Textile Processing Chemicals

Scouring, Cleaning and Penetrating Agents

Product name Application Ionicity Appearance Composition Applicable fibers Features How to use
TRIPON
BX-11
Cleaning agents for various textiles Anionic Colorless to pale yellow liquid Sodium di-2-ethylhexyl sulfosuccinate
Nonionic surfactant
General Non-chlorinated solvent cleaner
Strong degreaser for synthetic fibers and cotton
TRIPON BX-11 only: 1 to 2 g/L
OR
  • TRIPON BX-11: 1 to 2 g/L
  • NaOH or soda ash:1 to 5 g/L
TRIPON
BA-66
Low foaming scouring agent Anionic/
Nonionic
Yellow liquid Poly(oxyethylene) = alkyl ether General Low foaming
Excellent scouring and remoistening effect
Effective wax removal, excellent emulsion dispersibility
Can be used with alkalis
Excellent permeability
TRIPON BA-66 only: 0.5 to 2 g/L
OR
  • TRIPON BA-66: 0.5 to 2 g/L
  • NaOH or soda ash: 1 to 5 g/L
TRIPON
BA-250
Low foaming scouring agent Anionic/
Nonionic
Pale yellow liquid Poly(oxyethylene) = alkyl ether General Low foaming
Excellent scouring and remoistening effect
Effective wax removal, excellent emulsion dispersibility
Easily removable
1 to 3g/L
TRIPON
AC-30
High concentration type scouring agent Anionic/
Nonionic
Pale yellow liquid Polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether General Low foaming
Excellent scouring and remoistening effect
Effective wax removal, excellent emulsion dispersibility
Can be used with alkalis
Excellent permeability
Higher concentration
TRIPON AC-30 only: 0.5 to 2 g/L
OR
  • TRIPON AC-30: 0.5 to 2 g/L
  • NaOH or soda ash: 1 to 5 g/L
TRIPON
RS-80
Silicon oil removal scouring agent Anionic Yellowish brown liquid Anionic surfactant Polyurethane blend
General
Excellent removal of silicone, machine, and knitting oils
No embrittlement of urethane
Low foaming
Single-bath scouring dyeing available
  • TRIPON RS-80: 1 to 2 g/L
  • Soda ash: 2 g/L or Acetic acid (90%): 0.3 cc/L
BK-643 Disperse dye stain remover for urethane fibers Cationic Brown liquid Quaternary ammonium salt Polyurethane blend Highly effective in removing disperse dye and acid dye contamination from urethane fibers
Highly effective in improving various types of robustness
Low foaming
1 to 3g/L
For disperse dyes Reduction agent: 4 to 8 g/L
BISNOL
UP-20
Disperse dye stain remover for urethane fibers Cationic Yellowish brown liquid Quaternary ammonium salt Polyurethane blend Highly effective in removing disperse dye and acid dye contamination from urethane fibers
Highly effective in improving various types of robustness
Low foaming
1 to 3g/L
For disperse dyes Reduction agent: 4 to 8 g/L
BISNOL
NA-155
All-in-one reduction cleaning agent Nonionic White solid Alkali
Sodium dithionite
Polyester Excellent reduction and detergency, capable of improving robustness
Low foaming
2 to 3 g/L、80℃ × 15 to 20 minutes
BISNOL
AD
Soaping agent Anionic Pale yellow transparent liquid Polycarboxylate Cotton
Rayon
Excellent soaping effects
No pollution, good maintainability
Low foaming
Batch method: 0.5 to 1.0 g/L
Continuous method: 1 to 2g/L
BISNOL
SK
Soaping agent Cationic Yellowish brown liquid Quaternary ammonium salt Polyester
General
Used in conjunction with the reduction cleaning of dyed polyester textiles to improve robustness
Good soaping effect for disperse and reactive dye prints and the prevention of white space staining
  • BISNOL SK: 0.5 to 2g/L
  • NaOH: 0.5 to 2g/L
  • Hydrosulfite: 1 to 2g/L
For soaping: 2 to 3 g/L
BISNOL
SK CONC
Soaping agent Cationic Pale brown liquid Quaternary ammonium salt General Used in conjunction with the reduction cleaning of dyed polyester textiles to improve robustness
Good soaping effect for disperse and reactive dye prints and the prevention of white space staining
  • BISNOL SK CONC: 0.1 to 0.5 g/L
  • NaOH: 0.5 to 2.0 g/L
  • Hydrosulfite: 1 to 2 g/L
For soaping: 2 to 3 g/L
BISNOL
SKL
Soaping agent Cationic Pale yellow liquid Quaternary ammonium salt General Great soaping effect after reaction dyeing
Highly effective in preventing staining of disperse dyes
Low foaming
1 to 3 g/L
IP CHELATE
D-40
Chelating agent Anionic Yellow liquid Diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid 5Na salt General Effective over a wide pH range
Can be used as H2O2 stabilizer during bleaching
Stable at high concentrations
0.25 to 1 g/L
IP CHELATE
Y-60
Chelating agent Anionic Light pale yellow liquid Amino polycarboxylic acids
Phosphorus compounds
General High metal ion sequestering power when combined with alkali
High dispersion of water-insoluble substances such as scale
Ability to disperse heavy metal ions, such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper, and prevent their re-deposition
0.5 to 1.0 g/L

Leveling Agents

Product name Application Ionicity Appearance Composition Applicable Fibers Features How to use
DA-638 For high-pressure dyeing of polyester
Dispersing and leveling agent
Anionic/
Nonionic
Yellow liquid Surfactant Polyester
Polyester/
Cotton
For low bath ratio rapid dyeing
Good dye dispersibility
0.5 to 1 g/L
MIGNOL
RP-100A
For high-pressure dyeing of polyester
Dispersing and leveling agent
Anionic Brown liquid Benzyl ether
Alkyl ether sulfate
Polyester For rapid dyeing, dye-promoting agent
Low foaming, excellent dispersibility and uniformity
Excellent stripe-spot prevention
0.5 to 2 g/L
MIGNOL
A-700X
For nylon
Stripe spot preventive leveling agent
Anionic Yellowish brown liquid Anionic surfactant
Nonionic surfactant
Nylon
Wool
Strong uniformity, transferability, and anti-stripe spot properties
Low foaming
0.5 to 3% (o.w.f.)
MIGNOL
NT
For nylon
Stripe spot preventive leveling agent
Anionic/
Nonionic
Yellow liquid Polyoxyethylene alkylamine
Alkyl sulfate
Nylon Excellent transferability and uniformity of all acidic dyes for leveling, milling, and super milling, suitable for dyeing nylon yarns 1 to 3% (o.w.f.)
MIGNOL
S
For nylon
Stripe spot preventive leveling agent
Anionic Dark yellow liquid Polyoxyethylene alkylamine
Alkyl ether sulfate
Nylon Highly effective in preventing streak marks on nylon woven fabrics 1 to 3% (o.w.f.)
DYDISPER
X-50
Single-bath dyeing aid for composite materials Anionic Yellow liquid Surfactant Acrylic /Blend Cationic/anionic dyes in acrylic and CDP blends
Can be used for single-bath dyeing (acidic, direct, etc.)
Low foaming
1 to 4% (o.w.f.)
1 to 2% (o.w.f.) textile printing
WETSOFTER
D-850
Dye bath softener Anionic Milky white liquid Surfactant Cotton
Polyester
Good in-bath smoothness, flexibility and permeability Minimal effect on stainability
Low foaming
Can also be used as a defoaming agent
Good stability with various chemicals
1 to 3 g/L
WETSOFTER
EC-32
Dye bath softener Anionic/
Nonionic
Pale yellow liquid Surfactant Cotton
Polyester/Cotton
Polyester/Rayon
Provides flexibility and smoothness to fibers when wet
Prevention of raw folds and rope wrinkles
Minimal cotton contamination from disperse dye
Low foaming
1 to 3 g/L
WETSOFTER
D-875
Dye bath softener Anionic/
Nonionic
Yellow liquid Surfactant Cotton
Rayon
Cotton blend
Bath softeners with penetrating properties
Strong penetration and improved uniformity
Ensures flexibility and smoothness of fibers when wet
Excellent prevention of raw folds and rope wrinkles
1 to 3 g/L
WETSOFTER
S-62
Dye bath softener Anionic
Nonionic
Cationic
Pale yellow transparent liquid Polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphate
Nonionic surfactant
General Good in-bath smoothness and flexibility
Good in-bath permeability
Minimal effect on stainability
Low foaming
Good stability with various chemicals
1 to 3 g/L
WETSOFTER
MS-310
Dye bath softener Anionic Colorless to pale yellow liquid Polycarboxylate General Provides smoothness to delicate materials that require ultra-low bath ratios
Highly effective in preventing machine slippage
1 to 3 g/L
5MA-51 For cationized cotton
Masking agent
Anionic Pale yellow liquid Methacrylic acid resin Cotton
Rayon
As a masking agent for cationic cotton, it prevents white field contamination.
Minimal loss of color fastness to light
5 to 20 g/L

Fabric Softeners

Product name Application Ionicity Appearance Composition Applicable Fibers Features How to use
SILICOLAN
ANF-20
Amino silicone softener Cationic Liquid Amino-modified silicone fluid
Nonionic surfactant
Cotton
Polyester/
Cotton
Provides flexibility with a dry-soft sensation
Low whiteness inhibition, good chemical stability
Ideal for form stabilization processing
1 to 5% solution
SILICOLAN
ANF-40
Cationic Pale yellow liquid Amino-modified silicone fluid
Nonionic surfactant
General Highly concentrated product, provides flexibility with a slippery sensation with half the amount of regular product used
Low whiteness inhibition, good chemical stability, minimal water absorption inhibition
Soaking method: 1 to 5% (o.w.f)
Padding method: 0.5 to 3% solution
SILICOLAN
ANS-30
Nonionic Pale yellow liquid Amino-modified silicone fluid
Nonionic surfactant
General Good flexibility
No discoloration due to oil oxidation or other factors
1 to 5% solution

Oil for Spinning and Weaving

Product name Application Ionicity Appearance Composition Applicable Fibers Features How to use
VO-860N Cheese Oiling Agent Nonionic Milky white liquid Solid paraffins
Nonionic surfactant
Cotton
Cotton/
blend
Less oil adhesion spots on inner and outer layers of cheese wrap during cheese processing
Excellent compatibility with various oils, improved smoothness
2 to 3% (o.w.f)

Special Finishing Agents

Product name Application Ionicity Appearance Composition Applicable Fibers Features How to use
EPONOL
900
Tear strength enhancer Nonionic Milky white liquid Polyethylene wax
Nonionic surfactant
General Increased tear strength
Improved sewability, no water absorption inhibition, good chemical compatibility
Cheese oiling: 0.5 to 3% addition
Tear strength enhancement processing: 1 to 3% solution
ALDACK
SP-65
Multi-purpose finishing agents Cationic Milky white liquid Amorphous silica General Good anti-pilling effect
Good flexibility of treated fabrics (rich dry texture)
Minimal whiteness inhibition, minimal water absorption inhibition
Padding method: 2 to 6% solution
SILICOLAN
520K
Raising treatment agent Nonionic Milky white liquid Polyethylene wax
Nonionic surfactant
General Sublime, high-grade raising properties
Good water absorbency
Good removability
Soaking method: 1 to 5 g/L
Padding method: 2 to 5% solution
ULS-1700 Ultraviolet shielding agent Nonionic White liquid Acrylic polymer General Provides excellent UV shielding via post-finishing process, durable
Excellent chemical compatibility, minimal effect on the robustness of dyed fabrics
High level of safety to the human body
Padding method: 1% to 5% solution
7GA-3 Gumming agent Anionic Pale yellow translucent liquid Acrylic ester copolymer General Excellent anti-curling effect on knit products
Non-formalin water-soluble type, water-resistant
Spray undiluted (or dilute in solution)
160℃ × 2 minutes drying
INNOVESOL
NY-30
Durable water-absorbing softener for nylon Nonionic Brown liquid Nylon resin
Nonionic surfactant
Nylon Gives excellent durable water absorbency
Produces an ultra-soft, coreless texture
Softener with very low whiteness inhibition and minimal discoloration due to oil oxidation
Improves the SR properties of nylon
Batch method: 2 to 6% (o.w.f.)
Continuous method: 2 to 6% solution
ELETAT
M-65
Antistatic agent Cationic Yellowish-brown liquid Quaternary ammonium salt General Excellent anti-static effect, especially on synthetic fibers with high water repellency
Minimal change in performance due to humidity
Can be used with resins
0.2 to 0.5% on fibers

Textile Special Processing Agents

Product name Application Ionicity Appearance Composition Applicable Fibers Features How to use
AIRCLEAN
PW
Deodorizer for formalin and amine odors Nonionic White solid Carboamide compounds General Elimination of formalin and amine odor from resin processing
Improvement of whiteness of resin-processed fabrics
Padding method: 0.5 to 1% solution
Spray: 5 to 10% solution
PRESHADE
NF
Antifibrillation agent Nonionic Yellow liquid Alkylene glycol modified products Cellulose fiber Non-formalin type
Prevents fibrillation of purified cellulose fiber by various treatment methods
Flexible texture and minimal effect on dyeability
[Soaking method]
  • PRESHADE NF: 30 to 60 g/L
  • NaOH: 6.6 to 13.2 g/L
  • Sodium sulfate: 120 to 70 g/L
[Padding method]
  • PRESHADE NF: 120 to 150 g/L
  • NaOH: 26 to 33 g/L
[Cold patch method]
  • PRESHADE NF: 120 to 180 g/L
  • NaOH: 26 to 39 g/L
MACHINE CLEANER
NS
Can body cleaning agent Anionic Yellow liquid Quaternary ammonium salt
Aminocarboxylate
General Highly effective in removing stains from the can body
Good can body cleaning effect during dye changeover
Good compatibility with anionic dyes, no need for anionic cleaning
  • MACHINE CLEANER NS: 2 to 3 g/L
  • NaOH (flakes): 2 to 10 g/L
  • Hydrosulfite: 0 to 3 g/L
DXK-20N Alkali weight loss processing agent Cationic Yellowish brown liquid Quaternary ammonium salt Polyester Combined treatment with NaOH accelerates the weight loss effect of polyester and adjusts the texture
  • NaOH: 5 to10% (o.w.f.)
  • DXK-20N: 2 to 3 g/L
90℃ × 60 minutes
DY-1125K Alkali weight loss processing agent Cationic Liquid Quaternary ammonium salt Polyester Highly effective in promoting hydrolysis of polyester by NaOH
Easy weight loss control
Weight reduction rate, weight reduction processor and method used determine the amount needed
General usage: 2 g/L
IP CUTTER
FUP
Deresination agent Cationic Pale yellow liquid Nonionic surfactant
Cationic surfactant
Cotton
Polyester/
Cotton
Excellent fluorine and acrylic resin dropout
High pigment dropout
  • IP CUTTER FUP: 1.5 to 2% solution
  • NaOH (flake): 1.2 to 1.5% solution
Boil × 30 to 60 minutes or 120 to 130℃ × 30 to 60 minutes
IP DEFOAMER
M-7000
Defoaming agent Nonionic White liquid Silicone oil
Nonionic surfactant
General Effective defoaming for dyeing with high flow velocity such as liquid flow dyeing machines
Stable under high temperature and high pressure
0.1 to 0.2 g/L
CATIONON
KCN
Multifunctional cationic agent Cationic Pale yellow liquid Quaternary ammonium salt Cotton
Rayon
The adsorption rate of anionic dyes such as reactive dyes is greatly improved, and extremely dark colors can be obtained
No adverse effect on the color fastness of dyed fabrics
No texture inhibition, improved feel to the touch
1 to 3 g/L
PRESHADE
2A
Natural processing agent Green liquid Bentonite General Provides distinctive texture
Skin-friendly processing agent
Padding method: 1 to 5% solution