LIQUID STARCH – 25% CONCENTRATION
A free flowing liquid starch based on a vinyl acetate homopolymer emulsion
designed for use in the textile industry.
Features include:
Used to confer stiff handling and edge stiffening.
Used for elasticated fabric finishing.
Stable to dilution for application in padding mangles.
Easily pourable.
Effective in all water conditions.
All surfactants used are biodegradable and phosphate free.
PROPERTIES: SPECIFICATION:
Appearance @ 20oC Milky white liquid
pH (neat) 5/6 +/- 0.5
Specific Gravity @ 20oC 1.044
Odour Characteristic
Flammability Non-flammable
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Apply between the range of 0.5ml- 50ml per kg of fabric (i.e. 1:2000-1:20)
depending on the handle and properties required.
Generally used around 5-10ml per kg of fabric for standard washing (i.e.
1:200-1:100).
For gumming of selvedges, make a solution at a concentration 1:2 and apply
by a suitable method.
STORAGE:
Store in original container and protect from extremes of temperature. Do not
store in direct sunlight nor allow the product to freeze. Shelf life (in unopened
original container) is a minimum of 18 months.
SAFETY ADVICE:
Under the new GHS Standard this product is not classified. Please refer to section
2.2 of the Safety Data Sheet for more information.
