Te x t ile Pr oce ssin g Ch e m ica ls

Pr odu ct Ove r vie w :

- Pr e t r e a t m e n t
- D ye in g
- Fin ish in g
- Coa t in g
- Pr in t in g

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TAN ATEX Ch e m ica ls Pr odu ct Ove r vie w Con t e n t s

Se gm e n t Applica t ion pa ge

Pr e t r e a t m e n t Desizing agents 1
Boiling-off auxiliaries 2
Chelating agents 2
Bleaching stabilizers 4
Peroxide elimination 6
Wetting agents 7
Scouring agents 9
Yellowing protection 13
Anti-phenolic yellowing agent 14
Fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs) 15

D ye in g Au x ilia r ie s for dye in g ce llu losics a n d ce llu losic 19

ble n ds
Dispersing and wetting agents 19
Crease inhibitors 19
Dyeing accelerators, dissolving agents, anti-migration 20
agents, antifrosting agents
Levelling agents 21
Anti-reducing agent 22
Reserving agents 22
Liquid alkaline buffer mixture 23
Neutralizing agents 23
Aftersoaping agents for exhaust processes 24
Aftertreatment agents for direct and reactive dyeings 25

Au x ilia r ie s for dye in g w ool a n d w ool ble n ds 26

Leveling agents 26
Crease resist agent 27
Reserving agent 28
Non-tendering agents 28

Au x ilia r ie s for dye in g polya m ide 29

Dispersing and leveling agents 29
Leveling agents 29
Reserving agents 30
Antifrosting agent 32

Au x ilia r ie s for dye in g polye st e r a n d polye st e r 33

ble n ds
One-bath scouring and dyeing 33
Dispersing agents 33
pH buffers 34
Crease inhibitors 34
Diffusion accelerators 35

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Leveling agents 36
Anti-reducing agent 37
Reducing agents 37
UV-absorber 38
Oligomer dispersing agents and oligomer binders 38
Cleaning agents for machinery 39
Dispersing agent and fastness improver 39

Au x ilia r ie s for dye in g a cr ylics a n d a cr ylic ble n ds 40

Dispersing agents 40
Migration auxiliaries for cationic dyes 40
Retarders for cationic dyes 41
Dyeing accelerators 41
Dissolving agents 41
Crease inhibitor 42
Stripping agent 42

Au x ilia r ie s for m isce lla n e ou s fibr e s 43

Carrier for Nomex 43

Au x ilia r ie s for dye in g, non fibr e r e la t e d 44

Antifoams and deaerating auxiliaries 44

Fin ish in g Softeners 47

Softeners to improve sewability 49
Anticrease agents 53
Wet-waxing agents 54
Lubicant for sewing thread 55
Yarn lubricant 55
Lubricants 55
Antistatic agents 56
Hydrophility agents 57
Polyurethane dispersions 57
Felt-free-finishing 57
Bodybuilder for PA carpets 58
Anti-slip agents 58
Flame-proofing agent 58
Biopolishing enzymes 59
Crosslinkers 60
Oil and water-repellant agents 61
Water/oil-repellant and antisoiling agents 62
Antisoiling agent 63
Antishedding agent 63
Extenders 63

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Odour inhibitor 63
Foaming agents 64
Stain-release agents 64
Water-repellant agents 65
Moth and beetle-proofing agents 66
NANO finishing 66
Scenting, Aromawellness and Cosmetic products 67

Ga r m e n t s Blu e J® 69
Desizing agents 70
Lubricant 70
Scouring and wetting agent 70
Dispersing agents 71
Cellulase products 71
Buffer 72
Softener 72
Ozon-resistant softener 72
Garment specialitites 73

Coa t in g Polyurethane binders 74

Acrylate binders 77
Compounds 78
Coating auxiliaries 79

Pr in t in g Binders 80
Crosslinkers 81
Printing concentrates 82
Emulsifiers and rheology modifiers 83
Softener 83
Antifoams 84
Other auxiliaries 84
Spray printing of carpets / Printing concentrates 86
Spray printing on carpets / Auxiliaries 86
Products for washing off / after treatment of prints 87

TANATEX uses these brands for the textile industry 89

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ACRACONZ® DV 82
ACRACONC® FN 82
ACRACONZ® HC 82
ACRACONZ® HCN 82
ACRAFIX® Compound U 84
ACRAFIX® FF 81
ACRAFIX® MF 81
ACRAFIX® ML 81
ACRAFIX® ML 200 % 81
ACRAGEL® L 83
ACRAMIN® ABC 80
ACRAMIN® ALC 80
ACRAMIN® BPD 80
ACRAMIN® BS-N 80
ACRAMIN® DB 80
ACRAMIN® Prefix K 84
ACRAMIN® PUD 01 80
ACRAMIN® Softener MPG 01 83
ACRAMIN® SW 80
ALKAFLO 23
ASTRAGAL® ME 40
ASTRAGAL® PAN 41
ASTRALPLUSH 57
AURAREZ® EFC Conc. 60
AVOLAN® AV 200% 26
AVOLAN® IL 21, 26
AVOLAN® IS/IS liquid 19, 26, 29, 33, 42
AVOLAN® IW/IW liquid 26, 40
AVOLAN® RW 26
AVOLAN® S/S 200% 26
AVOLAN® SCN 150 27
AVOLAN® UL 75 27,29
BAYGARD® AFF 01 61
BAYGARD® AFF 300 % 01 61
BAYGARD® AS 63
BAYGARD® EDW 63
BAYGARD® FCA 62
BAYGARD® FCK 62
BAYGARD® FK 61
BAYGARD® Foamer 64
BAYGARD® Foamer SBL 64
BAYGARD® K 61
BAYGARD® RT 62
BAYGARD® SOC 01 61
BAYGARD® SPT 61
BAYGARD® UFC 01 61
BAYGARD® UFC 02 62
BAYLAN® NT 02 28
BAYLASE® Assist RP 01 24
BAYLASE® AT 02 1

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BAYLASE® CB 59
BAYLASE® CS 59
BAYLASE® EPK 6
BAYLASE® EVO 2
BAYLASE® EVO PLUS 2
BAYLASE® RP 24
BAYPRET® NANO-PU 66
BAYPRET® R 60
BAYPRET® USV 57
BAYPROTECT® 8280 64
BAYPROTECT® CL 64
BAYPROTECT® NANO-POLLEN 66
BAYPROTECT® SBR 65
BAYREDUCT® PRN 01 6
BAYSCENT® ACEROLA 67
BAYSCENT® ALOE VERA 67
BAYSCENT® BASE 67
BAYSCENT® BODY LOTION 67
BAYSCENT® FLEUR DE LAVANDE 67
BAYSCENT® GINSENG 67
BAYSCENT® LAVENDER 67
BAYSCENT® NEUTRALIZER 68
BAYSCENT® VANILLA BOUQUET 68
BAYSOLEX® 42062 2, 24, 87
BAYSOLEX® EXT 2
BAYSOLEX® EXT-N 3
BAYSOLEX® KA 01 2
BAYSOLEX® QXL 3
BAYSTABIL® DB 4
BAYSTABIL® LF 4
BLANKOPHOR® ACR liquid 15
BLANKOPHOR® BA 267 % 15
BLANKOPHOR® BA liquid 15
BLANKOPHOR® BA liquid B 15
BLANKOPHOR® BBU 250 % 15
BLANKOPHOR® BBU liquid 01 15
BLANKOPHOR® BRU 225 % 15
BLANKOPHOR® BRU liquid 15
BLANKOPHOR® BSUN liquid 15
BLANKOPHOR® BUA liquid 16
BLANKOPHOR® CCB 16
BLANKOPHOR® CCB liquid 16
BLANKOPHOR® CCB liquid B 16
BLANKOPHOR® CCB liquid R 16
BLANKOPHOR® CCR liquid 16
BLANKOPHOR® CLE liquid 16
BLANKOPHOR® CLE liquid B 16
BLANKOPHOR® CO 16
BLANKOPHOR® CO liquid 16, 73
BLANKOPHOR® CO liquid B-B 17

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BLANKOPHOR® CO liquid R 17
BLANKOPHOR® DRS liquid 200 % 02 17
BLANKOPHOR® ER liquid 330 % 01 17
BLANKOPHOR® MAN 01 17
BLANKOPHOR® PAS liquid 17
BLANKOPHOR® PAS liquid B 17
BLANKOPHOR® PEG liquid 17
BLANKOPHOR® PET liquid 18
BLANKOPHOR® PET liquid B 18
BLANKOPHOR® REU 180 % 18
BLANKOPHOR® ULTRAWHITE 18
BLUE J® 907 73
BLUE J® ASSIST 72
BLUE J® CONDITIONER NP 72
BLUE J® CONTROLLER 73
BLUE J® DESIZE TOP 69
BLUE J® DISPERSANT ED 70
BLUE J® DISPERSANT conc. 70
BLUE J® EP 5464 70
BLUE J® EP 5465 71
BLUE J® LUBE 69
BLUE J® OCEAN MAGIC R 73
BLUE J® QUANTUM BPE 71
BLUE J® REDUCER 73
BLUE J® SATIN 72
BLUE J® SCOUR LF 69
BLUE J® SPECTRUM CDN 71
BLUE J® SYNERGASE 1559 72
CELLOLUBE® AST 47
CELLOLUBE® AT 47
CELLOLUBE® BS 47
CELLOLUBE® CM 47
CELLOLUBE® CRS 49
CELLOLUBE® FLEX 49
CELLOLUBE® LCE 47
CELLOLUBE® MRS 50
CELLOLUBE® OE 50
CELLOLUBE® SUPRA 50
CELLOLUBE® THS 47
CURITE 5184 60
DIADAVIN® ANE 9
DIADAVIN® DSP 9
DIADAVIN® EPF 01 9
DIADAVIN® ESW 01 9
DIADAVIN® NSE 9
DIADAVIN® TH-G liquid 10
DIADAVIN® UFN 10
DIADAVIN® UN 10
DIADAVIN® UNJ 10
DS 14® 33

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DS® conc. 33
EDOLAN® AB 77
EDOLAN® AH 77
EDOLAN® AM 77
EDOLAN® EP 5950 78
EDOLAN® EP 5960 78
EDOLAN® EP 6090 78
EDOLAN® GS 74
EDOLAN® HC 76
EDOLAN® HF 76
EDOLAN® HS 75
EDOLAN® HT 76
EDOLAN® LS 74
EDOLAN® LV 75
EDOLAN® MR 77
EDOLAN® RU 76
EDOLAN® SBF + SBFC 78
EDOLAN® SI + SIC 78
EDOLAN® SE 74
EDOLAN® SN 74
EDOLAN® UC 75
EDOLAN® UH 75
EDOLAN® WSF 78
EDOLAN® XCI 79
EDOLAN® XCIB 79
EDOLAN® XCIC 79
EDOLAN® XFM 79
EDOLAN® XFS 79
EDOLAN® XTP 79
Emulsifier VA 02 83
Emulsifier WN 83
ERKANTOL® AS 7
ERKANTOL® NR 7
EULAN® SPA 01 66
FIBERMATE POC 55
FLAMEGARD PENTA 58
LEVALIN® 221 21
LEVALIN® CPS 20, 41
LEVALIN® KF 85
LEVALIN® MIP 20
LEVALIN® SRN 01 20
LEVALIN® VKU-F 20, 32
LEVASALT® AY 14
LEVEGAL® C 45 43
LEVEGAL® DLP 33
LEVEGAL® DTE 01 35
LEVEGAL® ED 21
LEVEGAL® FFL 36
LEVEGAL® FTSK 01 29
LEVEGAL® HTE 36

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LEVEGAL® LD-3 36
LEVEGAL® LPA 29
LEVEGAL® PE special 38
LEVEGAL® RL 21
LEVEGAL® SER 29, 30
LEVEGAL® UNI 36
LEVOGEN® BF 01 25
LEVOGEN® DR 25
LEVOGEN® WRD 25
LUBIT® CME 34
LUBIT® CO 19
LUBIT® LC 34
MERSE® FMC 39
MERSE® RTD 39
MERSE® RTU 39
MESITOL® AS 30
MESITOL® BFN 31
MESITOL® HB liquid 22, 28
MESITOL® HWS liquid 22, 28
MESITOL® MBF 31
MESITOL® NBS/NBS liquid 01 22, 31, 87
MESITOL® NBSJ 01 22, 31
MIGRASSIST® 60 40
MIGRASSIST® ACD 40
MIGRASSIST® conc. 40
MIGRASSIST® LC 40
NOFELT WA 28
NOFOME 1125 45, 84, 86
NOFOME AF 44
NOFOME BLF 01 7, 44
NOFOME C 44, 84
NOFOME DP 44
NOFOME HS 44
NOFOME HT 44
NOFOME M 44
NOFOME NS 45
NOFOME P 45
NOFOME SE 45
PERLIT® 40159 65
PERLIT® 40178 63, 65
PERLIT® SI-SW 65
PERSOFTAL® AFS 48
PERSOFTAL® ASN 01 50
PERSOFTAL® BK conc. 48
PERSOFTAL® CNP 54
PERSOFTAL® FA 01 48
PERSOFTAL® FN liquid 48
PERSOFTAL® HydroSoft 48
PERSOFTAL® L 19, 27, 34, 53
PERSOFTAL® LU 42, 54

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PERSOFTAL® NANO-SIL 66
PERSOFTAL® N conc. 48
PERSOFTAL® NG 55
PERSOFTAL® NOBLE 51
PERSOFTAL® NPF 54
PERSOFTAL® OE 51
PERSOFTAL® P 51
PERSOFTAL® PEK 51
PERSOFTAL® PEN 51
PERSOFTAL® PLUS 52
PERSOFTAL® SGR 52
PERSOFTAL® SI-N 52
PERSOFTAL® SWA 01 52
PERSOFTAL® UKS 49
PERSOFTAL® ULTRA 53
PERSOFTAL® UM 01 52
PERSOFTAL® VNK 53
PERSOFTAL® WKF liquid 49
PLEXENE APR 3
PLEXENE CA 3
PLEXENE CAN 3
PLEXENE FED 3
PLEXENE MC 3
PLEXENE PREP 4
PLEXENE SP 4, 87
PLEXENE UL 4
PREPARATION FP 03 55
PREPARATION KP 03 55
PROTOREZ BLF-CE 60
PROTOREZ FFO 60
REACTOSIL® RWS 53
RESPUMIT® 3300 84
RESPUMIT® 40042 46
RESPUMIT® BA 2000 45
RESPUMIT® BU 45
RESPUMIT® NF 01 46, 84
RESPUMIT® S 46
SHADING IRISOL RL 18
SHADING VIOLET DRS 18
SPANSCOUR EFR 01 13
SPANSCOUR GR liquid 13
SPANSCOUR SPARK 14
SPANSCOUR YP 14
STATEXAN® HA 56
STATEXAN® PES 56
STATEXAN® WP 56
SUSTILAN® N 02 22, 28
SYNTHAPPRET® AST 63
SYNTHAPPRET® BAP 01 57
SYNTHAPPRET® TV 58

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SYNTHARESIN® 40119 58
SYNTHARESIN® A 58
SYNTHARESIN® S 50 58
TANABOND KBS 01 81
TANACID® AB 34
TANACID® NA/NAC 23
TANACID® UNA 23
TANACID® SAB 34
TANADEL® ESL 35
TANADYE® M conc. 33
TANADYE® MCN 33
TANAFIX SRC 25, 87
TANAFRESH HFO 63
TANALEV® AB 30
TANALEV® K-DC 01 21
TANALID® CD 85
TANALUBE® FF 54
TANALUBE® RF 54
TANAPAL® AD 27, 30
TANAPAL® FFD 22
TANAPAL® KPA 28
TANAPAL® LM 27
TANAPAL® LMC 27
TANAPAL® P 41
TANAPAL® PA 30
TANAPAL® WL 27
TANAPRINT® 2000 86
TANAPRINT® 7023 85
TANAPRINT® AFF 83
TANAPRINT® ASU 85
TANAPRINT® PAC 85
TANAPRINT® RDC 85
TANAPRINT® SDP 85
TANAPRINT® ST 160 86
TANAPRINT® ST 160 CA 86
TANAPRINT® ST 160 conc. 86
TANAPRINT® ST 160 Xtrme 86
TANAPRINT® ST 2078 82
TANASOFT PTK 53
TANASPERSE® APS 41
TANASPERSE® CJ 86
TANASPERSE® CT 86
TANASPERSE® MDA 12
TANASPERSE® OH 13
TANASPERSE® OLG 38
TANASPERSE® PGT 85
TANASSIST® ACE conc. 20, 41
TANASTAT P 56
TANATERGE® A 87
TANATERGE® AP 87

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TANATERGE® BKG 10
TANATERGE® CFP 11
TANATERGE® CSU liquid 11
TANATERGE® DPF 01 11
TANATERGE® DRC 39, 87
TANATERGE® EF 11
TANATERGE® ELB 11
TANATERGE® INF 11
TANATERGE® LFN 12
TANATERGE® M-RE 24, 88
TANATERGE® N-EW conc. 12
TANATERGE® NWU liquid 12
TANATERGE® NWU conc. 12
TANATERGE® PA-L 88
TANATERGE® RE 24, 88
TANATERGE® REX 24
TANATERGE® RINSE 86
TANATERGE® SD 12
TANATERGE® SW-LF 88
TANAVOL® ABL 35
TANAVOL® AS 01 35
TANAVOL® PEW 36
TANAWET BC 7
TANAWET N-J 7
TANAWET N-LF 8
TANAWET PAD 8
TANAWET PB liquid 8
TANAWET Q 8
TANAWET RC-N 8
TANAZYM LT 1
TANAZYM LTC 01 1
TANAZYM PK 6
TANAZYM UD 1
TANEDE® ACR 41
TANEDE® ARD 37
TANEDE® AXL 36
TANEDE® CL 40
TANEDE® FSM 35
TANEDE® IFM 31
TANEDE® LR 37
TANEDE® NOVA 13
TANEDE® PRT 34, 57
TANEDE® RC 37, 88
TANNEX SPECIAL® 5
TANNEX® BCA-N 4
TANNEX® BFD 5
TANNEX® CB 5
TANNEX® CPB 5
TANNEX® CX 5
TANNEX® EL 6

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TANNEX® GEO 5
TANNEX® RENA liquid 5
TANNEX® RP 6
TANUVAL® UVL 38
TASTEX® ALS 68
TASTEX® COOL-EX 68
TASTEX® CRM 68
TASTEX® HOT2 68
TASTEX® SKU-C 01 68
Thickener A 02 83

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Pr odu ct N a m e Br ie f D e scr ipt ion

D e sizin g a ge n t s

Enzymatic desizing agent to remove starch in the pretreatment of

BAYLASE® AT 0 2 textiles

BAYLASE® AT 02 is effective at both high and low temperatures

Effective enzyme formulation to remove starch and combinations of
starch/PVA, CMC and acrylic sizes
Can be combined with the BioScouring method ( BAYLASE® EVO )
For use in all common processes, e.g. exhaust, cold pad-batch and
pad-steam
Suitable for desizing denim
Enzymatic desizing agent with scouring and wetting components for
TAN AZYM LT use on cellulosics and cellulosic blends

Nonionic
For use in all common processes; effective at both high and low
temperatures
Removes sizes such as starch, starch ether and starch ester, PVA,
CMC and size blends
Treated substrates have good absorbency
Low-foaming
Robust and highly effective enzymatic desizing agent with wetting
TAN AZYM LTC 0 1 and scouring components for cellulosics and cellulosic blends

Nonionic
Excellent removal of starch sizes
Good removal of starch ether, starch ester, PVA and CMC sizes and
size blends
Effective over a wide pH range (pH 4-10)
Suitable for post-desizing (e.g. after cold pad-batch bleaching)
Treated substrates have good absorbency
Suitable for all common procedures; effective at both high and low
temperatures
Low-foaming
Enzyme compound with scouring and wetting components for
TAN AZYM UD desizing cellulosics and cellulosic blends

Nonionic
For continuous and discontinuous processes ( pad-steam)
Removes sizes such as starch, starch ether, starch ester, PVA, CMC
and size blends
Treated substrates have good absorbency
Low-foaming

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Boilin g- off a u x ilia r ie s

Enzyme for BioScouring natural cellulosics and their blends

BAYLASE® EV O
Substitute for alkaline boiling-off
Can be combined with enzymatic desizing
Can be used in all common processes in the textile industry
Excellent hydrophilic properties
Improves bleaching properties and dye uptake
Excellent appearance, soft hand, good technical grades
Reliable processing, simple to handle
Environment-friendly process
Enzyme for BioScouring and desizing of cotton and cotton blends
BAYLASE® EVO PLUS
Enzymatic scouring with simultaneous desizing
Suitable for all common processes in the textile industry
Excellent scouring effect and hydrophilic properties
Bleaching is often unnecessary for dark and opaque shades
Fabric has an excellent appearance and soft hand
Simple recipes, reliable processing
Does not corrode machinery
Significant reduction in wastewater loads
Very economical
Boiling-off auxiliary with high stability to alkali for the pretreatment
BAYSOLEX ® KA 0 1 of natural cellulosic fibers; contains surfactants

Anionic/nonionic
Biodegradable
Excellent in continuous processes
Chelating properties
Stable to alkali up to 240 g/l caustic soda

Ch e la t in g a ge n t s

Chelating and aftersoaping agent for reactive dyeing and printing

BAYSOLEX ® 4 2 0 6 2
Anionic
Biological elimination
Auxiliary to remove reactive dye hydrolysate
Prevents staining and spotting of unprinted sections of fabric
Prevents cross-staining of discharge prints on grounds dyed with
direct dyes during washing-off
Effective in continuous washing-off processes, even at under 95 °C
Chelating auxiliary for demineralization and removal of impurities
BAYSOLEX ® EXT from natural cellulosic fibers

Anionic
Chelating and dispersing properties
For acid demineralization
Reduces insoluble deposits of Ca compounds
Improves whiteness and absorbency
Suitable for neutralizing bleaching alkali

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Inhibitor and chelating agent for use in boiling-off liquors and

BAYSOLEX ® EXT- N peroxide bleaching

Anionic
Improves washing-off of impurities and bleaching agents
Reduces or prevents crystalline deposits
Improves whiteness and absorbency
Post-extraction of bleaching baths in combination with
DIADAVIN ® ANE
Chelating agent for boiling-off, bleaching and BioScouring processes
BAYSOLEX ® QXL
Anionic
High chelating action
Recommended for the BAYLASE® EVO BioScouring process
Good stabilizing of discontinuous peroxide bleaching liquors
Good dispersing properties
Biodegradable
Phosphate-free and acrylate-free
Environment-friendly
Acid chelating agent to remove alkaline earth and heavy metal
PLEX EN E APR impurities from cotton

Improves whiteness and absorbency in subsequent bleaching

Prevents catalytic damage
Inhibitor and chelating agent for use in boiling-off and peroxide
PLEX EN E CA bleaching liquors to reduce precipitation caused by hard water

Improves the washing-off of bleaching chemicals and impurities in the

fiber
Can be used in oxidizing/soaping baths for vat and sulfur dyes to
improve the wash-off properties of dyestuff pigments
Chelating and dispersing agent for pretreatment to prevent
PLEX EN E CAN precipitation caused by hard water

Very good removal of calcium and magnesium ions

For pretreatment in acid and alkaline liquors
Supports the effect of hydrogen peroxide stabilizers
High dispersing capacity
Suitable for use in dyeing
Does not foam
Chelating agent to remove heavy metal impurities in strongly
PLEX EN E FED alkaline liquors

High chelating power for heavy metal ions

Suitable for boiling-off, bleaching and mercerizing baths
Good dispersing of hard water salts and good soil bonding capacity
Helps stabilize peroxide
Chelating agent to remove metal ions
PLEX EN E M C
Specifically for removing metal ions in pretreatment processes such
as desizing and pre-scouring in weakly acid to alkaline liquors
Suitable for all types of fiber
Easy to handle

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Chelating agent for pretreatment of cotton to remove disruptive ions

PLEXEN E PREP and ions resulting from the use of hard water

Very good removal of Ca, Mg, and heavy metal ions in the acid to
alkaline pH range
Can be combined with alpha-amylase products
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Advantageous for linen and linen blends
Chelating and dispersing agent for washing-off printed polyamide
PLEX EN E SP and polyamide/elastan fabrics and for desizing synthetics

High buffering capacity in alkaline liquors

Good chelating and dispersing properties
Optimum product for washing off printed PA and PA/elastan fibers to
produce very good white resists and very good fastness properties
Excellent for desizing synthetic wovens treated with polyester or
polyacrylic sizes
Does not foam
Chelating and dispersing agent for alkaline earths in dyeing and
PLEXEN E UL pretreatment of cotton and cotton blends

Reduces precipitation of dyes and auxiliaries in hard water

Can be used with all metal-complex dyes
Suitable for alkaline boiling-off and bleaching processes
High dispersing capacity

Ble a ch in g st a bilize r s

Organic stabilizer for alkaline hydrogen peroxide bleaching

BAYSTABI L® D B
Anionic
Extremely suitable for cellulosics and cellulosic/synthetic blends
Suitable for all common processes
Particularly suitable for peroxide extraction bleaching using the cold
pad-batch process
Also highly suitable for silicate-free pad-steam bleaching
Excellent stabilizing properties resulting in very reliable processing and
very good bleaching
Extremely high iron-bonding power
EDTA-free
Organic stabilizer for discontinuous alkaline hydrogen peroxide
BAYSTABI L® LF bleaching

Anionic
Suitable for cellulosics and cellulosic/synthetic blends
Particularly suitable for bleaching in long liquors in all common
pretreatment systems
Surfactant-based stabilizer for discontinuous hydrogen peroxide
TAN N EX ® BCA- N bleaching

Anionic
Prevents running creases
Ensures good absorbency and a soft hand
Low-foaming

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Mineral-based stabilizer for discontinuous pre-treatment of cotton

TAN N EX ® BFD
Nonionic
For cotton and cotton blends, especially pretreatment of knitted
fabrics
Very good wetting properties, good dispersing properties
Low-foaming; can be dosed
Surfactant-free organic stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide bleaching in
TAN N EX ® CB strongly alkaline liquors

Anionic
For pretreatment of cotton and cotton blends
Suitable for all bleaching processes
Prevents damage by catalysts
Good dispersing properties, prevents limescale deposits on substrate
and machinery
Surfactant-free organic stabilizer for cold pad-batch bleaching with
TAN N EX ® CPB hydrogen peroxide

Anionic
Can also be used in combination with sodium silicate
Good chelating capacity for heavy metal ions
Stabilizer for discontinuous hydrogen peroxide bleaching
TAN N EX ® CX
Anionic
For cellulosic fibers and their blends
For discontinuous HT bleaching on package units and warp beams and
in autoclaves (wovens).
Suitable for application on the jig; process can be started at the boil
Stabilizer based on natural minerals for discontinuous hydrogen
TAN N EX ® GEO peroxide bleaching

Nonionic
For cellulosics and cellulosic blends
Balanced bleaching auxiliary with excellent stabilizing properties
Very high whiteness, very good DP values
Cleaning due to special washing mechanism
Low-foaming, prevents running creases
Ecological stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide bleaching
TAN N EX ® REN A liqu id
Alkaline solution of inorganic salts and organic chelating agents
Excellent for all cellulosics and cellulosic/synthetic blends
For all common continuous hydrogen peroxide bleaching processes,
especially the cold pad-batch, pad-steam, pad-roll and under-liquor
bleaching methods
Excellent stabilizing properties, low-foaming, high soil bonding
capacity
Very high whiteness, very good DP values
Very mild bleaching conditions due to low alkali concentrations
Bleaching auxiliary for sodium chlorite bleaching
TAN N EX ® SPECI AL
Anionic
Reduces the release of chlorine dioxide gas
Good buffering effect
Prevents corrosion of stainless steel
Good wetting and scouring action

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Auxiliary for environment-friendly removal of residual peroxide

BAYLASE® EPK before reactive dyeing

Enzymatic elimination of residual peroxide after bleaching to enhance

the reliability of processing
Reduces process times before reactive dyeing
Regulates pH
Environment-friendly
Auxiliary to remove residual peroxide
BAYRED UCT ® PRN 0 1
Reductive elimination of residual peroxide after bleaching; also
enhances the reliability of processing
Reduces process times before reactive dyeing
Not temperature-dependent
Regulates pH
Auxiliary for environment-friendly removal of residual peroxide
TAN AZYM PK before reactive dyeing

Enzymatic elimination of residual peroxide after bleaching to increase

the reliability of processing
Low concentrations required
Reduces process times before reactive dyeing
Environment-friendly
Auxiliary to remove residual peroxide
TAN N EX ® EL
Destroys residual peroxide after bleaching
Low concentrations required regardless of the amount of residual
peroxide
Reduces process times before reactive dyeing
Application is not temperature-dependent
Auxiliary to remove residual peroxide
TAN N EX ® RP
Reductive elimination of residual peroxide after bleaching; also
improves reliability of processing
Very economical
Reduces process times before reactive dyeing
Application is not temperature-dependent

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W e t t in g a ge n t s

Wetting agent use in the pretreatment and dyeing of cellulosics and

ERKAN TOL® AS cellulosic blends

Anionic
Low-foaming
Improves dye penetration
Mainly used in dye liquors
Prevents film formation and foaming
Can be used in sizing and lubricating liquors
Stable to alkali up to 20 g/l caustic soda
Not suitable for application on the jet
Wetting and deaeration agent for use in the pretreatment and dyeing
ERKAN TOL® N R of cellulosics and cellulosic blends

Nonionic
For continuous and discontinuous processes
Phosphate-free and solvent-free
Non-foaming
Excellent deaeration of wound packages
Stable to alkali up to 30 g/l caustic soda
Deaerating agent with high wetting properties for wet finishing of all
N OFOM E BLF 0 1 types of textiles

Nonionic
Good wetting capacity
Good deaeration leading to optimum liquor penetration
Particularly suitable for dry-on-wet application on cotton
Good efficacy in a broad pH range

N ot e
Can cause swelling and reduce the Shore hardness of unsuitable
roller clothings.
Seals, pipes, etc. made of PVC and similar materials are not
compatible with NOFOME BLF 01.
Highly effective wetting and scouring agent for alkaline pretreatment
TAN AW ET BC of cellulosics and cellulosic blends.

Anionic
Good wetting capacity under alkaline conditions
Good scouring, emulsifying and dispersing properties
Relatively good bonding of heavy metal ions, leading to
a reduction in catalytic damage
Stable to alkali up to 175 g/l caustic soda
Low-foaming, biodegradable wetting agent for finishing of cellulosics
TAN AW ET N - J and cellulosic blends

Nonionic
Improves the running properties of goods on jet and overflow units
Suitable for enzymatic desizing
Good scouring of all types of impurities
Readily biodegradable
Stable to alkali up to 10 g/l caustic soda

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Wetting agent for pretreatment and dyeing of cellulosics and

TAN AW ET N - LF cellulosic blends

Nonionic
Foam-free
Suitable for dyeing, printing and finishing
For use in all continuous processes
Simple to handle
All-round, low-foaming wetting agent for pad and exhaust processes
TAN AW ET PAD on cotton and polyester/cotton blends.

Anionic
Suitable for all common continuous pretreatment processes
Particularly suitable for hypochlorite bleaching processes
Suitable for use in pad dyeing with all common dye classes
Stable to alkali up to 10 g/l caustic soda
Wetting agent for the pretreatment and bleaching of cellulosics and
TAN AW ET PB liquid cellulosic blends

Effective in a broad pH range ( 2-14 )

High scouring, emulsifying and dispersing capacity
Good solubility; easy to dose
Readily biodegradable
Stable to alkali up to 110 g/l caustic soda
Concentrated non-foaming wetting and deaerating agent
TAN AW ET Q
Nonionic
Especially suitable for wetting textiles on jet, yarn and beam
apparatus and padding equipment
Very good wetting properties
Suitable for enzymatic desizing
Very good deaerating properties
Suitable for discontinuous and continuous preparation and dyeing
Very low-foaming
Readily biodegradable
Wetting agent for the pretreatment and bleaching of cellulosics and
TAN AW ET RC- N their blends

Anionic
Effective over a broad pH range ( 2-14 )
High scouring, emulsifying and dispersing capacity
Improves the replenishment of water in wet-on-wet impregnation
Can be used in both continuous and discontinuous processes
Stable to alkali up to 125 g/l caustic soda

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Scou r in g a ge n t s

Scouring/wetting agent for pre/post-extraction of cellulosics and

D I AD AV I N ® AN E cellulosic blends

Anionic/nonionic
Good emulsifying and dispersing of fats, waxes and knitting
lubricants
Low-foaming at all temperatures
Recommended to improve rewetting properties
Easy to wash out
Recommended for continuous and discontinuous processes
Suitable for application on the jet
Scouring agent to remove lubricants from elastan fibers
D I AD AV I N ® D SP
Nonionic/cationic
Removes silicone-containing lubricants
Good scouring and wetting action
Pronounced dispersing properties
Reduces warp streaks and spots on polyamide fibers
Free of CFCs and PER
Phosphate-free
Scouring agent of polyamide/elastan hosiery and foundation
D I AD AV I N ® EPF 0 1 garments

Anionic/nonionic
Can be applied in the dyebath
Biological elimination
Removes silicone oils and knitting lubricants from hosiery and
foundation garments
Pre-scouring is not normally necessary, thus reducing energy
requirements
Suitable for application on the jet
Scouring agent to remove silicone-containing lubricants from elastic
D I AD AV I N ® ESW 0 1 goods, including CO/elastan fiber blends

Nonionic/cationic
CFC-free and PER-free
Phosphate-free
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Good dyeing and printing properties
No spots or streaks
Soft, high-bulk hand
Smooth surface appearance
Not suitable for application on the jet
Scouring and wetting agent for the pretreatment of all types of fiber
D I AD AV I N ® N SE
Nonionic
Low-foaming above 90 °C
Particularly suitable for spot removal
Very effective in enzymatic desizing
Can be used in continuous and discontinuous processes
Stable to alkali up to 50 g/l caustic soda
Not suitable for application on the jet

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Scouring agent for the pretreatment of cellulosic fibres and their

D I AD AV I N ® TH - G liqu id blends with synthetic fibres and for the washing-off of dyed and
printed goods

Anionic
High emulsifying and antiredeposition power
Easy to wash off, therefore extremely usefull in scouring before
repellent finishes
Effective detergent for washing-off prints and dyeings of natural and
man made fibres and their blends
Removes unfixed surface dyes while afterscoured material maintains
a good fastness level
Special scouring and stain removal agent for all types of textiles
D I AD AV I N ® UFN
Nonionic
Very good emulsifying power for paraffin wax
Suitable for enzymatic desizing
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Stable to alkali up to 40 g/l caustic soda
Foam-free above 70°C
APEO-free
Versatile scouring agent for the pretreatment of cellulosics and
D I AD AV I N ® UN cellulosic blends

Nonionic
Excellent emulsifying of paraffin waxes and knitting lubricants
Low-foaming at all temperatures
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Suitable for enzymatic desizing
Stable to alkali up to 40 g/l caustic soda
Suitable for application on the jet
Scouring agent for the pretreatment of cellulosics, synthetics and
D I AD AV I N ® UN J their blends on the jet

Nonionic
Very good emulsifying of paraffin waxes and knitting lubricants
Foam-suppressant
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Suitable for use in enzymatic desizing
Stable to alkali up to 40 g/l caustic soda
Wetting/scouring agent for pre-scouring and bleaching of cellulosics
TAN ATERGE® BKG and cellulosic blends

Anionic
Suitable for treatment of woven and knitted goods on continuous
washing and bleaching units
Good emulsifying and dispersing capacity for natural impurities,
lubricants and dirt
Excellent wetting properties in acid, neutral and alkaline liquors.
Stable to alkali bleaching liquors up to 40 g/l caustic soda
Very good dosing and easy to handle

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Low-foaming scouring agent to pretreat cellulosics, synthetics and

TAN ATERGE® CFP blends of these fibers

Nonionic
Good dispersing action
Suitable for post-scouring dyed and printed fabrics
Readily biodegradable
Recommended for continuous and discontinuous processes
Suitable for application on the jet
Scouring/wetting agent for the pretreatment of cellulosics and
TAN ATERGE® CSU liqu id cellulosic blends

Anionic/nonionic
Good emulsifying capacity for paraffin oils and waxes
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Suitable for acid, neutral and alkaline processes
Good removal of starch, PVA and CMC sizes and size blends
Stable to alkali in bleaching liquors up to 55 g/l caustic soda
Concentrated scouring agent for feathers and down
TAN ATERGE® D PF 0 1
Nonionic
High washing power for the removal of superfluous
natural fats, without impoverishment of the substrate
High voluminosity and elasticity of the down feathers
Good removal of impurities
Generates a smelling-free end product
Has a slight disinfecting action
Relatively low foaming
Low viscosity, easy to dose
Good biodegradability
BIAS-free scouring agent for the pretreatment of all types of textiles
TAN ATERGE® EF
Good emulsifying capacity for paraffin waxes and mineral oils
High soil bonding capacity
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Readily biodegradable
Stable to alkali up to 60 g/l caustic soda
Non-foaming wetting agent and emulsifier for the pre-treatment of
TAN ATERGE® ELB cotton articles and their blends
Is based upon special clay-technology

Nonionic
Excellent removal of waxes, mineral oils, silicone oil and other
impurities
Very good wetting properties
Good dispersion of insoluble particles
Suitable for the pre-treatment of woven and knitted fabrics
Non-foaming
Readily biodegradable
Scouring agent for pre and post-scouring; suitable for application on
TAN ATERGE® I N F jet units and washing units with rapid liquor circulation

Nonionic
Good wetting, dispersing and emulsifying of oils and impurities.
Low-foaming
Improves absorbency in the bleaching of cotton
Readily biodegradable

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All-round, low-foaming scouring agent for pre and post-scouring of

TAN ATERGE® LFN all types of textiles

Nonionic
Very good emulsifying of fatty and oily impurities
Low-foaming; suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Very good dosing; easy to handle
Readily biodegradable
Stable to alkali up to 30 g/l caustic soda
Highly effective wetting/scouring agent for the pretreatment of all
TAN ATERGE® N - EW con c. types of textiles

Nonionic
Very good scouring of fatty and oily impurities
Suitable for the removal of lubricants and water-soluble sizes
Very good dosing; simple to handle
Treated goods have good absorbency
Stable to alkali in bleaching liquors up to 55 g/l caustic soda
Scouring agent for the pretreatment, bleaching and post-scouring of
TAN ATERGE® N W U liqu id all types of textiles

Anionic/nonionic
Suitable for pre and post-scouring of natural and synthetic fibers
Good removal of greasy and oily impurities
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Stable to alkali up to 80 g/l caustic soda
Highly effective, concentrated scouring agent for the pretreatment,
TAN ATERGE® N W U con c. bleaching and post-scouring of all types of textiles

Anionic/nonionic
Highly concentrated and therefore economical
Suitable for pre and post-scouring of natural and synthetic fibers
Good emulsifying of fatty and oily impurities
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Stable to alkali cold up to 55 g/l caustic soda; 90 °C 10 g/l caustic
soda
Low-foaming, solvent-containing scouring agent to remove oils, fats
TAN ATERGE® SD and paraffin waxes from natural and synthetic fibers

Nonionic
Good wetting properties
Good emulsifying and dispersing of fats, waxes and knitting
lubricants.
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Does not include chlorine-containing solvents
Dispersing agent with high buffering capacity for desizing synthetic
TAN ASPERSE® M D A fibers

Removes polyester and acrylic sizes under the same conditions so a

fresh bath is not required
Excellent soil bonding capacity
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes

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Dispersing agent for alkaline pretreatment of cellulosic fibers and

TAN ASPERSE® OH cellulosic blends to prevent precipitation caused by hard water

Good dispersing of precipitation caused by hard water and hard

water salts on the fiber
Prevents crystallization of alkaline earth salts
High soil bonding capacity
Enhances the effect of surfactants
Improves washing off of impurities
Special product to remove oily and fatty substances from all types of
TAN ED E® N OV A textiles

Excellent removal of mineral oils, paraffin oils, fatty acid esters and
other fats
Good dispersing of hard water salts
Prevents the substrate readsorbing fats
Suitable for automated dosing units
Stable to alkali up to 60 g/l caustic soda

Ye llow in g pr ot e ct ion

Auxiliary to reduce yellowing of polyamide, polyester and blends of

SPAN SCOUR EFR 0 1 these fibers with elastan fibers during heat-setting.

Nonionic
Reduces yellowing caused by heat treatment.
Suitable for articles that have to be heat-set to ensure dimensional
stability
Especially suitable for articles that tend to yellow during subsequent
heat treatment (e.g. in the mold press)
Should be applied by padding if possible
Suitable for pale shades and fluorescent whitened substrates
Auxiliary to prevent yellowing of polyamide, polyester and blends of
SPAN SCOUR GR liqu id these fibers with elastan fibers during heat-setting

Nonionic
Reduces yellowing caused by heat treatment
Suitable for articles that have to be heat-set to ensure dimensional
stability
Especially suitable for articles that tend to yellow during subsequent
heat treatment (e.g. in the mold press)
Should be applied by padding if possible
Suitable for pale shades and fluorescent whitened substrates
APEO containing

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Special auxiliary to prevent yellowing of polyamide and

SPAN SCOUR SPARK polyamide/elastan articles during heat treatments (eg heat-setting
and/or molding)

Nonionic
Prevents yellowing caused by heat treatment
Especially usefull for articles which are fluorescent whitened or dyed
in pale shades
Highly suitable for molding articles
Prevents yellowing of the fibre and yellowing of impurities (eg oils)
Prevents oxidation of amino-endgroups of polyamide caused by heat
treatment
Ensures more reproducible dyeings, with optimal colour-yield
Particularly useful for directly heated stenters, where NOx-formation
is a problem
Environmentally friendly and safe: APEO free and Solvent free
Can be used for textiles which have to meet EU-Ecolabel and
Öko-Tex 100 standard
Auxiliary to prevent yellowing of polyamide, polyester and blends of
SPAN SCOUR YP these fibers with elastan fibers during heat-setting

Nonionic
Recommended for pale shades and fluorescent whitened articles
Suitable for articles that have to be heat-set to ensure dimensional
stability
Prevents yellowing caused by heat treatment
Especially suitable for molding articles
Improves yield and reproducibility of subsequent dyeings on PA.

An t i- ph e n olic ye llow in g a ge n t

Yellowing inhibitor for polyamide fibres

LEVASALT ® AY
Anionic
Excellent phenolic yellowing inhibiting property
Excellent anti-yellowing effect caused by Vanillin and BHT (butylated-
hydroxy-toluene)
Good affinity to polyamide
Durable to washing

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FW As

Cationic FWA for acrylics

BLAN KOPH OR ® ACR liqu id
Brilliant whitening effect with a reddish cast
Suitable for use in chlorite bleaching
Compatible with cationic softeners
Suitable for use in gel dyeing
Anionic FWAs for cellulosics, polyamide 6 and 6.6, wool and silk
BLAN KOPH OR ® BA 2 6 7 %

BLAN KOPH OR ® BA liqu id High affinity; extremely suitable for exhaust processes
Stable at pH 5-13
Excellent wetfastness
Good stability in peroxide and reduction bleaching liquors
Can also be used in boiling-off baths
Extremely suitable for fluorescent whitening of viscose and modal
fibers
Anionic FWA for polyamide 6 and 6.6, wool and silk
BLAN KOPH OR ® BA liqu id B
High affinity, extremely suitable for exhaust application
Stable at pH 5-13
Excellent wetfastness properties
The shading dye has good stability in reduction bleaching liquors
BLANKOPHOR® BA liq. B is the shaded version of
BLANKOPHOR® BA liq.
Anionic FWAs for cellulosics
BLANKOPHOR® BBU 250 %

BLANKOPHOR® BBU liquid 01 Low affinity; particularly suitable for pad application
Can also be applied by the exhaust method with an electrolyte
Extremely good compatibility with resin finishing liquors
Stable at pH 4.5-13
Tried and tested additive for white discharge pastes
Particularly suitable for use in peroxide impregnation bleaches, e.g.
cold pad-batch bleaching, pad-steam bleaching, under-liquor bleaching
Anionic FWAs for cellulosics
BLAN KOPH OR ® BRU 2 2 5 %

BLAN KOPH OR ® BRU liqu id Suitable for pad application

Can also be applied in the exhaust process with an electrolyte
Good resistance to acids and electrolytes
Stable at pH 3.5-13
Excellent compatibility with resin finishing liquors
Excellent, brilliant whitening effect
Primarily suitable for peroxide under-liquor bleaching
Anionic FWA for cellulosics
BLANKOPHOR® BSUN liquid
Suitable for pad application
Excellent stability to acids and electrolytes
Stable at pH 1-13
Extremely good compatibility with resin finishing liquors, even with
strongly acidic catalysts
Optimum, brilliant whiteness
Suitable for application in the felt industry (WO) in strongly acidic
liquors

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Anionic FWA for cellulosics

BLAN KOPH OR ® BUA liquid
Specifically for peroxide continuous bleaching of knitted fabrics
Also suitable for exhaust application
Stable at pH 4.5-13
Not suitable for use in reactive finishes
Optimum, brilliant whiteness
Dazzling new anionic FWA’s for continuous applications on cellulose
BLAN KOPH OR ® CCB

BLAN KOPH OR ® CCB liqu id Part of a new range of high quality, dazzling fluorescent whitening
agents
Particularly suitable for pad application, due to its low affinity
Extremely suitable for peroxide impregnating liquors, e.g. for cold pad
batch bleaching, pad-steam bleaching immersion bleaching
Strongly shaded fluorescent whitening agents (FWA) for continuous
BLANKOPHOR® CCB liquid B and discontinuous applications on cellulose
BLANKOPHOR® CCB liquid R
The B-type has a bluish violet shade and the R-Type has a reddish
violet shade

Particularly suitable for pad application due to its low affinity

Also suitable for exhaust application e.g. in aqueous application and
peroxide bleaching
Gives the material a high white with a bluish or reddish violet shade
Can be used in combination with BLANKOPHOR® CCB liquid and/or
with eachother to give a range of shades
Dazzling new anionic FWA for continuous applications on cellulose
BLAN KOPH OR ® CCR liqu id
Part of a new range of high quality, dazzling fluorescent whitening
agents
Best suitable for pad application
Extremely brilliant whiteness
Very stable to acids and electrolytes
Excellent compatibility with resin finishing liquors
Extremely suitable for immersion bleaching
Anionic FWAs for polyamide 6 and 6.6 and cellulosics
BLAN KOPH OR ® CLE liqu id

BLANKOPHOR® CLE liquid B High lightfastness

Very good wet lightfastness
Good fastness to chlorinated water
Premium products for swimwear fabrics with shaping power
Level uptake and high bath exhaustion
Stable at pH 2-10
BLANKOPHOR® CLE liquid B is the shaded version of
BLANKOPHOR® CLE liquid

Dazzling new anionic FWA’s for cellulosic fibres, polyamide, wool and
BLAN KOPH OR ® CO silk
BLAN KOPH OR ® CO liqu id
Part of a new range of high quality, dazzling fluorescent whitening
agents
Particularly suitable for exhaust application due to its high affinity
Excellent wetfastness properties
Very stable in peroxide and reductive bleaching liquors
Can be used in boiling-off baths
Extremely suitable for fluorescent whitening of viscose and modal
fibres

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Strongly shaded fluorescent whitening agents (FWA) for discontinuous

BLANKOPHOR® CO liquid B-B applications on cellulose
BLANKOPHOR® CO liquid R
The B-B-type has a bluish violet shade and the R-Type has a reddish
violet shade

Particularly suitable for exhaust application due to its high affinity

Excellent wetfastness properties
Good stability in peroxide bleaching liquors
Extremely suitable for fluorescent whitening of viscose and modal
fibres
Gives the material a high white with a bluish or reddish violet shade
Can be used in combination with BLANKOPHOR® CO liquid and/or with
eachother to give a range of shades
Cationic FWA for acrylics and blends of acrylics with wool and silk
BLAN KOPH OR ® D RS

liqu id 2 0 0 % 0 2 Brilliant whiteness without chlorite bleaching

High whiteness on PAN/WO without using a special FWA for the wool
Can be applied by the exhaust and pad-steam processes (PAN tow)
Suitable for use in gel dyeing
Stable at pH 2-5
Nonionic disperse FWA for polyester
BLAN KOPH OR ® ER

liqu id 3 3 0 % 0 1 Very economical

Excellent whiteness maximum
Suitable for the exhaust and thermosol processes
Stable in bleaching liquors
Very suitable for molding articles
Suitable for the exhaustion/fixation process
One-bath whitening and resin finishing of PES/CO
Stable at pH 2-12
Nonionic FWA for PAN spinning mass
BLAN KOPH OR ® M AN 0 1
Suitable for use in the dry spinning process and as an additive in wet
spinning
High whiteness
Good lightfastness
Neutral cast
Anionic FWA’s for polyamide
BLAN KOPH OR ® PAS liqu id

BLAN KOPH OR ® PAS liqu id B Suitable for exhaust and continuous processes
Very good lightfastness
Brilliant whiteness
Stable at pH 2-12
BLANKOPHOR® PAS liquid B is the shaded version of
BLANKOPHOR® PAS liquid
Dazzling new nonionic FWA for polyester fibres
BLAN KOPH OR ® PEG liqu id
Very economical
Good whiteness in the exhaust process from a temperature of 95 °C
(even without a carrier)
High whiteness value
Stable in bleaching liquors
One-bath fluorescent whitening of PES/CO blends
in combination with peroxide bleaching or resin finishing

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Dazzling new nonionic FWA’s for polyester fibres

BLANKOPHOR® PET liquid

BLANKOPHOR® PET liquid B Part a new range of high quality, dazzling fluorescent whitening
agents
Very economical
Excellent whiteness maximum
Stable to peroxide bleaching liquors, so suitable for one bath
cellulosic/PES bleach
Suitable for moulded articles
Suitable for the AF process
One-bath fluorescent whitening/resin finishing of PES/CO
BLANKOPHOR® PET liquid B is the shaded version of
BLANKOPHOR® PET liquid
Anionic FWA for cellulosics, wool and silk
BLAN KOPH OR ® REU 1 8 0 %
Excellent in neutral to weakly acidic resin finishing liquors
Good whiteness on PES/CO with a high cotton content without using
an FWA for the PES
Excellent leveling properties
Excellent whiteness on wool and silk in the exhaust process
Very suitable for shading pastel dyeings on wool
High lightfastness
Stable at pH 3.5-13; in reactive finishes stable at above pH 4.5
Dazzling, new, anionic shaded FWA for cellulosic fibres
BLANKOPHOR® ULTRAW HI TE
High affinity
Extremely suitable for exhaust application
Excellent wetfastness properties
High whiteness with bluish cast
Good stability in peroxide bleaching liquors
Extremely suitable for fluorescent whitening of viscose and modal
fibres
Shading dye for cellulosics
SH AD I N G I RI SOL RL
Gives with a brilliant blue cast
Good lightfastness
The dye can be used in exhaust and continuous processes
Not stable to bleaching, even in reductive bleaching liquors
Shading dye for acrylics
SH AD I N G VI OLET D RS
Basic dye with a red-violet cast
Can be applied in the exhaust or pad-steam process (PAN tow),
preferably in combination with BLANKOPHOR® DRS liq. 200 % 02.
Very suitable for gel dyeing

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Au x ilia r ie s for dye in g ce llu losics a n d ce llu losic ble n ds

D ispe r sin g a n d w e t t in g a ge n t s

Dispersing agent for disperse and vat dyes

AV OLAN ® I S
Anionic
Low-foaming
Dispersing agent for disperse dyes
AV OLAN ® I S liqu id
Anionic
Low-foaming

W e t t in g a ge n t s - se e pr e t r e a t m e n t

Cr e a se in h ibit or s

Auxiliary to prevent running creases, specifically for cellulosics and

LUBI T ® CO blends of cellulosics with synthetics

Nonionic
Very suitable for all processes
Suitable for one-bath dyeing of polyester/cellulosic blends
For use in pretreatment and dyeing
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Low-foaming
Crease-prevention agent and softener
PERSOFTAL ® L
Anionic
For cellulosics, wool, polyamide, polyester and blends of these fibers
For use in pretreatment and dyeing
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Stable at temperatures up to 135 °C
High stability to alkalis and electrolytes
Low-foaming

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D ye in g a cce le r a t or s, dissolvin g a ge n t s, a n t im igr a t ion a ge n t s, a n t ifr ost in g

a ge n t s

Dyeing auxiliary (accelerator) for acrylics in blends with cellulosics

TAN ASSI ST ® ACE conc.
Weakly anionic
Dyeing accelerator for dyeing acrylics with cationic dyes
Speeds up dyeing
Excellent reserving of adjacent fibers
Improves liquor stability
Padding auxiliary for pad-steam dyeing of pile fabrics made of
LEVALI N ® CPS cellulosics and cellulosics blends, especially blends with acrylics

Anionic
Improves pad liquor stability
Prevents frosting
Auxiliary to prevent migration of dyes in thermosol dyeing of PES and
LEVALI N ® M I P PES/CEL blends

Weakly anionic
For use in continuous dyeing of woven and knitted fabrics and tops
Even low concentrations are highly effective
Prevents migration during drying
Easy to wash off so it does not affect hand of goods
Padding auxiliary for dyeing cellulosics
LEVALI N ® SRN 0 1
Nonionic
For pad-steam dyeing of CEL pile fabrics
Dyeing of viscose lining fabrics by the exhaust, pad-jig, pad-roll and
pad-steam processes
Dyeing of CEL fibers in the cold pad-batch process
Improves the solubility of direct dyes
Low-foaming
Improves the stability of concentrated cold pad liquors
Auxiliary for pad-steam dyeing of cellulosics with reactive dyes
LEVALI N ® VKU- F
Weakly anionic
Prevents frosting
Textile printing
Improves the solubility of anionic dyes
Excellent wetting properties
Good dye yield

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Le ve lin g a ge n t s for dye in g ce llu losics a n d ce llu losic ble n ds

Leveling agent for dyeing cellulosics and cellulosic/wool blends

AV OLAN ® I L
Nonionic
Used in union acid one-bath dyeing with MESITOL® HWS as the
reserving agent
Low-foaming
Leveling agent for dyeing cellulosics with vat dyes
LEVALI N ® 2 2 1
Anionic
Very good levelling effect which is particularly beneficial for rapid
striking dyes and dye material with high dyestuffs affinity
Effective at all processing stages, e.g. greige, bleached or mercerised
Suitable for all forms of fibre constructions e.g. loose fibres, yarn,
knitted and woven fabrics, garments
Suitable for correction of unlevel dyeings and stripping
off-shade dyeings
Economical
Leveling agent with affinity for the dye for the dyeing of cellulosics
LEVEGAL® ED with direct dyes

Nonionic/weakly anionic
Excellent leveling effect even with dyes and substrates with high
affinity
Very level retarding of direct dyes and positive influence on the
combinability of dyes
Low-foaming
Formaldehyde-free
Auxiliary for dyeing cellulosics with reactive dyes
LEVEGAL® RL
Anionic
Improves the stability of dissolved dyes, i.e. enhances dye diffusion
and thus the levelness of dyeings
Dissolves and disperses impurities in the fiber
Does not foam
Stable to hard water
Special low foaming product for single-bath scouring and dyeing of
TAN ALEV ® K- D C 0 1 knitted cotton fabric with reactive, direct and vat dyes on winch and
jet equipment

Anionic
Excellent wetting properties; after a short dwell time the fabric is
thoroughly wetted out
Provides very good washing and emulsifying effect throughout the
whole dyeing process, even on insufficiently pre-treated fabric
Good dispersing effect for impurities present in cotton
Gives levelled dyeings with reactive, direct and vat dyes
Used in the TANALEV® K-DC 01 process prevents the formation of
creases and gives the fabric a soft handle as well as better sewability
Remains stable and fully effective under normal conditions for the
given classes of dyes
Easy to dissolve and can be used on all dosing systems
Low foaming

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Low-foaming leveling and penetration agent for direct dyes on

TAN APAL® FFD cellulosics; specifically for fully-fashioned articles

Nonionic
Excellent penetration of dyes, especially on seams
Very good leveling and migration of dyes
Good scouring and emulsifying action to remove residual lubricants
Low-foaming

An t i- r e du cin g a ge n t

Auxiliary to prevent deterioration of direct dyes that are sensitive to

SUSTI LAN ® N 0 2 reduction at the boil

Anionic
Auxiliary to prevent deterioration of direct dyes when dyeing
cellulosics and cellulosic blends from a long liquor and in continuous
processes (pad-steam process)

Re se r vin g a ge n t s for ce llu losics a n d ce llu losic ble n ds

Reserving agent for dyeing CEL/WO blends in the union acid one-bath
M ESI TOL® H B liqu id method

Anionic
Reserving agent for dyeing CEL/WO blends using the union acid one-
bath process
Reserving agent for dyeing CEL/WO blends in the union acid one-bath
M ESI TOL® H W S liqu id method

Anionic
Aftertreatment agent to improve the fastness of wool components to
water
For use as a reserving agent in combination with the leveling agent
AVOLAN® IL
Reserving agents and auxiliaries to improve the wetfastness of
M ESI TOL® N BS cellulosic/polyamide blends
M ESI TOL® N BS liqu id 0 1
Anionic
Reserving of PA fibers to prevent staining with direct dyes in one-bath
dyeing with CEL
No reduction in lightfastness
Low-foaming
Reserving agent and auxiliary to improve the wetfastness of
M ESI TOL® N BSJ 0 1 cellulosic/polyamide blends

Anionic
Reserving of PA fibers to prevent staining by direct dyes in one-bath
dyeing with CEL
Stable to application on the jet

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Liqu id a lk a lin e bu ffe r m ix t u r e

Liquid alkaline buffer mixture for dyeing cotton with reactive dyes
ALKAFLO
Greatly improves the reliability and reproducibility of dyeings
pH control improves fixation of dyes
Less dye hydrolysate and better dye yield
Simple and clean to use

N e u t r a lizin g a ge n t s

Non-volatile neutralizing agents for bleached, mercerized and dyed

TAN ACI D ® N A substrates
TAN ACI D ® N AC
Very good neutralization of residual alkali even inside fibers
(concentrated version) Non-volatile
Very effective neutralization of bleached linen
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous application
Compliance with OekoTex Standard 100
Lower COD (chemical oxygen demand) than acetic acid
Non-corrosive
Readily biodegradable
Concentrated neutralizing agent for bleached, mercerized and dyed
TAN ACI D ® UN A substrates

Very good neutralization of residual alkali even into the core of the
fibers
More effective neutralization than with pure volatile acids such as
acetic acid and formic acid
Enhances the whiteness of bleached articles
Meets the specifications set by Oeko-Tex Standard 100
The advantages of the TANACID® UNA versus acetic acid are most
pronounced in cases where the requirements are the most severe:
when low set-pH’s are necessary, like in neutralizing mercerized
fabrics, when short wash-off ranges are present (with less
neutralizing effects by the water in the first units), when high
amounts of acids are used in a certain recipe (example continuous
sulphur dyeing) and when pump-capacity (acid dosing) is at its
maximum-limit
Very good biodegradability

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Aft e r soa pin g a ge n t s for e x h a u st pr oce sse s

New generation of washing off agents for reactive dyeing

BAYLASE® RP
Special enzyme system to remove the color from unfixed hydrolysate
Saves water, energy and time
Can improve fastness
Mainly for heavy shades
Special process regulator for use with BAYLASE® RP
BAYLASE® Assist RP 0 1
Used in combination with BAYLASE® RP
Chelating and aftersoaping agent for reactive dyeing and printing
BAYSOLEX ® 4 2 0 6 2
Anionic
Auxiliary to remove reactive dye hydrolysate
Prevents staining and spotting of unprinted sections of fabric
Prevents cross-staining of discharge prints on grounds dyed with
direct dyes during washing-off
Effective from 80 °C so particularly suitable for fiber blends
Mineral-based auxiliary for the post-scouring of reactive dyes on
TAN ATERGE® M - RE cellulosic fibres

Is based upon selected minerals

Provides excellent removal of hydrolysed reactive dyestuffs with
optimum colour fastness
Is suitable for jet and overflow machines
Is suitable for most circulation machines (yarn)
Can be applied for the post-scouring of reactive printed goods
Has very low chemical oxygen demand (COD)
Is environmentally friendly
Aftersoaping agent for reactive dyeings on cellulosics and cellulosic
TAN ATERGE® RE blends

Anionic
Very good removal of substantive dye hydrolysate
Suitable for post-scouring of loose stock, yarn, wovens and knitted
fabrics
Suitable for use on all common units, e.g. winch becks, circulating
liquor units and jets
Very good dispersing power
Mineralized aftersoaping agent dyeings to remove residual reactive
TAN ATERGE® REX dye hydrolysate from cellulosics

Excellent removal of hydrolyzed dyes

Ensures optimum colorfastness
Very effective in the presence of electrolytes
Suitable for application on jets, overflow units and winch becks
No COD (chemical oxygen demand) so environment-friendly

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Aft e r t r e a t m e n t a ge n t s for dir e ct a n d r e a ct ive dye in gs

Aftertreatment agent for dyeings and prints with direct dyes on

LEVOGEN ® BF 0 1 cellulosics

Cationic
Improves wetfastness, especially fastness to water and perspiration
May also improve washfastness at 40 °C, depending on the type of
dye and depth of shade
Slight sensitivity to sulfate
Formaldehyde-free aftertreatment agent for direct and reactive
LEVOGEN ® D R dyeings and prints on cellulosics

Cationic
Improves wetfastness, especially fastness to water and perspiration
May also improve washfastness at 40 °C, depending on the type of
dye and depth of shade
Aftertreatment of reactive dyeings significantly improves resistance to
acids and/or storage in damp or acid conditions.
Little or no change of shade
Little or no impact on lightfastness
Not sensitive to sulfate
Formaldehyde-free aftertreatment agent for direct and reactive
LEVOGEN ® W RD dyeings and prints on cellulosics

Cationic
Improves wetfastness, especially fastness to water and perspiration
Improves washfastness at 40 °C, depending on the type of dye and
depth of shade
Aftertreatment of reactive dyeings significantly improves resistance to
acids and/or storage in damp or acid conditions.
Not sensitive to sulfate
Formaldehyde-free cationic aftertreatment agent for cellulosics and
TAN AFI X SRC silk

Cationic
Improves the wetfastness of dyeings with direct, reactive and acid
dyes
Improves washfastness at 40 °C, depending on the type of dye and
depth of shade
Aftertreatment of reactive dyeings significantly improves resistance to
acids and/or storage in damp or acid conditions
Little or no change of shade
Little or no impact on lightfastness
Not sensitive to sulfate

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Aux ilia r ie s for dye ing w ool a n d w ool ble n ds

Le ve lin g a ge n t s

Leveling agent for dyeing wool

AV OLAN ® AV 2 0 0 %
Nonionic/weakly cationic
Leveling of differences in affinity in the wool when dyeing with a
tendency to tippiness with acid, chrome and 1:1 metal-complex dyes
Leveling and brightening of faulty dyeings with the above types of
dye
Particularly good affinity for dyes
Leveling agent for dyeing wool and wool/cellulosic blends
AV OLAN ® I L
Nonionic
Leveling agent for dyeing wool with non-sulfonated 1:2 metal-
complex dyes
Leveling and brightening of faulty dyeings with the above types of
dye
Dyeing of union blends
Low-foaming
Dispersing agent for dyeing polyester and polyester/wool blends
AV OLAN ® I S
Anionic
AVOLAN ® I S liqu id
For use in disperse dyeing of PES
For dyeing PES/WO with disperse and acid dyes or non-sulfonated 1:2
metal-complex dyes or corresponding dyestuff blends
Very high dispersing effect
Low-foaming
Dispersing agents for dyeing acrylics and acrylic/wool blends
AV OLAN ® I W
Nonionic
AVOLAN ® I W liqu id
Very good dispersing properties
Prevent the accumulation and smearing of dyes on the sides of
dyeing units
Special leveling agent for dyeing wool with reactive dyes
AV OLAN ® RW
Nonionic/cationic
Auxiliary with affinity for both fibers and dyes in wool/reactive dye
systems
Affinity for dyes and fiber ensures level uptake of dyes
Excellent leveling agents for dyeing wool
AV OLAN ® S
Nonionic/cationic
AVOLAN ® S 2 0 0 %
Leveling agents for dyeing wool with acid, chrome and 1:1 and 1:2
metal-complex dyes
For leveling and brightening of faulty dyeings with the above types of
dye
Improves stability of dye solutions
Reduces differences in staining resulting from differences in the
affinity of the wool
Speeds up wetting out of the wool
Low-foaming

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Leveling agent for dyeing wool

AV OLAN ® SCN 1 5 0
Nonionic
For dyeing wool with acid, chrome and 1:1 metal-complex dyes that
are difficult to level
For leveling and brightening faulty dyeings with the above types of
dye
Low-foaming
Leveling agent for dyeing wool and wool/synthetic blends
AV OLAN ® UL 7 5
Amphoteric
Versatile leveling agent for dyeing wool and wool blends with acid,
chrome, 1:1 and 1:2 metal-complex dyes
For leveling and brightening faulty dyeings with the above types of
dye
Permits dyeing with a combination of acid and 1:2 metal-complex
dyes
Leveling agent for dyeing wool and polyamide
TAN APAL® AD
Nonionic
Excellent leveling without impairing dye yield
Level dyeings on wool that has been given a felt-free finish
Low-foaming
Versatile leveling agent for wool and polyamide
TAN APAL® LM

TAN APAL® LM C Amphoteric

Excellent leveling of wool dyed with acid, milling, 1:1 metal-complex,
afterchroming, sulfonated and 1:2 metal-complex dyes and blends of
these dyes.
Affinity for dyes and fibers.
Special leveling agent for dyeing wool with 1:2 metal-complex,
TAN APAL® W L afterchroming and acid dyes

Amphoteric
Good regulation of uptake
Excellent leveling
Prevents tippy dyeings
No drain effect
Relatively low foaming

Cr e a se - r e sist a ge n t

Crease-prevention agent and softener

PERSOFTAL ® L
Anionic
For cellulosics, wool, polyamide, polyester and blends of these fibers
For use in pretreatment and dyeing
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Stable at temperatures up to 135 °C
High stability to alkalis and electrolytes
Low-foaming

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Re se r vin g a ge n t

Reserving and agent for wool blends dyeing

M ESI TOL® H B liqu id
Anionic
Reserving agent for dyeing solid shades on WO/PA blends with 1:2
metal-complex dyes
Reserving and aftertreatment agent for dyeing and printing
M ESI TOL® H W S liqu id wool/polyamide blends

Anionic
Aftertreatment agent to improve the fastness of wool dyeings to
water

N on - t e n de r in g a ge n t s

Auxiliary for dyeing wool and fine animal hairs below the boil. Allows
BAYLAN ® N T 0 2 dyeing at the boil for a brief period

Nonionic
Leveling and dispersing properties
Improves dye yield and stability of dyes in solution
Softening properties
Prevents damage to the wool
Can be applied to advantage in the isoelectric pH range of wool
Low-foaming
Good wetting properties
Auxiliary to prevent wool felting
N OFELT W A
Nonionic
Reduces damage to wool during dyeing and other wet finishing
processes
Does not impair hand
Does not foam
Auxiliary to prevent damage to wool during dyeing
SUSTI LAN ® N 0 2
Anionic
Prevents the deterioration of direct dyes that are sensitive to
reduction
Auxiliary to prevent damage to wool in HT dyeing of polyester/wool
TAN APAL® KPA blends

Anionic
Allows dyeing of polyester/wool blends at over 108 °C
Good dispersing and leveling properties
Low-formaldehyde
Wool does not yellow

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Aux ilia r ie s for dye ing polya m ide

D ispe r sin g a n d le ve lin g a ge n t s

Dispersing and leveling agents for dyeing polyamide with metal-

AV OLAN ® I S complex dyes
AVOLAN ® I S liqu id
Anionic
Very good dispersing properties; good leveling properties
Leveling of dyeings on polyamide and wool with 1:2 metal-complex
dyes
Low-foaming

Le ve lin g a ge n t s

Leveling agent for dyeing polyamide

AV OLAN ® UL 7 5
Amphoteric
For use in the dyeing of PA differential dyeing carpet materials in
combination with AVOLAN® IW/IW liquid.
Does not impair the lightfastness of cationic dyes on PA differential
dyeing carpet material and allows very good differential dyeing
Low-foaming
Leveling agent with affinity for dyes and fibers for dyeing polyamide
LEVEGAL® FTSK 0 1
Anionic/nonionic
For dyeing polyamide with selected acid dyes and 1:2 metal-complex
dyes
Leveling and brightening of faulty dyeings
Improves the combination behavior of acid dyes
Improves penetration of dyes
Prevents streakiness
Leveling agent with affinity for dyes for dyeing polyamide
LEVEGAL® LPA
Nonionic/weakly cationic
For dyeing polyamide with selected acid dyes and 1:2 metal-complex
dyes
Leveling and brightening of faulty dyeings
Improves the combination behavior of acid dyes
Improves penetration of dyes
Low-foaming so particularly suitable for application on jets
Reserving agent with affinity for the fiber for use when dyeing
LEVEGAL® SER polyamide

Anionic
For dyeing polyamide with 1:2 metal-complex dyes and acid dyes
Excellent leveling of basic dyes when dyeing PA differential-dyeing
material and to control differential dyeing
Does not impair lightfastness, even in differential dyeing

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Leveling agent to prevent barriness when dyeing polyamide

TAN ALEV ® AB
Anionic
Very good leveling of barréness on polyamide
Effective with virtually all acid dyes, allowing a wide choice of dyes
with good wetfastness properties
Low-foaming
Leveling agent for wool and polyamide
TAN APAL® AD
Nonionic
Ensures level dyeing of polyamide even when applying dyes with
poor leveling properties in sub-optimum conditions
Low-foaming
Leveling agent with affinity for dyes and fibers for use when dyeing
TAN APAL® PA polyamide

Anionic
Excellent leveling properties
Improves combination behavior of acid dyes
Prevents unlevel dyeings as a result of barréness
Good retarding properties without any reduction in dye yield
Suitable for acid dyes but not for metal-complex dyes
Low-foaming

Re se r vin g a ge n t s

Reserving agent with affinity for the fiber for use when dyeing
LEVEGAL® SER polyamide, polyamide blends and wool

Anionic
Excellent reserving of wool/polyamide blends when dyeing with
sulfonated dyes
Auxiliary to improve the wetfastness of polyamide fibers; reserving
M ESI TOL® AS agent for dyeing polyamide/wool blends

Anionic
Stable to acid
Low-foaming
Reserves PA fibers from direct dyes in one-bath dyeing with CEL
fibers
Does not impair lightfastness
Improves the wetfastness of dyeings on PA with all common dye
classes
Use in resist printing, especially printing of PA carpets
Not sensitive to residual lubricants on the goods

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Efficient auxiliary to improve the wetfastness properties of dyeings on

M ESI TOL® BFN polyamide and blends of polyamide and elastan fibres
Second generation product: light colour version, therefore applicable
on shade sensitive fabrics

Anionic
Greatly improves the wetfastness of dyeings and prints on polyamide
Outstanding improvement of cold wetfastness as well as above
average improvement of washfastness at 50°C and 60°C
No staining of white ground of prints
No significant impact on the shade
Good acid stability
Resistant agent for WO/PA, WO/CEL and PA/CEL blends
Auxiliary to improve the wetfastness of polyamide fibers and blends
M ESI TOL® M BF of polyamide with elastan fibers

Anionic
Excellent improvement in the wetfastness of dyeings and prints on PA
microfibers
Improves washfastness of PA/elastan blends at 50 °C and 60°C
Hardly affects shade and does not impair lightfastness
Subsequent steaming and fixation processes do not impair fastness
properties
Stable to acids
Reserving agent for WO/PA, WO/CEL and PA/CEL blends
Auxiliaries to improve the wetfastness of polyamide and reserving
M ESI TOL® N BS agents for polyamide/cellulosic blends
M ESI TOL® N BS liqu id 0 1
Anionic
Improve the wetfastness of all dye classes commonly used for PA,
basic dyeable PA fibers dyed with cationic dyes; also improve the
wetfastness of printed PA when applied as aftertreatment agents
Reserving of PA to prevent staining by direct dyes in one-bath dyeing
with CEL
No reduction in lightfastness
Low-foaming
Auxiliary to improve the wetfastness of polyamide and reserving
M ESI TOL® N BSJ 0 1 agent for polyamide/cellulosic blends

Anionic
Improves the wetfastness of dyeings on PA with all common dye
classes
Reserving of PA fibers to prevent staining by direct dyes in one-bath
dyeing with CEL
Aftertreatment agent to improve the wetfastness of dyeings and
TAN ED E® I FM prints with acid dyes on polyamide
Reserving agent for use when dyeing polyamide/cotton, PA/WO and
union blends

Anionic
Improves the wetfastness of all dye classes commonly used for PA,
basic dyeable PA fibers dyed with cationic dyes; also improves the
wetfastness of printed PA when applied as an aftertreatment agent
Reserving of PA fibers to prevent staining by direct dyes in one-bath
dyeing with CEL
Does not impair lightfastness
Low-foaming

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An t ifr ost in g a ge n t

Auxiliary for continuous dyeing and printing of polyamide

LEVALI N ® VKU- F
Weakly anionic
Prevents frosting
Carpet dyeing and space dyeing on polyamide
Continuous dyeing of polyamide and polyamide blends
Continuous dyeing of wool and vigoureux printing on wool
Improves the solubility of anionic dyes
Excellent wetting properties
Good dye yield

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Au x ilia r ie s for dye in g polye st e r a n d polye st e r ble n ds

On e - ba t h scou r in g a n d dye in g

Dyeing auxiliary for one-bath scouring and dyeing of polyester under

TAN AD YE® M con c. HT conditions.

Anionic
Good bath stability, even if carriers are used
Effective leveling action
Low-foaming
Dyeing auxiliary for one-bath scouring and dyeing of polyester under
TAN AD YE® M CN HT conditions.

Anionic
Good bath stability, even if carriers are used
Effective leveling action
Low-foaming

D ispe r sin g a ge n t s

Dispersing agents for dyeing polyester and polyester blends

AV OLAN ® I S

AVOLAN ® I S liqu id Anionic

For dyeing PES with disperse dyes
For dyeing PES/WO with disperse and acid or 1:2 metal-complex dyes
or the corresponding dyestuff blends
Low-foaming
Concentrated form of DS 14
D S ® con c.
Dispersing agent for HT dyeing of polyester and cellulosics
DS 1 4 ®
Anionic
Dispersing auxiliary for printing and dyeing with disperse dyes
Prevents filtration of dyes, even in unfavorable conditions
Excellent dispersing action
Non foaming
Dispersing agent with leveling properties for dyeing and fluorescent
LEVEGAL® D LP whitening of polyester

Anionic
For HT dyeing with disperse dyes, including dyeing in alkaline liquors
Fluorescent whitening of polyester fibers with disperse FWAs using
the HT process
For use when dyeing the polyester component in blends
Prevents filtration of dyes, even in unfavorable conditions
Excellent dispersing and leveling action
Suitable for automated dosing as it is easy to pump

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pH bu ffe r s

Acid buffer mixture with dispersing and chelating action for use when
TAN ACI D AB dyeing polyester, polyester/wool and polyester/cellulosics

Anionic
Excellent buffering action at pH 4-6
Acid buffer mixture with dispersing and chelating action for use when
TAN ACI D SAB dyeing polyester, polyester/wool and polyester/cellulosics

Anionic
Particularly suitable for process water containing alkaline earths and
bicarbonate
Excellent buffering action at pH 4-6

Cr e a se in h ibit or s

Crease inhibitor for manmade fibers and blends

LUBI T ® CM E
Nonionic
Prevents running creases and cracks when dyeing manmade fibers
Softening action in the dyebath, allowing higher loads
Allows dyeing of very lightweight qualities
Low-foaming
Crease inhibitor, dispersing and leveling agent
LUBI T ® LC
Nonionic
Improves the running properties of lightweight fabrics even in units
with rapid liquor circulation
Crease-prevention agent and softener
PERSOFTAL ® L
Anionic
For cellulosics, wool, polyamide, polyester and blends of these fibers
For use in pretreatment and dyeing
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Stable at temperatures up to 135 °C
High stability to alkalis and electrolytes
Low-foaming
Versatile, multifunctional auxiliary for dyeing polyester and polyester
TAN ED E® PRT blends

Nonionic
Prevents running creases on jet equipments
Supports the removal of oils and residual sizes during the dyeing
process
Excellent wetting, rewetting and penetration of the substrate, thus
improving levelness
Prevents dyestuff precipitation
Keeps dyeing units clean
Soft smooth handle of the goods
Non foaming

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Foam-free crease inhibitor for piece dyeing of polyester under HT

TAN ED E® FSM conditions with excellent dispersing and leveling properties

Weakly anionic
Specifically for use on jet dyeing units and HT winch becks
Low-foaming

D iffu sion a cce le r a t or s

Diffusion accelerator for use when dyeing polyester and polyester

LEVEGAL® D TE 0 1 blends

Weakly anionic
For dyeing polyester and triacetate with disperse dyes
For dyeing PES and triacetate in blends with cellulosics or wool with
disperse or cationic dyes
For dyeing copolymer PES with disperse or cationic dyes
For dyeing modacrylic fibers with cationic dyes
For stripping and leveling faulty dyeings on PES and triacetate
Very high acceleration and good leveling properties
Optimum reserving of wool
Does not impair lightfastness
Leveling agent and diffusion accelerator for dyeing polyester fibers
TAN AD EL® ESL Specifically for dyeing polyester/cellulosic blends under HT conditions

Anionic
Greatly accelerates diffusion of dyes
Very good leveling action and reserving of cellulosic fibers
Excellent stability to electrolytes; suitable for the “New Select” dyeing
process
Biodegradable
Diffusion accelerator for use when dyeing polyester and polyester
TAN AVOL® ABL blends

Weakly anionic
Good dye yield
Little staining of adjacent fibers in blends with wool and cellulosics
Low-foaming
Can be used to level faulty dyeings
Very good biodegradability
Good value for money
Accelerator for polyester and polyester blends
TAN AVOL® AS 0 1
Anionic
Good dye yield
Minimizes staining of adjacent fibers
Low-foaming

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Diffusion accelerator for use when dyeing polyester and polyester

TAN AVOL® PEW blends

Weakly anionic
Free of chlorinated aromatics
Low odour
For dyeing PES and triacetate with disperse dyes
For dyeing PES and triacetate fibers in blends with cellulosics or wool
For dyeing copolymer PES with disperse and cationic dyes
For dyeing modacrylic fibers with cationic dyes
For brightening and leveling faulty dyeings on PES and triacetate
Very high acceleration and good leveling properties
Optimum reserving of wool
Effective above 98 °C
Does not impair lightfastness
Low-foaming

Le ve lin g a ge n t s

Leveling agent for HT dyeing of polyester

LEVEGAL® FFL
Weakly anionic
Free of chlorinated aromatics
Low odour
Leveling agent for dyeing polyester
LEVEGAL® H TE
Weakly anionic
For HT dyeing of PES with disperse dyes
For HT dyeing of the PES component of PES/CEL blends
Improves faulty dyeings
Very high leveling effect
Improves penetration dyeing of wound packages
Particularly recommended for use with LEVEGAL® DLP
Leveling agent for disperse dyeing of polyester
LEVEGAL® LD - 3
Weakly anionic
Gives level dyeings with excellent trichromatic build-up of disperse
dyes
Low-foaming
Excellent leveling agent for HT dyeing of polyester and polyester
LEVEGAL® UN I blends

Nonionic
Suitable for exhaust dyeing on jets, beams and yarn dyeing units
Reduces the strike rate of the dyes
Very good dispersing action
Suitable for automotive applications
Low-foaming
Excellent leveling properties, especially when using high molecular-
TAN ED E® AX L weight disperse dyes

Anionic
Improves diffusion of dyes in the fiber
Suitable for yarn and piece dyeing
Suitable for automotive applications
Low-foaming, low odour

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An t i- r e du cin g a ge n t

Protective agent against reduction phenomena during the dyeing of

TAN ED E® ARD textiles with reduction-sensitive dyes in order to improve their
reproducibility

Prevents unwanted reduction phenomena during the dyeing process

Suitable for dyeing of polyester, acetate and triacetate with
reduction-sensitive and dischargeable dyestuffs
Suitable for the dyeing of polyester and polyester/cellulose materials
with alkaline clearable dyes
Non foaming
Easy to handle liquid product

Re du cin g a ge n t s

Liquid reducing agent for alkaline reductive afterclearing of dyeings

TAN ED E® LR and prints on polyester

A high and stable reduction potential is produced under several

conditions and at temperatures up to 90°C
High reducing power for reductive post-treatment of dyes and prints
on polyester fibres
Suitable for cleansing contaminated equipment
No oxidative decomposition during storage
High stability in alkaline media
Liquid
Extremely suitable for automatic dosing systems
Virtually odour free, when used under controlled conditions
Environmentally friendly
Contains no ethoxylated, sulphated or sulphonated surfactants
Can be used as reducing agent during bleaching of PAC/Co, wool and
polyamide or polyamide/elastane
High-performance, biodegradable reducing agent for alkaline
TAN ED E® RC reductive clearing of dyeings and prints on polyester, stripping of
faulty dyeings and to clean machinery

Not hygroscopic
High reducing power in alkaline reduction clearing
Suitable for stripping faulty dyeings on polyester and cellulosics
Suitable for cleaning soiled units
No oxidative decomposition during storage; no self-ignition
Virtually odourless
Pourable powder

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UV- a bsor be r

Special UV-absorber to improve the light fastness of dyeings on

TAN UVAL® UV L polyester fibres with dispersing properties for disperse dyes

Anionic
Improves the light fastness of dyeings with disperse dyes
Temperature and storage stable product as it is a clear solution and
not a dispersion
High affinity for polyester
No change of shades
Very good bath stability of the product
Very good dispersing properties for disperse dystuffs

Oligom e r dispe r sin g a ge n t s a n d oligom e r bin de r s

Special oligomer binder with affinity for the fiber for polyester yarn
LEVEGAL® PE spe cia l
Nonionic
For use as an oligomer binder to prevent or reduce the release of
polyester oligomers from threads
Improves processing properties
Less dusting of yarns
Reduces drying times
Dispersing agent to prevent deposits of oligomers
TAN ASPERSE® OLG
Anionic
Reduces deposits of trimers and precipitation of dyes; keeps
machinery clean
Ensures clean rewinding of yarns
Improves combing of substrates dyed in the liquor
Does not impair dye yield or fastness properties

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Cle a n in g a ge n t s for m a ch in e r y

Auxiliary to clean partial overflow units

M ERSE® FM C
Anionic
Good removal of oils
Easy to remove by rinsing
Highly effective cleaning agent for heavily soiled dyeing units
M ERSE® RTD
Cationic
Very good removal of dyes and other impurities
Emulsifies greasy and oily deposits
Removes trimer deposits
Catalyst for alkalizing polyester fibers
Allows uniform saponification
Highly effective cleaning agent for heavily soiled dyeing units
M ERSE® RTU
Cationic
Very good removal of dyes and other impurities
Emulsifies greasy and oily deposits
Removes trimer deposits
Catalyst for alkalizing polyester fibers
Allows uniform saponification

D ispe r sin g a ge n t a nd fa st n e ss im pr ove r

Universal low foaming dispersing agent and fastness improver for

TAN ATERGE® D RC the continuous and discontinuous aftertreatment of dyed materials

Nonionic
Very dispersing action
Suitable for aftertrematment of synthetics (except PAC), cellulosics
and blends of these fibers
Prevents deposits of unfixed dyes on print grounds
Ensures clear shades with good fastness to light, washing and
rubbing

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Au x ilia r ie s for dye in g a cr ylics a n d a cr ylic ble n ds

D ispe r sin g a ge n t s

Dispersing agents for use in the dyeing of acrylics and blends of

AV OLAN ® I W acrylics with wool and cellulosics
AVOLAN ® I W liqu id
Nonionic
Dyeing of PA differential-dyeing carpet materials with cationic dyes in
conjunction with AVOLAN® UL 75
Very good dispersing properties
Prevents accumulation and smearing of dyes on sides of dyeing units
Dispersing agent for dyeing with cationic dyes and simultaneous
TAN ED E® CL application of anionic dyes

Nonionic
Good leveling of 1:2 metal-complex dyes on wool

M igr a t ion a u x ilia r ie s for ca t ion ic dye s

Migration auxiliary for dyeing acrylics with cationic dyes

ASTRAGAL ® M E
Cationic
No blocking of the fiber
Low-foaming
Migration auxiliary for dyeing acrylics with cationic dyes
M I GRASSI T ® ACD
Cationic
Leveling agent with good migrating properties that does not block
fibers
Can also be used to level and brighten faulty dyeings
See MIGRASSIST® ACD
M I GRASSI T ® conc.

M I GRASSI T ® LC Migrating and leveling agents for use when dyeing acrylics with
cationic dyes
M I GRASSI T ® 6 0 Different concentrations

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Re t a r de r s for ca t ion ic dye s

Retarder for use when dyeing acrylics with cationic dyes

ASTRAGAL ® PAN
Cationic
Good retarding action at start of dyeing
Permanent effect
Retarder for use when dyeing acrylics with cationic dyes
TAN ED E® ACR
Cationic
Good retarding action at start of dyeing
Permanent effect
Versatile retarder for use when dyeing acrylics with cationic dyes
TAN APAL® P
Cationic
For use with dry-spun acrylic fibers on all standard dyeing equipment
Good reproducibility
Yields level dyeings under the most difficult dyeing conditions

D ye in g a cce le r a t or s

Dyeing auxiliary for acrylics and acrylic/cellulosic blends

TAN ASSI ST ® ACE conc.
Weakly anionic
Dyeing auxiliary for dyeing acrylics with cationic dyes
Speeds up dyeing significantly
Excellent reserving of adjacent fibers
Improves liquor stability

D issolving a ge n t s

Padding auxiliary for pad-steam dyeing of acrylic pile fabrics with a

LEVALI N ® CPS cellulosic backing

Weakly anionic
Improves pad-liquor stability
Prevents frosting
Dyeing auxiliary for acrylics
TAN ASPERSE® APS
Nonionic
For continuous dyeing of acrylics with cationic dyes in the pad-steam
process
To dissolve large amounts of cationic power dyes
Solubilizer for cationic dyes
Improves pad-liquor stability

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Cr e a se in h ibit or

Crease-prevention agent for cellulosics, wool, acrylics, polyamide and

PERSOFTAL ® LU blends of these fibers

Nonionic
Low-foaming
High stability to alkalis and electrolytes
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Can be diluted cold

St r ippin g a ge n t

For stripping basic dyes and intermediate clearing of acrylic blends

AV OLAN ® I S

AVOLAN ® I S liqu id Anionic

Partial stripping of basic dyes
Leveling of faulty dyeings

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Au x ilia r ie s for dye in g m isce lla n e ou s fibr e s

Ca r r ie r for dye in g N om e x

Special carrier intended for the dyeing of cationic dyeable aramid

LEVEGAL® C 4 5 fibre (i.e. Nomex®).

Nonionic
Special mild odour carrier
Replacement for benzylalcohol or acetophenone in dyeing Nomex
Gives high colour yield with (selected) cationic dyes
Dyeing at normal equipment like HT-jig, beam, HT-jet and HT yarn
dyeing machine

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Au x ilia r ie s for dye in g, n on fibr e r e la t e d

An t ifoa m s a n d de a e r a t in g a u x ilia r ie s

Silicone-based deaerating agent with good antifoaming properties for

N OFOM E AF use in all wet finishing processes

Nonionic
For pretreatment, desizing, bleaching, dyeing, printing and finishing
Suitable for all full and partial overflow units
Effective at pH 2-12
Deaerating agent for wet finishing of all types of textiles
N OFOM E BLF 0 1
Nonionic
High wetting capacity
Particularly effective for dry-on-wet impregnation of cotton and wool
and all types of fibers on package dyeing units and beams
Stable to alkali up to 40 g/l caustic soda
Modified silicone antifoam and deaerating agent
N OFOM E C
Nonionic
Very effective in rotary and flatbed screen printing
Improves the levelness of large area prints
Reduces adhesion of print pastes to screens
Good color yield in textile printing
Suitable for carpet printing processes
All-round, high-performance silicone antifoam
N OFOM E D P
Nonionic
Deaerating properties
For sizing, scouring, bleaching and dyeing
All-round silicone antifoam for dyeing
N OFOM E H S
Nonionic
For use on all common units
Suitable for all processes
For use in e.g. sizing, scouring, bleaching, dyeing and soaping
Silicone-based, all-round antifoam with resistance to shear forces for
N OFOM E H T use in wet finishing, especially on jet dyeing units and jet washing
units

Nonionic
Effective at pH 4-12
Good antifoam action at 20-130°C
No foaming after overprinting liquor has been drained
No spotting
For use on all common dyeing and washing units
Suitable for natural and manmade fibers
All-round silicone antifoam for dyeing
N OFOM E M
Nonionic
Stable at all temperatures
For use on all common units
Prevents foaming caused by dyes and auxiliaries
All-round application

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Silicone-free antifoam
N OFOM E N S
Nonionic
For use in print pastes, on jet dyeing units and in finishing liquors
Silicone-free antifoam
N OFOM E P
Nonionic
For use in print pastes
Silicone-based all-round antifoam with resistance to shear forces for
N OFOM E SE use in all wet finishing processes, especially on jet dyeing and jet
washing units

Nonionic
Self-emulsifying
Effective at pH 4-12
Very good antifoam action at 20-130°C
High resistance to shear forces
No spotting
For use on all common dyeing and washing units and in all textile
finishing processes
Silicone antifoam with resistance to shear forces for textile finishing,
N OFOM E 1 1 2 5 especially for pigment printing and spray printing

Nonionic
Effective at pH 2-12
Very good antifoaming action in the formulation of print pastes with
pigments, acid dyes and metal-complex dyes
Anti-foaming action during steaming improves the levelness and
reproducibility of spray prints
Silicone-free, biodegradable antifoam and deaerating agent based on
RESPUM I T ® BA 2 0 0 0 natural oil

Nonionic
For pretreatment, dyeing, printing and finishing
Suitable for application on the jet
Effective at pH 2-14
Can also be applied in the HT range
Good deaerating effect
Improves running properties
Biodegradable antifoam and deaerating agent based on natural oil
RESPUM I T ® BU with added silicone

Nonionic
For pretreatment, dyeing, printing and finishing
Suitable for application on the jet
Effective at pH 2-14
Can also be applied in the HT range
Good deaerating effect
Improves running properties
Very good antifoaming properties

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Silicone-free antifoam and deaerating agent

RESPUM I T ® N F 0 1
Nonionic
For pretreatment, dyeing, printing and finishing
Suitable for application on the jet
Effective at pH 2-14
Can also be applied in the HT range
Good deaerating effect
Improves running properties
Silicone-based antifoam
RESPUM I T ® S
Nonionic
For use in pretreatment, dyeing, printing and finishing
Economical as low concentrations are required
Effective at pH 2-14
Silicone-based concentrated antifoam with 55% active ingredient
RESPUM I T ® 4 0 0 4 2 content

Nonionic
For the production of dilutions with e.g. 5 - 10% active ingredient
concentration
Applications: pretreatment, dyeing, printing, finishing
Effective at pH 2 - 14

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Soft e n e r s

Concentrated softener for cotton, acrylics and blends of these fibers

CELLOLUBE® AST
Cationic
For soft, high-bulk articles
Does not cause yellowing
Stable to chlorite bleaching
Good resistance to washing
Softening agent for acrylics (tow, tops, yarn and piece goods)
CELLOLUBE® AT
Cationic
Softener with antistatic effect
Soft, woolly hand
Economical application in the dyebath
Biodegradable softener for cellulosics, synthetics and blends of these
CELLOLUBE® BS fibers

Cationic
For exhaust and pad application
Suitable for application on WEKO units
Antistatic properties
Soft high-bulk hand
Low-foaming softener for cellulosics, synthetics and blends of these
CELLOLUBE® CM fibers

Weakly cationic
For exhaust and pad application
Suitable for jet and overflow units
Soft, high-bulk hand
Does not causing yellowing
Suitable for whitened goods
Economical softener for cellulosics, synthetics and their blends
CELLOLUBE® LCE
Cationic
For exhaust and pad application
Soft, full hand
Does not cause yellowing in normal drying conditions
Stable in chlorite bleach
Antistatic
Good resistance to washing
Hydrophilic softener for cotton
CELLOLUBE® TH S
Weakly cationic
Soft, high-bulk hand
Particularly suitable for cotton towels
Suitable for all cotton articles and all processing stages
Suitable for exhaust and pad application
Does not cause yellowing in normal drying conditions
Does not impair FWAs
Low-foaming

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Softener for acrylics

PERSOFTAL ® AFS
Cationic
One-bath bleaching, dyeing and finishing of acrylics
Lubrication of acrylic staple fibers in combination with STATEXAN® HA
Does not retard the uptake of cationic dyes
Washfast
Smooth, soapy hand
Readily biodegradable softener for cellulosics and cellulosic/synthetic
PERSOFTAL ® BK con c. blends

Cationic
Soft, high-bulk hand
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Low-foaming
Softener
PERSOFTAL ® FA 0 1
Anionic
For pad application to cellulosics
For exhaust application to polyamide, wool and silk
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Reduces wet rigidity of viscose fibers in the dyebath
No tendency to reduce whiteness or to yellow during storage
High stability to alkalis and electrolytes
Low-foaming
Softener for cellulosics
PERSOFTAL ® FN liqu id
Nonionic
For cellulosics and cellulosic blends
For one-bath application in the dyebath with direct and reactive dyes
Reduces running creases
Low-foaming
Sophisticated hydrophilic softener for cotton with no adverse effect on
PERSOFTAL ® H ydr oSoft the original absorbency of the fabric

Cationic
Is particularly designed for cotton towelling
Hydrophilic
Enhances rich full handle
Is suitable for all cotton goods
Is suitable for exhaust and pad application
Does not cause yellowing under normal drying conditions
Has no negative effect on colour fastness
Can be used in automatic kitchens
Low foaming
100% softener for the production of ready-to-use 20% solutions
PERSOFTAL ® N con c. using the cold dissolving process

Nonionic
For pad application to woven and knitted fabrics made of cellulosics
and cellulosic/synthetic blends
Additive for resin finishing
High-bulk hand

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Softener with antistatic properties for acrylics

PERSOFTAL ® W KF liqu id
Cationic
For the finishing all fibers and fiber blends as yarn, knitted fabrics and
wovens
For one-bath dyeing of acrylics
Can be used to lubricate acrylic fibers (tops, tow, loose stock) in
combination with STATEXAN® HA
No tendency to impair whiteness
Cationic softening agent in pastils form
PERSOFTAL ® UKS
Cationic
Excellent solubility
Pastils – easy handling
No retarding effect on cationic dyestuffs
Soft, smooth handle
Suitable for application on jet dyeing machines
Low yellowing of white goods
Applicable in the aftertreatment of yarns and piece goods made of
synthetics, cellulosic fibers, their blends with each other and with
wool
Can be used in the dyeing and finishing of acrylic fibers

Soft e n e r s t o im pr ove se w a bilit y

Softener for cellulosics and cellulosic/synthetic blends

CELLOLUBE® CRS
Cationic
For exhaust and pad application
Suitable for jet and overflow units
Soft, high-bulk hand
Good sewability
Good raising properties
Does not cause yellowing in normal drying conditions
Microemulsion of a modified silicone softener for all types of textiles
CELLOLUBE® FLEX
Weakly cationic
Suitable for pad application
Gives fabrics a very soft, flowing hand
Very suitable for finishing articles made from OE yarns
Additive for resin finishing
Very good sewability
Good dimensional stability
Good resistance to washing and dry cleaning
Goods do not yellow during drying/curing
Low-foaming

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Softener for cellulosics, wool and blends of these fibers with

CELLOLUBE® M RS synthetics

Weakly cationic
For exhaust and pad application
Soft, flowing hand
Good sewability, good raising properties
Good rewinding of packages
Does not cause yellowing in normal drying conditions
Suitable for fluorescent whitened fabrics
Low-foaming
Softener for cellulosics and cellulosic/synthetic blends
CELLOLUBE® OE
Cationic
Suitable for exhaust and pad application
Especially suitable for articles made of OE yarns
Very soft, high-bulk hand
Ensures good sewability and improves raising and emerizing
properties
Very good stability to shear forces
Does not cause yellowing during drying
Softener based on a modified silicone for all types of fiber
CELLOLUBE® SUPRA
Cationic
Suitable for exhaust and pad application
Very soft, flowing hand
Hydrophilic finishes
Very good stability to shear forces on jets and padders
Excellent sewability and raising properties
Does not cause yellowing during drying and curing
Suitable for whitened fabrics
Does not foam
Softener for woven and knitted fabrics made of cellulosics, synthetics,
PERSOFTAL ® ASN 0 1 wool, silk and their blends

Nonionic
Improves sewability
For pad application only
Preferably for use with BAYPRET® USV
Finishing of elastan fibers
Extremely smooth silicone hand
Does not impair whiteness
Improves abrasion resistance, tenacity and tear strength in resin
finishing
Increases the elasticity of knitted goods

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Permanent, hydrophilic, silicone-based softening agent for the

PERSOFTAL ® N OBLE exhaust- and pad-process

Cationic
Excellent softening effect on woven and knitted goods made of
cellulosics, synthetics, wool, silk and blends of
these fibers
Very good hydrophilicity
High wash-resistant
Suitable for jet dyeing machines
Suitable for molding articles
High-bulk hand, increases the elasticity of woven and knitted fabrics
No influence in absorbency on terry towels
Very suitable for the finishing of fabric blends containing elastan
fibres
Applicable also in resin finishing baths
Improves sewability
Excellent softener to improve sewability
PERSOFTAL ® OE
Cationic
For cellulosics and blends of cellulosics with synthetics/wool
Improves sewability, especially of OE yarns
Improves the elasticity of knitted goods
Extremely smooth, supple hand
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Low-foaming
All-round softener for woven and knitted fabrics
PERSOFTAL ® P
Cationic
Specifically for pad application
Good sewability
Good antistatic properties
Softening and smoothing agent for all types of fiber
PERSOFTAL ® PEK
Cationic
Suitable for combination with BAYGARD® fluorocarbons
Finishes have high heat stability
Very soft hand
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Improves sewability
Improves the elasticity of knitted goods
Finishes are resistant to washing and dry cleaning
Low-foaming
Softening and smoothing agent for all types of fiber
PERSOFTAL ® PEN
Nonionic
For pad application only
Finishes have high heat stability
Very smooth hand
Improves the sewability and elasticity of knitted goods
Finishes are resistant to washing and dry cleaning
Improves the mechanical resistance of resin-finished goods
Low-foaming

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Microemulsion of a modified silicone softener for all types of textiles

PERSOFTAL ® PLUS
Weakly cationic
Suitable for pad application
Gives articles a very soft, flowing hand
Additive for resin finishing
Very good sewability
Good dimensional stability
Treated goods do not yellow during drying/curing
Low-foaming
Silicone softener, especially suitable for repellent finishes
PERSOFTAL ® SGR
Nonionic
Silicone softener for functional finishes
Very appealing soft hand
Stable emulsion
Compatible with most textile finishing chemicals
Will not interfere with the repellent properties of fluorocarbon finishes
Special softener for resin finishing of cellulosics and
PERSOFTAL ® SI - N cellulosic/synthetic blends and for synthetics

Nonionic
Suitable for pad application
Soft, full hand
Excellent sewability
Improves tear strength and resistance to wear
Improves the crease recovery angle
Suitable for sanforizing, very good residual shrinkage values
Whitened fabrics do not yellow
Does not impair the colorfastness of dyed fabrics
Washfast
Softener for pad application to cellulosics, synthetics and their blends
PERSOFTAL ® SW A 0 1
Anionic
For pad application only
For use in resin finishing
Improves abrasion resistance, tenacity and tear strength in resin
finishing
Improves sewability
Smooth hand
Hydrophilic
Softener for dyed and fluorescent whitened yarns and piece goods
PERSOFTAL ® UM 0 1 made of cellulosics and blends of cellulosics with synthetics/wool

Weakly cationic
For exhaust and pad application
Particularly suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Suitable for molding
Can be combined with FWAs
Good sewability
Low-foaming
Does not impair pigment printing

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Modified silicone emulsion for all types of textiles

PERSOFTAL ® ULTRA
Weakly cationic
Suitable for pad application
Very soft, flowing hand
High quality can be obtained on OE articles
Improves dimensional stability
Very good sewability
Excellent raising properties
Good resistance to washing
Does not cause yellowing in normal drying and curing conditions
Softener for cellulosics and cellulosic/synthetic blends
PERSOFTAL ® VN K
Cationic
For exhaust and pad application
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Full, smooth hand
Good sewability
Low-foaming
Special silicone softener for use in soil-release finishes
REACTOSI L® RW S
Nonionic
Hydrophilic functionally
Very appealing hand
Stable emulsion
Has very limited effect on soil release properties of soil release FC-
finishes
Compatible with most textile finishing chemicals
Polyethylene-based softener to improve the abrasion fastness and
TAN ASOFT PTK sewability of resin finished goods

Nonionic
Suitable for pad and spray application
Suitable for pre-cure and post-cure processes
Suitable for fully fashioned articles
No chlorine retention
Does not cause yellowing
Excellent combinability with all textile finishes

An t icr e a se a ge n t s

Excellent crease inhibitor

PERSOFTAL ® L
Anionic
For cellulosics, wool, polyamide, polyester and blends of these fibers
For use in pretreatment and dyeing
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Stable at temperatures up to 135 °C
High stability to alkalis and electrolytes
Easy to wash off
Low-foaming

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Highly concentrated crease-prevention agent

PERSOFTAL ® LU
Nonionic
For cellulosics, wool, acrylics, polyamide and blends of these fibers
For use in pretreatment and dyeing
High stability to alkalis and electrolytes
Suitable for application on jet dyeing units
Can be diluted cold; forms stable stock solutions
Stable at temperatures up to 135 °C
Low foaming
All-round anti-crease agent and lubricant for all fibers and fiber
TAN ALUBE® FF blends

Weakly anionic
Suitable for jets
Stable at high temperatures
Does not foam
Anti-crease agent for acetate, triacetate, wool, cellulosics and blends
TAN ALUBE® RF of these fibers

Anionic
Prevents fixation of running creases and cracks in wet processing of
woven and knitted fabrics
Specifically recommended for sensitive fibers such as acetate,
triacetate, cellulosics and their blends and for PA/cellulosic and wool
articles
Allows higher machine loads
Good wetting, scouring and emulsifying properties
Leveling of anionic and disperse dyes
Prevents the formation of channels and bubbles in open-width
treatment on beams and jigs
Low-foaming

W e t - w a x in g a ge n t s

Wet-waxing and softening agent for cellulosics, wool and synthetics

PERSOFTAL ® CN P
Weakly cationic
For the aftertreatment of bleached, fluorescent whitened and dyed
yarns made of cellulosics, wool, synthetics and their blends
Very economical in long liquors
Stable in pressure driers
Good abrasion resistance
No tendency to reduce whiteness
Virtually no reduction in hydrophilicity
Wet-waxing agent and softener for synthetics and synthetic blends;
PERSOFTAL ® N PF especially suitable for polyester

Weakly cationic
For the treatment of yarns made of synthetic fibers, wool and blends
of these with each other and with cellulosic fibers
Low concentrations produce very smooth yarns
Very economical in long liquors
Good abrasion resistance
Antistatic properties
Suitable for automotive fabrics

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Lu br ica n t for se w in g t h r e a d

Softener and lubricant for sewing thread

PERSOFTAL ® N G
Nonionic
Not suitable for exhaust application
For the treatment of sewing thread made of polyamide, polyester,
cotton and their blends
For use in resin finishing
For use in water-repellent treatment
Gives a very smooth hand
Heat-resistant
Good abrasion resistance
Improves resistance to chafing

Ya r n lu br ica n t

Yarn lubricant for polyester and polyamide yarns which reduces

FI BERM ATE POC friction and static charges in subsequent processing operations

Slightly cationic
Very good running properties in the treated yarn during rewinding,
weaving and knitting
Very uniform distribution over the total packages
Enhances anti-static properties on the substrate
Very good bath exhaustion
Very easily removed in an after-wash (e.g. for articles which have to
be bonded or coated)
No adverse effects on shades or fastness
Very effective against oligomers

Lu br ica n t s

Lubricant for staple fibers

PREPARATI ON FP 0 3
Anionic
Suitable for acrylics
Does not impair subsequent dyeing
Does not reduce whiteness
Good antistatic properties
APEO-free
Lubricant for treating tow on the converter
PREPARATI ON KP 0 3
Anionic
Suitable for acrylics
Does not impair subsequent dyeing
Does not reduce whiteness
Good antistatic properties
APEO-free

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Heat-resistant antistatic agent

STATEX AN ® H A
Anionic
For acrylics, polyamide and fluorescent whitened polyester
For pad or spray application
Very effective at low concentrations
High heat resistance
Good abrasion resistance
Antistatic agent for dyed polyester
STATEX AN ® PES
Anionic
For pad or spray application
Very effective even if the treated goods have no residual moisture
content
Does not increase thermomigration of disperse dyes
Permanent antistatic agent for piece goods made of synthetics and
STATEX AN ® W P synthetic blends

Cationic
Suitable for pad application
Permanent antistatic effect, softness and bulk
Can be used to improve the hydrophilicity of polyester
Comfortable to wear due to pronounced hydrophilicity
Improves the dimensional stability of woven and knitted fabrics
Frequently reduces pilling
Basically resistant to washing at 40 °C with a mild detergent
Stable to mechanical treatment
Extremely effective antistatic for synthetics and blends of synthetics
TAN ASTAT ® P with cellulosics and wool

Anionic
For application on the padder or in the last rinsebath on the
backwashing machine (tops) or washing unit (piece goods)
Suitable for final finishing and to optimize finishing processes such as
spinning, emerizing and raising
Thermostability
No change of shade on dyed articles
Does not impair the fastness properties of dyed goods
Does not foam

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H ydr oph ilit y a ge n t s

Hydrophilic Soil Release Agent for fabrics, knit goods and nonwovens
ASTRALPLUSH made of polyester, polyamide, polypropylene and other synthetic
fibers

Nonionic
Improves the humidity transport
Improved antistatic properties of polyester
Permanent hydrophilic finishing effects on 100 % PES, 100 % PA and
their blends
Smooth, voluminous handle
Imparts durable soil release properties to 100 % polyester
Improves the appearance of pile-fabrics by reducing finger marks and
effects of writing
Hydrophilic Soil Release Agent for fabrics, knit goods and nonwovens
TAN ED E® PRT made of polyester, polyamide, polypropylene and other synthetic
fibers

Nonionic
Improves the humidity transport
Improved antistatic properties of polyester
Good hydrophilic finishing effects on 100 % PES, 100 % PA and their
blends
Smooth, voluminous handle
Imparts soil release properties to 100 % polyester

Polyu r e t h a n e dispe r sion

Formaldehyde-free, self-crosslinking, permanent hydrophilic polymer

BAYPRET ® USV
Amphoteric, weakly anionic in some conditions
Additive for low-formaldehyde resin finishing
Additive for post-cure resin finishing
For use in felt-free finishing of wool in combination with
SYNTHAPPRET® BAP 01
Improves abrasion resistance and rubfastness
Reduces pilling
Bonds fibers in the production of nonwovens

Fe lt - fr e e fin ish in g

Product for felt-free finishing of wool and wool blends without

SYN TH APPRET ® BAP 0 1 prechlorination

Anionic
Improves dimensional stability and abrasion resistance
Reduces pilling and snagging
Stable to washing and dry cleaning
Does not impair colorfastness

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Bodybuilde r for PA ca r pe t s

Finishing agent for pile fabrics

SYN TH APPRET ® TV
Weakly cationic
Prevents the formation of running creases in the dyebath
Aftertreatment agent
Permanent pile formation
Does not increase staining
Does not impair colorfastness
Does not impair subsequent finishing with BAYGARD® SF-A 02

An t i- slip a ge n t s

Anti-slip agent for all types of fiber; for anti-pilling/anti-snag

SYN TH ARESI N ® A treatment; additive for spin finishes

Anionic
Can be used in the acid and alkaline range
Basically resistant to washing and dry cleaning
Anti-slip agent for all types of fiber; for anti-pilling/anti-snag
SYN TH ARESI N ® S 5 0 finishing; slightly coarser SiO2 particles

Cationic
Basically resistant to washing and dry cleaning
Anti-slip agent for all types of fiber; for anti-pilling/anti-snag finishing
SYN TH ARESI N ® 4 0 1 1 9
Cationic
Basically resistant to washing and dry cleaning

Fla m e - pr oofin g a ge n t s

Flame-proofing agent for cellulosics, wool and blends of natural and

FLAM EGARD PEN TA synthetic fibers

Resistant to dry cleaning

Particularly suitable for automotive textiles
Suitable for all articles that do not have to be washfast, especially for
the aviation sector, curtains, etc.
Suitable for pad and spray application

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Biopolishing enzymes
Special cellulase enzyme for biopolishing of cellulosics
BAYLASE® CB
An excellent performing, economical cellulase enzyme designed
specifically for biofinishing of cellulosics
Superior softening
Excellent de-pilling
Reduced strength- and weight-loss, compared to “classical acid
cellulases”
The cellulase action significantly reduces the chances of pilling on
wear and washing
Less fluff in the filters of the machinery
High reproducibility
Cellulase enzyme for Bio-polishing
BAYLASE® CS
A new cellulase enzyme designed specifically for bio-finishing of
cotton, cotton blends, rayon and rayon blends to produce excellent
de-pilling with softening with less physical strength loss
Provides the soft and clean hand demanded by today’s market, with
less physical strength loss
Has a very broad temperature range - the product is 100% active
from 40–60°C
Superior softening
Excellent de-pilling
Reduced physical strength loss, compared to “classical cellulase”
Reduced color loss
The softening effect is permanent and will hold through indefinite
home launderings, whereas traditional chemical softeners are only
durable to 3–5 HL
The enzyme action also significantly reduces the chances of pilling on
wear and washing

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Cr osslin k e r s

Cure-accelerated self-catalyzed resin

AURAREZ ® EFC Con c.
Fast curing resin for wrinkle free or easy care applications
Self-catalyzed
Gives cellulosics excellent dimensional stability
Can be used in water/oil repellent finishes, together with BAYGARD®
products
Economical
Relatively low odour
Low free formaldehyde
Reactive crosslinking agent for resin finishing of cellulosics and
BAYPRET ® R cellulosic blends that are resistant to washing at the boil

Nonionic
Extremely low formaldehyde concentration (< 0.1% free
formaldehyde in product)
Chlorine-resistant
Good whiteness
Good resistance to hydrolysis
Very good wet and dry crease recovery angle
Easy to crosslink with magnesium chloride-based catalysts
Can be used in water and oil-repellent finishing with BAYGARD® and
PERLIT® products
Catalyst for resin finishing of cellulosics and cellulosic/synthetic
CURI TE 5 1 8 4 blends

Suitable for easy-care and crease-resist finishes

Suitable for fully-fashioned articles
Allows rapid crosslinking
Suitable for the pre-cure and post-cure processes
Low-formaldehyde, buffered crosslinker containing a catalyst for
PROTOREZ BLF- CE easy-care, crease-resist finishing of cellulosics and
cellulosic/synthetic blends

Suitable for fully fashioned articles

Suitable for the pre-cure and post-cure processes
Meets most Oeko-Tex 100 requirements
Formaldehyde-free crosslinker for easy-care, crease-resist finishing
PROTOREZ FFO of cellulosics and cellulosic/synthetic blends

Suitable for fully fashioned articles

Suitable for the pre-cure and post-cure processes
Meets the Oeko-Tex 100 requirements
Odour-free
Does not damage fibers as formaldehyde-containing crosslinkers do

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Oil a n d w a t e r - r e pe lle n t a ge n t s

Fluorocarbon-based water and oil-repellent agents

BAYGARD ® AFF 0 1

BAYGARD ® AFF 3 0 0 % 0 1 Nonionic; may undergo a weakly cationic reaction in some

circumstances
Very good oil repellency and optimum water repellency
Good resistance to washing and dry cleaning
Can be combined with the extenders BAYGARD® EDW and
PERLIT® 40178 to enhance the results and improve resistance to
washing and dry cleaning
No flash point
Fluorocarbon-based water and oil-repellent agent
BAYGARD ® FK
Cationic
Good water and oil repellency
Good resistance to washing and dry cleaning
Can be combined with the extender BAYGARD® EDW
High flash point > 80 °C
Fluorocarbon resin
BAYGARD ® K
Cationic
Optimum results are achieved simply by drying the finish in air at
room temperature
Particularly suitable for exhaust application
Does not contain organic solvents
High performance soil release fluorochemical
BAYGARD ® SOC 0 1
Nonionic
Soil release with equal performance to branded products
Excellent results on cotton, polyester and their blends
Non-flammable
Durable to washing
Durable “dual action” fluorochemical for combined repellency and
BAYGARD ® SPT soil-release.

Nonionic
Exhibits “dual action”: both water/oil repellency and soil-release
Durable to home laundry
Applicable to apparel, upholstery, medical fabrics and hosiery
Can be used on cellulosics, synthetics and blends
Concentrated water and oil-repellent agent
BAYGARD ® UFC 0 1
Cationic
Imparts durable oil and water repellency
Excellent results on polyester with very good results on cotton and
nylon
Non flammable
Maintains soft hand

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High performance water and oil repellent agent

BAYGARD ® UFC 0 2
Cationic
Imparts durable oil and water repellency
Excellent results on polyester and blends
Very good results on cotton , polyamide and their blends
Maintains soft hand
Non flammable
APEO-free

W a t e r / oil- r e pe lle n t a n d a n t isoilin g a ge n t s

Antisoiling and water/oil-repellent agent based on an

BAYGARD ® RT organosilicate/fluorocarbon resin

Cationic
For textile floorcoverings, upholstery fabrics and automotive fabrics
Suitable for all types of fiber
Suitable for exhaust, pad and foam application
Pile stabilization
Fully effective after drying at room temperature
Antisoiling, water and oil-repellent agent for textile floorcoverings and
BAYGARD ® FCA other pile fabrics

Anionic
Pronounced oil and water repellency
Easy stain removal
Good dry soil repellency
Improved pile stability
Less tendency to pilling
Suitable for all types of fibre
For foam and pad application
Antisoiling, water and oil-repellent agent for textile floorcoverings and
BAYGARD ® FCK other pile fabrics

Cationic
Pronounced oil and water repellency
Easy stain removal
Good dry soil repellency
Improved pile stability
Less tendency to pilling
Suitable for all types of fibre
For foam and pad application

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For pile stabilization and dry soil repellency of carpets and other pile
BAYGARD ® AS fabrics

Cationic
Suitable for application by spraying, foaming, padding, slop padding
and exhaust processes
Suitable for all types of fibers and fiber blends
Does not impair pile stability
Finish is resistant to dry cleaning

An t ish e ddin g a ge n t

Reduces fiber loss in the production of wool and polyamide carpet

SYN TH APPRET ® AST yarns

Anionic
Improves abrasion fastness
Reduces soiling
Increases tear resistance and elongation of yarns
Reduces pilling of loop pile

Ex t e n de r s

Extender for fluorocarbon finishes from the BAYGARD®-range

BAYGARD ® ED W
Anionic
Optimizes the resistance of water and oil-repellent finishes to
washing and dry cleaning
Water repellent for cellulosics, synthetics and their blends
PERLI T ® 4 0 1 7 8
Cationic
Extender for fluorocarbon products
Finishes on cellulosics have good resistance to washing
Pleasantly soft, high-bulk hand

Odou r in h ibit or

Odour inhibitor for (resin) finishing of textiles

TAN AFRESH H FO
Nonionic
Prevents the formation of formaldehyde and amine odours during
finishing and storage of goods finished with synthetic resin
Deodorizes fabric and gives it a pleasant fresh smell
Used in normal synthetic-resin baths
Shade and handle of fabric are not affected

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Foa m in g a ge n t s

Foaming agent for foam finishes

BAYGARD ® Foa m e r
Amphoteric
Low viscosity, easy to dose
Does not impair the effect of fluorocarbon products
Foaming agent for foam application of finishing products
BAYGARD ® Foa m e r SBL
Anionic
Low viscosity, easy to dose
Does not impair the effect of fluorocarbon finishess

St a in - r e le a se a ge n t s

Special dry-cure auxiliary for polyamid and wool carpets, which gives
BAYPROTECT ® 8 2 8 0 fabric excellent stainblocker properties.
This product should be used in combination with BAYPROTECT® SBR

Anionic
Excellent stainblocker effects to Kool Aid, coffee, tea, red wine
(Dornfelder, Bordeaux), ketchup, mustard, betadine, curry sauce,
several soft drinks and other common domestic spots
Easy stain removal
High light fastness, no yellowing
Protection for differential dyed carpets
Improves soil release
Durability after 22000 revolutions Vettermann drumtest and 5 times
spray extraction
Dry-cure foam application during finishing or back-coating.
No extra runs required
Low application cost, no steaming, no washing
Improves fluorocarbon effects
Stain-release agent for polyamide 6.6 and polyamide 6
BAYPROTECT ® CL
Anionic
Very good protection against oxidative cleaning agents
Improves protection against coffee and tea stains
Improves the ozone resistance of dyeings
Suitable for differential-dyeing articles
Applied by the exhaust and continuous processes (pad-steam)
Suitable for application in the dyebath

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Special dry-cure auxiliary for polyamid, acrylic, polypropylene and

BAYPROTECT ® SBR wool carpets, which gives fabric excellent stainblocker properties.
This product should be used in combination with BAYPROTECT® 8280

Anionic
Excellent stainblocker effects to Kool Aid, coffee, tea, red wine
(Dornfelder, Bordeaux), ketchup, mustard, betadine, curry sauce,
several soft drinks and other common domestic spots
Easy stain removal
High light fastness, no yellowing
Protection for differential dyed carpets
Improves soil release
Durability after 22000 revolutions Vettermann drumtest and 5 times
spray extraction
Dry-cure foam application during finishing or back-coating.
No extra runs required
Low application cost, no steaming, no washing
Improves fluorocarbon effects

W a t e r - r e pe lle n t a ge n t s

Silicone-based water repellent for use on all types of textiles in

PERLI T ® SI - SW combination with PERLIT® 40159

Weakly cationic
Optimum water repellency
Good storage stability
Good liquor stability and running properties
Basically resistant to washing and dry cleaning
Silicone-based water repellent for use on all types of textiles in
PERLI T ® 4 0 1 5 9 combination PERLIT® SI-SW

Cationic
Optimum water repellency
Good storage stability
Good liquor stability and running properties
Basically resistant to washing and dry cleaning
Water repellent for cellulosics, synthetics and their blends
PERLI T ® 4 0 1 7 8
Cationic
Extender for fluorocarbon products
Washfast effects on cellulosics
Pleasantly soft, high-bulk hand

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M ot h a n d be e t le - pr oofing a ge nt

Moth and beetle-proofing agent for wool and blends of wool with
EULAN ® SPA 0 1 other fibers, feathers and fine and coarse animal hairs

Nonionic
Wool finished with EULAN® SPA 01 meets the specifications of the
Woolmark Company, GuT and Wools of New Zealand
Highly effective against Tineola/Tinea (moths), Anthrenus (carpet
beetles), Attagenus (fur beetles) and Hofmannophila Ps. (false
clothes moth)
Primarily for exhaust processes, with good bath exhaustion
Does not have increased affinity for polyamide in wool/polyamide blends
Good heat stability
Can be eliminated in waste water treatment plants

N AN O fin ish in g

A nano-dispersion self-crosslinking polyether polyurethane for high-

BAYPRET ® N AN O- PU end finishing applications

Amphoteric / anionic
Nano-emulsion for optimal distribution over and penetration into the fabric
Forms a film around and between fibres
Yields unique properties and application possibilities
Special finishing
Can be used to obtain special handle modifications
Anti-pilling treatments
Upgrade of resin finish treatments
Increased durability of selected softeners and resin finishes
Durable hydrophilic finishes on all fibres
A nano-dispersion special finishing to prevent pollen from binding
BAYPROTECT® NANO-POLLEN onto fibres, therefore aiding in a reduction of pollen-health problems
like hay fever

Cationic
A nano-dispersion, which will penetrate deeper into the fabric and
adheres to the fibres
Prevents pollen from binding to the fibres
Reduces pollen-health problems like hay fever
Basically resistant to washing, drycleaning and mechanical abrasion
Applicable on apparel fabrics, upholstery and carpets
Shearstable modified nano-emulsion silicone softener for cellulosic
PERSOFTAL ® N AN O- SI L fibers and their blends with man-made fibers

Nonionic
Safe application under the most difficult circumstances, due to nano-emulsion
Soft smooth handle on cotton, cotton-blends and man-made fibres
Applicable on Jet, bobbin and padding equipment
Good sewability
Non yellowing
Gives a good handle to classical anti-slip or anti-snag finish, without
affecting the performance
Anti-soiling on synthetics
Excellent raising properties, especially for synthetics, like PES-fleece
Good anti-static properties
Nano-emulsion for optimal distribution over and penetration into the fabric
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Sce n t in g, Ar om a w e lln e ss a nd Cosm e t ic pr odu ct s

BAYSCENT® AROMAWELLNESS, a new process for enriching textiles

BAYSCEN T ® ACEROLA with the properties of ACEROLA

Slightly cationic
Can be used on fabrics of every kind of fibres
Does not impair the handle
Suitable in all main finishing processes
For padding and exhaustion applications
BAYSCENT® AROMAWELLNESS, a new process for enriching textiles
BAYSCEN T ® ALOE V ERA with the properties of ALOE VERA

Slightly cationic
Can be used on fabrics of every kind of fibres
Does not impair the handle
Suitable in all main finishing processes.
For padding and exhaustion applications
Auxiliary agent for treatment by exhaustion of the product line
BAYSCEN T ® BASE BAYSCENT®

Cationic
Can be used on fabrics of every kind of fibres
Does not impair the handle
Suitable in all main finishing processes
For padding and exhaustion applications
A new process for scenting textiles
BAYSCEN T ® BOD Y LOTI ON
Slightly cationic
Perfumation of fabrics of every kind of fibres
Does not impair the handle
Suitable in all main finishing processes
BAYSCENT® AROMAWELLNESS, a new process for enriching textiles
BAYSCEN T ® FLEUR D E with the properties of FLEUR DE LAVANDE
LAVAN D E
Slightly cationic
Can be used on fabrics of every kind of fibres
Does not impair the handle
Suitable in all main finishing processes
For padding and exhaustion applications
BAYSCENT® AROMAWELLNESS, a new process for enriching textiles
BAYSCEN T ® GI N SEN G with the properties of GINSENG

Slightly cationic
Can be used on fabrics of every kind of fibres
Does not impair the handle
Suitable in all main finishing processes.
For padding and exhaustion applications
A new process for scenting textiles
BAYSCEN T ® LAVEN D ER
Slightly cationic
Special perfume creation to mask human odours
Perfumation of fabrics of every kind of fibres
Does not impair the handle
Suitable in all main finishing processes

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A real new process to neutralize bad odours on textiles

BAYSCEN T ® N EUTRALI ZER
Slightly cationic
Neutralization of bad odours on fabrics of every kind of fibres
Not comparable with current deodourizations
Does not impair the handle
Suitable in all main finishing processes
A new process for scenting textiles
BAYSCEN T ® VAN I LLA

BOUQUET Slightly cationic

Special perfume creation to mask human odours
Perfumation of fabrics of every kind of fibres
Does not impair the handle
Suitable in all main finishing processes
Skin-care treatment agent
TASTEX ® ALS
Cationic
Bound water in multi-layer micelle
Soft handle
Good affinity to fibre
Good reproducibility
Skin-care treatment agent, which gives a special cool sensation
TASTEX ® COOL- EX
Cationic
Bound water in multi-layer micelle
Soft handle
Good affinity to fibre
Good reproducibility
Skin-care treatment agent
TASTEX ® CRM
Cationic
Bound water in multi-layer micelle
Soft handle
Good affinity to fibre
Good reproducibility
Warm feeling treatment agent
TASTEX ® H OT2
Cationic
Bound water in multi-layer micelle
Good affinity to fibre
Good reproducibility
Skin-care treatment agent
TASTEX ® SKU- C 0 1
Cationic
Bound water in multi-layer micelle
Soft handle
Good affinity to fibre
Good reproducibility

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Ga r m e n t s Blu e J®

D e sizin g a ge n t s

Specially selected enzyme compound for rapid and effective desizing

BLUE J® D ESI ZE TOP
Nonionic
Can be used for highly efficient desizing of rinse-goods and for

Based on the newest α-amylase technology

preparation of stonewash goods

Good activity over a wide range of pH’s, from pH 4 - 8,5

Very rapid removal of starch-based sizes
Strong wetting action and high dispersing properties for indigo,
resulting in clean garments and pockets

Lu br ica n t

Selected lubricant and anti-crease agent for use in desizing baths

BLUE J® LUBE and other denim pretreatment processes

Nonionic
Is a concentrated fabric lubricant imparting high fibre to fibre
lubricancy
Helps to minimise fold, creases and crack marks and assists in
providing an even, uniform finish
Imparts an added degree of softness
Is low foaming
Gives very good results on Lyocel

Scou r in g a n d w e t t in g a ge n t

Scouring agent for Garments with multifunctional properties

BLUE J® SCOUR LF Prevents re-adsorption of unfixed indigo

Nonionic
A versatile product developed for effective use in all aspects of
garment finishing
Provides excellent suspension and clean up stages
Provides superior scouring in the removal of indigo redeposition,
whiter pockets and improved salt-pepper contrast
When used in the clean-up stage, the product contributes to a soft
hand improves pressability and eliminates static electricity
Low foaming

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D ispe r sin g a ge n t s

Dispersing agent for garment processing of denim.

BLUE J® D I SPERSAN T ED
Nonionic
Is a blend of dispersing and suspending agents that prevents
redeposition of soil and indigo so that blue pocketing and
backstaining is minimised.
Can be used in desize, abrasion, clean up and bleach steps of a
garment wash process at required treatment conditions.
Gives particularly good results in combination with acid and neutral
cellulases.
Keeps machines clean from indigo redeposition.
Has low foaming characteristics
APEO free
Concentrated, economical, nonionic dispersing agent to prevent
BLUE J® D I SPERSAN T con c re-adsorption of unfixed dye

Nonionic
Is a high performance concentrated blend of dye suspending and soil
suspending agents and dispersants
Is designed to minimize back-staining and blue pocketing
It aids in the bleaching stage in the removal of degrading indigo dye
and permits the sodium hypochlorite to penetrate more uniformly
Keeps the machines clean from dyestuffs

Ce llu la se pr odu ct s

Pre-buffered and fully formulated neutral enzyme powder for stone

BLUE J® EP 5 4 6 4 washing of denim garments

Nonionic
Is a neutral enzyme formulation that gives a high contrast “stone
wash” look on denim garments
Is a pre-buffered powder and buffers wash liquor between pH 6 and 7
Gives least backstaining and maximum abrasion at pH 6.5 to 7, the
optimum working pH range
Is most effective between 55°C to 60°C
Results in low backstaining
Works synergistically with stones to obtain a strong “stone wash”
effect
Gives good garment physicals
Has an excellent transport- and storage stability, so no separation
and moisture agglomerations in open drums

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Pre-buffered and fully formulated neutral enzyme powder, especially

BLUE J® EP 5 4 6 5 for low temperature stone washing of denim garments

Nonionic
Is an especially developed neutral enzyme formulation for “low
temperature” stonewashing
Is a pre-buffered powder and buffers wash liquor between pH 6 and 7
Gives least backstaining and maximum abrasion at pH 6.5 to 7, the
optimum working pH range
Is most effective between 35°C to 40°C
Results in low backstaining and high contrast
Works synergistically with stones to obtain a strong “stone wash”
effect
Gives good garment physicals
Has an excellent transport- and storage stability, so no separation
and moisture agglomerations in open drums
Cellulase enzyme for Bio-polishing
BLUE J® QUAN TUM BPE
Is a new cellulase enzyme designed specifically for bio-finishing of
cotton, cotton blends, rayon and rayon blends to produce excellent
de-pilling with softening with less physical strength loss
Provides the soft and clean handle demanded by today’s market, with
less physical strength loss
Superior softening and excellent de-pilling properties
Reduced colour loss
Reduced physical strength loss, compared to “classical cellulase”
Has a very broad temperature range—the product is 100% active
from 40–60°C
The softening effect is permanent and will hold through indefinite
home launderings, whereas traditional chemical softeners are only
durable to 3–5 HL
The enzyme action also significantly reduces the chances of pilling on
wear and washing
Concentrated liquid enzyme; special formulation to ensure rapid and
BLUE J® SPECTRUM CD N economical stonewashing
Can also be used for bio-finishing effects on cotton garments

Highly active enzymes, giving enhanced abrasion when compared to

standard “acid”or “neutral” enzymes
Flexible, can be used at a pH range of 4,5 to 6,5 to achieve different
looks and abrasion levels. Can be used with and without abrasives
Economical, cost effective
Less backstaining, cleaner garments.
Better than “neutral” or “acid” over entire pH range
Improved garments physicals, equal or better than “neutral”
Energy savings, enzymes are used at 41 – 46°C resulting in reduced
steam and hot water usage
Gives good results on Tencel
Reduced machine time, cycle time savings of over 33% when
compared to “neutral” cellulase

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Liquid formulation of an acid enzyme for bio-finishing of cotton and

BLUE J® SYN ERGASE 1 5 5 9 Lyocel garments

Is a Cellulase product, effective over a very broad pH range

Can be used between pH 4,5 and 6,5
Suitable for injection systems
Gives very good results on Lyocel
Used on cotton fabrics, or blends containing a high percentages of
cotton, to remove surface fibrils
Treated fabrics exhibit richer colour and improved softness. The
finish is durable to laundering and effectively minimises pill
formation

Bu ffe r

Buffer to control pH and improve stability at pH 5-5,5

BLUE J® ASSI ST
Is a high performance buffer system designed to work with
stonewashing compounds
Gives the cellulase enzymes used in stonewashing the optimal pH for
its effectiveness
Can also be used as buffer to correct pH values during enzymatic
desize applications

Soft e n e r

Economical liquid silicone softener

BLUE J® SATI N
Nonionic
Gives articles a very soft handle with good draping properties
Improves dimensional stability of articles
Low foaming

Ozon e - r e sist a n t soft e n e r

Specially developed softener for cotton denim

BLUE J® CON D I TI ON ER N P Prevents yellowing as a result of exposure to ozone

Cationic
Is a cationic fabric conditioner that gives denim fabric a very soft
handle
Is especially designed for ozone protection of indigo dyed garments
As well as giving softness, the product helps to retain the body of the
fabric
Its low viscosity allows easy handling
Has no interference with optical brighteners at pH 5,5 – 6
No yellowing after drying

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Liquid FWA with a neutral to blue cast

BLAN KOPH OR ® CO liqu id
Anionic
Particularly suitable for exhaust application due to its high affinity
Excellent wetfastness properties
Multi purpose product for use on garments
BLUE J® CON TROLLER
Nonionic
Is a concentrated alkali, built with polymeric dispersing agents
It provides a balanced pH to the denim, and controls the activity of
sodium hypochlorite during the bleaching process
Can also be used in conjunction with BLUE J® SCOUR LF to improve
detergency in wash formulas
Its benefits include maintaining an effective pH range during
stripping, scouring and bleaching, as well as being able to prevent
the redeposition of removed size or deteriorated dye particles
Specially formulated potassium permanganate-based product for
BLUE J® OCEAN M AGI C R special bleaching effects on garments

Used for finishes in denim such as French Frost, Ice wash, White
wash, Snow wash and Acid wash
Also used to achieve “worn” appearances on light weight garments
Can be used at different dosages and applications to obtain various
finishes
Odourless, liquid product to deactivate hypochlorite after bleaching
BLUE J® RED UCER denim garments

Is a reducing agent used to terminate the activity of sodium

hypochlorite in denim processing
Is designed to halt the process once that desired degree of colour
removal has been achieved
Is normally used in the second rinse after the bleaching step
Has no odour, which is a major advantage over standard antichlors
Liquid Neutraliser for use after bleaching of Garments
BLUE J® 9 0 7
Is a highly concentrated liquid reducing agent
Has been designed for the rapid removal of Potassium Permanganate
residues from processed garments

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Polyu r e t h a n e bin de r s

Soft aqueous polyurethane dispersion for finishing and coating of

ED OLAN ® LS textiles and non-wovens

Slightly anionic
Very soft
Suitable for mechanical foaming
High lightfastness
Suitable in finishing and coating
Handle modifier
Fixation at lower temperatures possible (from 110˚C)
Crosslink able with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance
Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for impregnation and coating of
ED OLAN ® SN textiles and non-wovens

Anionic
Aliphatic polyether based PU
Excellent hydrolysis- and washresistance
Very soft, non tacky polyurethane with little to no influence on the
handle of the fabric
Has affinity to many different substrates
Important base polymer for compounds for both technical and
apparel markets
Can also be used as a thermal reactive coating for lamination
Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for coating of textiles and non-
ED OLAN ® SE wovens

Anionic
Gives a very soft handle with a dry, non-sticky touch
Excellent hydrolysis resistant
High adhesion to synthetic fibres
Washing and dry cleaning resistant
Crosslinkable with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance
Generally compatible with all other products of the EDOLAN® range
Formaldehyde-free
Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for coating of textiles and non-
ED OLAN ® GS wovens

Anionic
Soft handle
High solids
High elasticity
Very good hydrolysis resistance
Suitable for mechanical foaming
High lightfastness
Good adhesion to PA and PES based substrates

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Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for coating of textiles and non-

ED OLAN ® UC wovens

Anionic
High elasticity
Gives a soft rubbery handle
Suitable for mechanical foaming
High lightfastness
Fixation at lower temperatures possible (from 110˚C)
Crosslink able with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance
Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for coating of textiles and non-
ED OLAN ® UH wovens

Anionic
High elasticity
Gives a soft rubbery handle
Suitable for mechanical foaming
High light fastness
Fixation at lower temperatures possible (from 110˚C)
Crosslinkable with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance
High solids
Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for coating of textiles and non-
ED OLAN ® H S wovens

Anionic
Soft handle
High elasticity
Free from organic solvents and emulsifiers
Suitable for mechanical foaming
High lightfastness
Fixation at lower temperatures possible (from 110˚C)
Crosslink able with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance
Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for coating of textiles and non-
ED OLAN ® LV wovens

Anionic
Outstanding hydrolysis resistance
Suitable for mechanical foaming
Fixation at lower temperatures possible (from 110˚C)
In combination with SYNTHAPPRET® BAP 01 applicable for felt free
finishing of wool and woolblends
Improves dimension stability and reduces pilling
Handle modifier

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Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for coating of textiles and non-

ED OLAN ® H F wovens

Anionic
High elasticity
Dry surface
Suitable for mechanical foaming
High lightfastness
Free from organic solvents and emulsifiers
Fixation at lower temperatures possible (from 110˚C)
Crosslink able with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance
Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for coating of textiles and non-
ED OLAN ® H C wovens

Anionic
High scratch resistance
Dry surface with good slip properties
High lightfastness
Very good hydrolysis resistance
Very good adhesion on certain PVC type
Crosslink able with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance
Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for coating of textiles and non-
ED OLAN ® H T wovens

Anionic
High scratch resistance
Dry surface with good slip properties
High light fastness
Very good hydrolysis resistance
Crosslinkable with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance
Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for impregnation and coating of
ED OLAN ® RU textiles and non-woven

Anionic
Extremely hard, rigid polyurethane dispersion without free isocyanate
groups
High scratch resistance and good slip properties
High light fastness
Very good hydrolysis resistance
Very good adhesion on certain PVC types
Unlimited dilution with water for pad application
Good flowing properties without film forming on the rollers of the
foulard
Very good plead stability without whitebreak
Crosslinkable with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance

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Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for impregnation and coating of

ED OLAN ® M R textiles and non-wovens

Anionic
Hard, rigid polyurethane dispersion without free isocyanate groups
High scratch resistance and good slip properties
Good fastness and very good hydrolysis resistance
Dry surface with good sliding properties
Unlimited dilution with water for pad application
Crosslinkable with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance

Acr yla t e bin de r s

Acrylic dispersion for technical textiles, non-wovens, textile coatings

ED OLAN ® AB etc.

Anionic
Acrylic with soft handle
Self-crosslinking
Very good wetfastness properties and washresistance
Miscible with all EDOLAN® binders
Basic binder for the production of customized compounds
Mechanically foamable
Acrylic dispersion for technical textiles, non-wovens, textile coatings
ED OLAN ® AH etc.

Anionic
Harsh handle
Glossy
Self-crosslinking
Very good wetfastness properties
Miscible / combinable with all EDOLAN® binders
Binder for the production of customized compounds
Stable to light and heat (no yellowing)
Acrylic dispersion for technical textiles, non-wovens, textile coatings
ED OLAN ® AM etc.

Anionic
Acrylic with medium-soft handle
Self-crosslinking
Very good wetfastness properties and wash – and dryclean resistant
Miscible with all EDOLAN® binders
Basic binder for the production of customized compounds
Mechanically foamable
Good stainresistance
FDA approved

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Com pou n ds

Aqueous compound for coating of textiles and non-wovens

ED OLAN ® EP 5 9 5 0
Anionic
Gives a very soft handle with a slight rubbery touch
Single product, only viscosity needs to be adjusted
Washing and dry cleaning resistant
Coating can be emerized to realise a soft velours or suede effect
Crosslinkable with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance
Aqueous compound for coating of textiles and non-wovens
ED OLAN ® SI + SI C
Anionic
Gives an excellent typical silicone handle, a soft and smooth surface
Pigmentable
Washing and dry cleaning resistant
Weather resistant and water-repellent
Aqueous compound for coating of textiles and non-wovens
ED OLAN ® W SF
Anionic
Compound to realize a so-called “wash-down”, “wash-off” or
“vintage” look
Adjustable to desired effect
Does not impair needle stiching properties
Aqueous compound for mechanical foam-coating on textiles and non-
ED OLAN ® EP 5 9 6 0 woven

Anionic
Gives a very soft handle with a dry, non-sticky touch
Easily mechanical foaming product for breathability in the finishing
High lightfastness
Excellent for black-out, resulting in very soft handle and nice drape
Washing resistant by dry-cleaning and domestic washing
Crosslinkable with melamine, isocyanate – or carbodiimide
crosslinkers for further improved performance
Ready to use
Aqueous compound for coating of textiles and non-wovens
ED OLAN ® EP 6 0 9 0
Anionic
Gives a very soft handle with a “waxy”, “grabby” touch
Single product, only viscosity needs to be adjusted
Washing and dry cleaning resistant
Crosslinkable with melamine- or isocyanate crosslinkers for further
improved performance
Aqueous compound for coating of textiles and non-wovens
ED OLAN ® SBF + SBFC
Anionic
Two component coating system with excellent release properties
Can be applied by coating as well as padding
FDA approved
Improves dimension stability
Developed for transporting belts for food articles

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Polyurethane thickener for aqueous dispersions for coating of textiles

ED OLAN ® XTP and non-wovens

Nonionic
Special thickening agent for coatings of the EDOLAN® range
Long flow
Not affected by water hardness and electrolytes, acids alkalis
Effective in all pH ranges
Aqueous crosslinking agent for aqueous coating systems
ED OLAN ® XCI
Anionic
Very effective crosslinker for coating binders of the EDOLAN® range
Substantial improvement of all properties of coatings
Improves the adhesion towards synthetic fibres
Limited potlife and storage stability once formulated in coatings
Low activation temperature of 120°C
Formaldehyde free
Special formaldehyde-free crosslinking agent for aqueous coatings
ED OLAN ® XCI B
Anionic
Very effective crosslinker for coating binders of the EDOLAN® range
Substantial improvement of all properties of coatings
Improves the adhesion towards synthetic fibres
Excellent potlife and storage stability when formulated in coatings
Needs a temperature of min. 150 °C to start reaction
Formaldehyde free
Crosslinking agent for aqueous coatings
ED OLAN ® XCI C
Ionicity not applicable
High elasticity
Very effective crosslinker for coatings with high content
Substantial improvements of all properties of coatings
Improves adhesion towards synthetic fibres and increases flex
resistance
Formaldehyde free
Modified silicone softener for use in aqueous coating systems
ED OLAN ® XFM
Cationic
Gives coatings a very full and rich handle
No impact on sewability properties
Macro-emulsion
Low foaming
Modified silicone softener for use in aqueous coating systems
ED OLAN ® XFS
Slightly cationic
Gives coatings a very soft and smooth handle
Reduces the friction coefficient of coatings
Improves sewability properties
Micro-emulsion
Low foaming

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Bin de r s

Binder for pigment printing systems

ACRAM I N ® ABC
Weakly anionic
Good binding capacity
Produces prints with a very soft handle
Prints with ACRAMIN® ABC showes usual wash and rub fastness
Binder film has usual fastness to dry cleaning
Problem-free application on all printing units
Good running properties
Binder for ACRAMlN® pigment printing
ACRAM I N ® ALC
Weakly anionic
Produces prints with a soft hand
Binder film has good fastness to light and ageing and good resistance
to dry cleaning
Prints have a good color yield
Binder for ACRAMIN® pad dyeing
ACRAM I N ® BPD
Nonionic
Binder film has good resistance to light and ageing
Crosslinked binder film has good wear properties and adhesion to
textile materials made of cellulosic fibres and blends of cellulosics and
synthetics
Good running properties during padding
Easy to clean used equipment
Brilliant and intensive colouring due to its excellent pigment carrying
properties
Budadiene-based dispersion binder for pigment printing
ACRAM I N ® BS- N
Weakly anionic
Good binding capacity
High mechanical stability
Binder film has good resistance to dry cleaning
Not recommended for white pigment prints
Butadiene-based dispersion binder for pigment printing
ACRAM I N ® D B
Weakly anionic
High binding capacity
Very soft hand
Good resistance to dry cleaning
Not recommended for white pigment prints
PU-based dispersion binder for pigment printing
ACRAM I N ® PUD 0 1
Anionic
Produces prints with high elasticity so particularly suitable for white
pigment prints on knitted goods
Allows low fixation temperatures
Acrylate-based dispersion binder for pigment printing
ACRAM I N ® SW
Weakly anionic
Produces a soft hand, so particularly suitable for prints on terry and
knitted goods
Good light stability and ageing resistance
Binder film has adequate stability to dry cleaning
Ensures good color yield
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Acrylate/butadiene-based dispersion binder for pigment printing

TAN ABON D KBS 0 1
High binding capacity
Good mechanical stability
Good resistance to dry cleaning
Not recommended for white pigment prints

Cr osslin k e r s

Formaldehyde-free crosslinking agent for pigment printing

ACRAFI X ® FF
Nonionic
Formaldehyde-free
Improves the wet rubfastness and washfastness of pigment prints
Print pastes have a good potlife
Pourable and pumpable
Crosslinking agent for low-formaldehyde pigment printing
ACRAFI X ® M F
Nonionic
Polyfunctional crosslinking agent that improves the wet rubfastness
and washfastness of pigment prints on cellulosics, synthetics and
their blends
Free formaldehyde content: less than 0.9%
Pourable and pumpable
Crosslinking agent for low-formaldehyde pigment printing
ACRAFI X ® M L Also suitable for nonwovens, technical textiles and coatings

Nonionic
Improves the wet rubfastness and washfastness of pigment prints
Free formaldehyde content: less than 0.4%
Far less formaldehyde on goods
Improves stability of print pastes, especially at elevated room
temperatures
Pourable and pumpable
Crosslinking agent for low-formaldehyde pigment printing
ACRAFI X ® M L 2 0 0 %
Nonionic
Improves the wet rubfastness and washfastness of pigment prints
Free formaldehyde content: 0.7%
Far less free formaldehyde on goods
Improves stability of print pastes, especially at elevated room
temperatures
Pourable and pumpable

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Pr in t in g con ce n t r a t e s

Partially neutralized, highly concentrated synthetic thickener for

ACRACON Z ® D V white-spirit-free and low-white-spirit pigment print pastes

Anionic
Rapid swelling in aqueous systems with an addition of ammonia
Pronounced surface printing ensures prints with optimum color yield,
brilliancy and levelness
Good running properties and washing off of print pastes form
screens
Reduced pollution of exhaust air
Synthetic thickener for the production of pigment print pastes
ACRACON C® FN
Anionic
Easy to handle, pourable and pumpable
Rapid swelling capacity in aqueous systems, even if stirred at low
speed
Good resistance to electrolytes and hard water
Sharp outlines on synthetic materials and blends
Good surface printing gives optimum colour yield, brilliancy and
levelness
Printing pastes have good running properties and are easy to wash
out of screens
Hardly alters the handle of prints
Highly concentrated, partially neutralized synthetic thickener for
ACRACON Z ® H C white-spirit-free and low-white-spirit pigment print pastes

Anionic
Rapid swelling in aqueous systems with an addition of ammonia
Sharp outlines on synthetic fabrics and blends
Pronounced surface printing ensures prints with optimum color yield,
brilliancy and levelness
Good running properties and washing-off of print pastes from screens
Reduced pollution of exhaust air
Highly concentrated, fully neutralized synthetic thickener for white-
ACRACON Z ® H CN spirit-free and low-white-spirit pigment print pastes
Also suitable for nonwovens, technical textiles and coatings

Anionic
Rapid swelling in aqueous systems
Pronounced surface printing ensures prints with optimum color yield,
brilliancy and levelness
Good running properties and washing-off of print pastes from screens
Reduced pollution of exhaust air
Highly concentrated, fully neutralized synthetic thickener for white-
TAN APRI N T ® ST 2 0 7 8 spirit-free and low-white-spirit pigment print pastes

Anionic
Low-viscosity, pourable and pumpable
Good resistance to electrolytes
Pronounced surface printing ensures prints with optimum color yield,
brilliancy and levelness
Good running properties and washing-off of print pastes from
screens

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Em u lsifie r s a n d r h e ology m odifie r s

Emulsifier and dispersing agent for textile printing

ACRAGEL® L
Nonionic
Emulsifier for the production of white-spirit-in-water emulsions,
especially with highly aromatic white spirit
Can be used in the ACRAMIN® pigment printing process and in
reactive printing with alginate thickeners
Good stability to acids, alkalis, salts and hard water
Emulsifier and dispersing agent for textile printing
Em u lsifie r VA 0 2 Also suitable for nonwovens, technical textiles and coatings

Nonionic
Acts as a thickener in emulsion printing with a high white-spirit
content, so white-spirit content can be reduced by approx. 20%.
Improves levelness and reduces sensitivity to crushing in white-spirit-
free and low-white-spirit pigment printing
Improves the running properties of both systems
Good stability to electrolytes, acids and alkalis
Emulsifier and dispersing agent for textile printing
Em ulsifie r W N
Ensures particularly good running properties in white-spirit-free and
low-white-spirit printing
Ensures easy cleaning of printing screens and blankets
Good stability to acids, alkalis, salts and hard water
Rheology modifier for textile printing
TAN APRI N T ® AFF
Anionic
For use in both pigment printing and reactive printing
Sharper outlines, improved levelness and higher color yield
Dispersing agent and rheology modifier for textile printing
Th ick e n e r A 0 2 Also suitable for nonwovens, technical textiles and coatings

Nonionic
Acts as a thickener in emulsion printing with a high white-spirit
content, so white-spirit content can be reduced by approx. 20%.
Improves levelness and reduces sensitivity to crushing in white-spirit-
free and low-white-spirit pigment printing
Improves the running properties of both systems
Good stability to electrolytes, acids and alkalis

Soft e n e r

Softener for pigment printing

ACRAMI N ® Softener MPG 0 1
Nonionic
Self-emulsifying in pigment print pastes
Low pollution of exhaust air
Gives prints a pleasantly soft, smooth and dry hand
Improves dry rubfastness of prints
Increases brilliancy and color yield, especially of white-spirit-free
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Antifoam based on a modified silicone for textile printing

N OFOM E C
Nonionic
Stable to hard water up to 20° German hardness
Stable in the acidic to slightly alkaline pH range
Very effective on all printing units
Silicone-based antifoam with good resistance to shear forces
N OFOM E 1 1 2 5
Nonionic
Wide application range
Effective at pH 2-12
Silicone-free antifoam and deaerating agent for use in pretreatment,
RESPUM I T ® N F 0 1 dyeing, printing and finishing

Nonionic
Effective at pH 2–14
Not temperature-dependent
Antifoam for textile printing pastes
RESPUM I T ® 3 3 0 0 Also suitable for nonwovens, technical textiles and coatings

Nonionic
High efficacy
Long-lasting effect

Ot h e r a u x ilia r ie s

Auxiliary to produce white-spirit-free and low-white-spirit pigment

ACRAFI X ® Com pou n d U print pastes

Nonionic
Combination of emulsifiers, softeners and crosslinking agents
Simplifies recipes, allowing more efficient formulation of print paste
with less scope for mistakes
Can be combined in any ratio with aqueous print paste formulations
Pourable and pumpable
Little contamination of exhaust air
Improves fastness properties
Optimum dye yield, brilliancy and levelness of prints
Auxiliary for pigment dyeing of textiles (garment dyeing)
ACRAM I N ® Pr e fix K
Cationic
Allows short dyeing times
Good bath exhaustion (up to 98%), so little pollution of waste water
High color yield
Improves the reproducibility of dyeings
Far less soiling of dyeing units

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Auxiliary for the production of water-in-oil emulsions

LEVALI N ® KF
Simple production of water-in-oil emulsions with and without alginate
Suitable as a thickening system for reactive printing because it
ensures: high penetration, sharp outlines and easy to wash off
Mainly suitable for the application of reactive dyes on pile fabrics and
terry goods
For carpet printing and space-dyeing of polyamide
TAN ALI D ® CD
Anionic
Higher color yield
Anti-frosting effect
Fixation accelerator for direct and discharge printing of polyester
TAN APRI N T ® ASU with disperse dyes

Nonionic
Sensitive to hard water
Improves the color yield and brilliancy of prints
Sharper outlines in discharge printing
Fixation accelerator for direct and discharge printing with basic dyes
TAN APRI N T ® PAC
Nonionic
Not sensitive to hard water
Gives brilliant prints with high color strength
Does not damage fibers
Does not impair lightfastness
Special auxiliary for resist application
TAN APRI N T ® RD C
Weakly cationic
Excellent reserving effect
Anti-frosting effect
Thickener with exceptional electrolyte and pH stability for special
TAN APRI N T ® SD P applications

Anionic
Shows high electrolyte resistance
Shows good resistance at low pH values
Achieves homogeneous pastes with an excellent rheological character
and spraying properties
Provides frosting free prints with good colour yield and excellent
definition
Meets the highest requirements concerning viscosity and flow
properties
No contamination on the substrate after washing/rinsing procedure
Synthetic thickener for printing polyester with disperse dyes
TAN APRI N T ® 7 0 2 3
Anionic
Sensitive to hard water
High color yield
Simple recipes can be used
Good washing-off properties
Solvent-free cleaning for printing blankets
TAN ASPERSE® PGT
Nonionic
Removes encrusted back-gray adhesives, thickeners and other
residues

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Spr a y pr in t in g of ca r pe t s / pr in t in g con ce n t r a t e s

Synthetic thickeners with high ionic resistance for spray dyeing and
TAN APRI N T ® ST 1 6 0 , printing of carpets with acid and metal-complex dyes
TAN APRI N T ® ST 1 6 0 CA,
The products are formulated to suit varying operating conditions
TAN APRI N T ® ST 1 6 0 con c.
Main properties of all products:
TAN APRI N T ® 2 0 0 0
- Sharp outlines
- No frosting
- No clogging of nozzles
- Easy to wash off
A highly concentrated polyacrylate thickener free of mineral oils for
TAN APRI N T ® ST 1 6 0 Xt r m e chromojet printing on carpets

Anionic
No mineral oils are present
Achieves homogeneous pastes with an excellent character and
spraying properties
Sharp outlines
Provides frosting free prints with good colour yield and excellent
definition
Meets the highest requirements concerning viscosity and flow
properties
Good washing-out properties on substrate and for cleaning Chromojet
machine
No clogging of nozzles

Spr a y pr in t in g on ca r pe t s / a u x ilia r ie s

Silicone-based antifoam with good resistance to shear forces

N OFOM E 1 1 2 5
Nonionic
Wide application range
Effective at pH 2-12
Controlled foam suppression during fixation in saturated steam
Special penetration and leveling auxiliary
TAN ASPERSE® CJ
Nonionic
Gives homogeneous pastes
Easy to wash off
Cleaning agent for Chromojet units
TAN ASPERSE® CT
Cleaning agent for Chromojet equipment
TAN ATERGE® RI N SE
Anionic
Special cleaning agent
Removes residues from dyes, thickener and other impurities
Safe to use: no attack on machine parts, tanks, tubes etc.

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Pr odu ct s for w a sh in g- off / a ft e r t r e a t m e n t of pr in t s

Chelating and aftersoaping agent for reactive dyeing and printing

BAYSOLEX ® 4 2 0 6 2
Anionic
Auxiliary to remove reactive dye hydrolysate
Prevents staining and spotting of unprinted sections of fabric
Prevents cross-staining of discharge prints on grounds dyed with
direct dyes during washing-off
Effective in continuous washing-off processes, even at under 95 °C
Auxiliaries to improve the wetfastness of polyamide printed with acid
MESI TOL® NBS/ NBS liquid 0 1 and 1:2 metal-complex dyes

Anionic
Low-foaming
No reduction in lightfastness
Do not contain ammonium nitrogen or ammonium that could release
nitrogen, i.e. do not increase eutrophication of water
Special dispersing agent with high alkaline buffering capacity for
PLEX EN E SP washing-off polyamide and polyamide/elastan articles

Can be combined with anionic, cationic and nonionic products

Prevents staining of white grounds and enhances washfastness
through optimum soaping
Formaldehyde-free aftertreatment agent for reactive prints on
TAN AFI X ® SRC cellulosics and silk

Cationic
Low-foaming
Stable at pH 3-11
Improves the wetfastness of reactive prints
Post treatment agent for prints on acrylics
TAN ATERGE® A
Cationic
Stable to hard water
Rapid swelling of print paste thickeners
Prevents unfixed dye staining the print grounds
Low foaming post treatment agent for prints on wool, silk and
TAN ATERGE® AP polyamide

Cationic
Very good removal of unfixed dyes and thickeners
Excellent reserving of print grounds
Low-foaming
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
To achieve brilliant shades with high fastness
Universal low foaming dispersing agent and fastness improver for
TAN ATERGE® D RC the continuous and discontinuous aftertreatment of disperse prints
on polyester

Nonionic
Low-foaming
Prevents unfixed dye staining white grounds

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Mineral-based auxiliary for the post-scouring of reactive dyes on

TAN ATERGE® M - RE cellulosic fibres

Is based upon selected minerals

Provides excellent removal of hydrolysed reactive dyestuffs with
optimum colour fastness
Is suitable for jet and overflow machines
Is suitable for most circulation machines (yarn)
Can be applied for the post-scouring of reactive printed goods
Has very low chemical oxygen demand (COD)
Is environmentally friendly
Post treatment agent for prints on wool, silk and polyamide
TAN ATERGE® PA- L
Cationic
Removes unfixed dyes and thickeners
Excellent reserving of print grounds
Brilliant shades with high fastness
Suitable for continuous and discontinuous processes
Low-foaming so it can be used on machine systems with high liquor
circulation
Detergent for washing off reactive prints on cellulosics
TAN ATERGE® RE
Anionic
Stable at pH 3-12
Good capacity to remove hydrolysate
Low foaming post treatment agent for polyamide printed with acid,
TAN ATERGE® SW - LF 1:2 metal-complex dyes and reactive dyes

Cationic
Stable to hard water up to 30° German hardness
Low-foaming
Prevents unfixed dye staining white grounds
Biodegradable reducing agent for washing off disperse prints on
TAN ED E® RC polyester and acetate

Good storage stability

Odourless

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TAN ATEX u se s t h e follow in g t r a de m a r k s for t h e t e x t ile in du st r ie

Re gist e r e d t r a de m a r k s:

ACRACONZ® MERSE®
ACRAFIX® MESITOL®
ACRAMIN® MIGRASSIST®
ASTRAGAL® PERLIT®
AVOLAN® PERSOFTAL®
BAYGARD® REACTOSIL®
BAYLAN® RESPUMIT®
BAYLASE® STATEXAN®
BAYPRET® SUSTILAN®
BAYREDUCT® SYNTHAPPRET®
BAYPROTECT® SYNTHARESIN®
BAYSCENT® TANACID®
BAYSOLEX® TANADEL®
BAYSTABIL® TANADYE®
BLANKOPHOR® TANALEV®
BLUE J® TANALID®
CELLOLUBE® TANALUBE®
DIADAVIN® TANAPAL®
DS 14® TANAPRINT®
EDOLAN® TANASPERSE®
ERKANTOL® TANATERGE®
EULAN® TANAVOL®
LEGEGAL® TANEDE®
LEVALIN® TANNEX SPECIAL®
LEVAPON® TANNEX®
LEVOGEN® TANUVAL®
LUBIT® TASTEX®

N ot e on t r a de m a r k s
The list above is a mix of TANATEX owned tradename and (exclusive) licenced tradenames.

General note on product designations

Under statutory regulations on occupational safety, environmental protection and transportation, all changes to the composition of
products must be indicated. Changes are indicated by adding numbers to the product designation, e.g. 01, 02, etc. They do not alter
the technical properties of the product.

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Telephone: +31 318 67 90 11

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E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.tanatexchemicals.com

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