Sylic® Soda Substitute CY-518: The Ultimate Alkali Replacement for Enhanced Reactive Dyeing on Cotton
Revolutionize your reactive dyeing process with Sylic® Soda Substitute CY-518, ensuring unparalleled color fixation and efficiency for cotton textiles.
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Sylic® Soda Substitute CY-518
Sylic® Soda Substitute CY-518 is a cutting-edge textile auxiliary designed to significantly improve the reactive dyeing process. It serves as a powerful substitute for traditional alkaline agents like caustic alkali, soda ash, and trisodium phosphate, offering a more controlled and efficient dyeing environment. Its unique buffer active base complex ensures a stable pH, crucial for achieving consistent and vibrant shades, especially on cotton fabrics.
- Experience precise pH control in dye baths with Sylic® Soda Substitute CY-518, ensuring optimal conditions for reactive dye fixation.
- Achieve uniform reactive dyeing solution and continuous color application, reducing common issues like staining and unevenness.
- Benefit from a significantly reduced dosage requirement, often needing only 1/8 to 1/10 the amount compared to traditional soda ash.
- Simplify post-dyeing cleanup as the residual alkali is remarkably easy to wash off, saving both time and water.
Key Advantages of Sylic® Soda Substitute CY-518
Enhanced Dyeing Consistency
With its superior ability to provide pH control in dye baths, Sylic® Soda Substitute CY-518 ensures a more uniform and continuous dyeing process, minimizing inconsistencies and reworks.
Cost-Effective & Efficient
This alkali replacement in reactive dyeing offers a small dosage requirement, dramatically cutting down on material costs and making the overall process more economical.
Improved Washability & Quality
The product ensures that residual alkali is easy to wash off, reducing the number of rinsing steps and preventing staining problems often associated with high bath viscosity, contributing to a higher quality finish for cotton dyeing.
Key Applications
Reactive Dye Fixation
Primarily used as an essential fixing agent for reactive dyes on cotton, ensuring durable and vibrant colorfastness.
Alkali Replacement
An effective alkali replacement in reactive dyeing, substituting caustic soda, soda ash, and trisodium phosphate for a safer and more efficient process.
pH Control in Dyeing
Critical for maintaining optimal pH levels during the dyeing process, which is vital for uniform reactive dyeing solution, especially with sensitive shades.
Low-Bath Dyeing
Highly suitable for specialized applications such as low bath dyeing auxiliary cotton, including cheese yarn, ensuring consistent results in reduced liquor ratios.