
    process.

APPLICATION:

  1. For mercerizing grey cotton use 5-10 gr/l of AVCOMERCE WET in the caustic bath.
  2. For pre-boiled or bleached cotton, the amount of AVCOMERCE WET can be reduced to 1-3 gr/l.
  3. The product is simply stirred into the caustic bath at room temperature. After a long break (e.g. over weekend), an even distribution of padding liquor should be made by using the circulation pump.
  4. 4. If, for recuperation of the mercerizing liquor, the caustic concentration is increased
    above 38° Be`, the AVCOMERCE WET should be added only to the mercerizing
    liquor ready to use, to avoid precipitation of the product in the concentrated feeding
    liquor.