Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder

Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder

Universally applicable fluorescent brightener for cellulosic fibres and particularly suitable for application on the padding machine in the continuous bleaching process and finishing liquors

Leucophor BMB 2000 is a fluorescent brightener for cellulosic fibres and their blends with synthetic fibres. Leucophor BMB 2000 produces brilliant whitening effects with a blue shade and good light and wet fastness properties. Leucophor BMB 2000 is distinguished by its low substantivity, good stability to peroxide and compatibility with the products used in finishing white goods. It is therefore particularly suitable for brightening woven and knitted goods by the padding process, for application in the continuous bleach, in filling and handle finishes, as well as in resin finishes with metal salt catalysts. Leucophor BMB 2000 possesses an excellent levelling power which also facilitates brightening by the exhaust process and in the peroxide bleach on machines where work is carried out with a short liquor ratio.

1. Properties:
BMB 2000 Appearance Chemical character Storage stability Solubility : : : : Pale yellow powder Anionic stilbene derivative Practically unlimited In water at: 20C 150 g/l 50C 200 g/l 100C 300 g/l Working solutions should be protected against light.

Effect of light

Stability in the liquor to: hard water alkalis acids metal salt catalysts hydrogen peroxide hydrosulfite hypochlorite sodium chloride : : : : : : : : Very good Good Good, down to pH 5 in acid catalyzed synthetic resin liquors Good Very good Good Unstable Unstable

Compatibility of Leucophor BMB 2000 with finishing chemicals: Very good compatibility : with the usual synthetic resin precondensates and catalysts in the range above pH 5. with filling agents on the basis of starch and synthetic polymers. with anion-active and nonionic wetting agents. with anion-active and nonionic softening agents. with cation-active softening agents (suitability should be determined in preliminary tests. if nitrate catalysts are applied, the goods must be washed in order to obtain optimum light fastness ratings.

Limited compatibility

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Fastness properties:
Xenon lamp1) Washing 4, 95C ISO Hypochlorite bleaching, severe ISO Rating 3-4 Rating 4 Rating 4-5

1) No internationally accepted test method for the light fastness of fluorescent brighteners exists as yet. The method we use is largely in agreement with SVN Standard 195809: Determination of the light fastness of dyeings and prints in artificial (xenon) light, but we assess the fastness by visual examination. Experience has shown that this is a relatively stringent evaluation, but the fastness ratings obtained are not directly comparable with those based on other scales of assessment.

3.

Scope of application
On neutral and regenerated cellulose fibres, Leucophor BMB 2000 produces brilliant whitening effects with a distinctly bluish shade.

3.1

Padding process: Due to its low substantivity and good compatibility with the products usually used in finishing white goods, Leucophor BMB 2000 is perfectly suitable for brightening cellulosic fibres by the padding process and for application in handle and filling finishes as well as the usual synthetic resin finishing liquors with metal salt catalysts. Even in finishing liquors with a high content of catalysts, Leucophor BMB 2000 causes no difficulties with regard to ending and tailing.

3.2

Continuous bleaching process: Due to its good stability in peroxide bleaching liquors, Leucophor BMB 2000 is particularly suitable for application in the continuous peroxide bleach according to the - cold pad batch process - pad roll process - pad steam process

3.3.

Exhaust process: Leucophor BMB 2000 is applied in the exhaust process and in the peroxide bleach particularly where fluorescent brighteners with a higher affinity cause levelling difficulties. Leucophr BMB 2000 is especially suitable for brightening on machines in short liquor ratios (package and beam dyeing machine, jigger). Hard water and the addition of salt greatly increase the build up of Leucophor BMB 2000.

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4.1

Application
Dissolving: Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder pour on 10 times the amount of hot water and dissolve by stirring

Amount for application in the padding process (pick up approx. 80%) fluorescent brightening only 1-3 g/l Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder in handle and filling finishes 1-4 g/l Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder in finishing liquors for resin finishing 1-4 g/l Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder

Amounts for application in the exhaust process without an addition of salt 0.2-0.8 % Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder with an addition of salt 0.2-0.4 % Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder 2.0-5.0 g/l Glaubers salt peroxide bleach 0.2-0.8 % Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder 2.0-5.0 g/l Glaubers salt*) if stabilished with water glass and magnesium chloride the addition of salt can be omitted.

*)

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5.1

Guideline recipe
Padding process: handle finish 10-20 g/l 10-20 g/l 1-4 g/l

Ratifix PK Liquid Ceranine WN Liquid Leucophor BMB 2000

pad (pick up 80%) dry at 120C

wash and wear finish on cotton 100-140 g/l Finish KVS Liquid 10-30 g/l Ratifix PK Liquid 10-20 g/l Ceranine WN Liquid 1 g/l Hostapal NI Liquid 1-4 g/l Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder pad (pick up 80%) dry at 120C thermoset 1 min at 180C

5.2

Continuous peroxide bleach: (pad roll, J box) 0.5-2 10-20 2-5 10-15 1-5

ml/l ml/l g/l ml/l g/l

Hostapal-MRZ Liquid Stabilizer CWP Liquid Caustic soda (solid) Hydrogen peroxide 35% Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder

pad (pick up 80-100%) store for 60-90 min at 90C

5.3

Exhaust process exhaust process with an addition of salt 0.2-0.4 % Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder 2-5 g/l Glaubers salt treat for 30-40 min at 60-90C If levelling difficulties occur, add the salt 10-15 min before the end of the treatment. Peroxide bleach (jigger) 1 g/l Hostapal DTC Paste 0.2 g/l Magnesium chloride 3 ml/l Water glass 38Be/71.5Tw 5 ml/l Caustic soda 36Be/66.5Tw 5-8 ml/l Hydrogen peroxide 35% 0.2-0.6 % Leucophor BMB 2000 Powder bleach for 60-90 min at 80-90C

Many of their dyestuffs, pigments and chemicals are patented by Clariant Ltd or its affiliates in numerous industrial countries. Trademark registered by Clariant Ltd or Clariant GmbH in numerous countries. * Trademark licensed to Clariant Ltd in numerous countries. + Manufacturer's registered trade mark The signs , * and + appear only at the first mention of the product. The information and recommendations presented here were compiled with the utmost care, but cannot be extended to cover every possible case. They are intended to serve as non-binding guidelines and must be adapted to the prevailing conditions.