Cripol ECM-9

Clients are eased with the availability of the Cripol ECM-9 which is a special printing thickener. The Cripol ECM-9 is in demand for it has high color yield, good levelness, good penetration and easily washable and soft handle. Cripol ECM-9 has improved theology it gives higher production without any faulty prints when the pH of the printing paste adjusted to 5.0 - 5.5 with a non volatile organic acid. Cripol ECM-9 is extensively used for printing on Polyester where fixation of disperse dyes is done by high temperature steaming method.

Specification :

• Chemical constitution : Modified Polysaccharides
• Physical appearance : Buff to Creamish dust free powder
• Ionic nature : Anionic
• pH value : 9.5 â�� 10.5
• Viscosity* 8% conc. : 22,000 â�� 26,000 cps

(*Viscosity measured by using Brookfield DV-E viscometer spindle no.6 @ 20 rpm at 25^oC)
Stability :

• Cripol ECM-9 in powder form is stable for reasonably long period if stored in cool and dry place
• Storage beyond six month may gradually reduce viscosity of the product.

Solubility :

• Cold water soluble and it is hydrated fast due to the finess of the powder

Apt For Dyestuff :

• Disperse dyes

Suitable Fabric to Print :

• Polyester : Direct and discharge style (For High temperature Fixation)

Appropriate Printing Machine :

• Rotary and Flatbed screen printing machine, Rotary screen Printing and Hand screen printing tables.

Method Of Preparation :

• The stock paste of CRIPOL ECM-9 is prepared easily by dissolving 8% powder in cold water uniformly by stirring about 30 minutes
• Leave the stock thickening as such for minimum 4 hour
• Stir the stock paste well before use. All the required auxiliaries to be added after complete swelling time.