Classification of Dyeing Auxiliaries: Explained Co
by : Rahul Sharma
Dyeing Auxiliaries:
Dyeing Auxiliaries mean a chemical or formulated chemical product which enables a processing operation in preparation, dyeing, printing or finishing to be carried out more effectively, or which is essential if a given effect is to be obtained. Main functions of dyeing auxiliaries to prepare the substrate for coloration, to stabilize the application medium, to increase the fastness properties of dyeing, to modify the substrates etc. In this article I will give a list of dyeing auxiliaries and explain some important auxiliaries function in dyeing.
Classification of Dyeing Auxiliaries According to Function:
- Sequestering agent
- Lubricants / Anticreasant.
- Pretreatment Chemicals
- Peroxide killer
- Levelling Agent.
- Sewuestering, Dispersing and Levelling Agent for Reactive dyeing.
- Antifoam.
- Salt/Electrolyte
- Carrier
- pH Control and buffer system.
- Desizing agent
- Scouring agent
- Bleaching agent
- Dispersing agent
- Anti-pilling agent
- Antifoaming agent
- Yarn Lubricant
- Mercerising agent
- Dyefixing agent
- Optical Brightener.
- Soaping Agent / Washing off Agent.
- Softening agent
