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TUBIFAST AS 5087 FF
SOFT, FORMALDEHYDE-FREE, CONCENTRATED
Fast. Faster!
FORMALDEHYDE-FREE
We take care The fastness level significantly increases with higher
amounts of binder. High quality textiles need to have
Sustainably printed textiles maintain their bright and a soft handle. Therefore, high amounts of binder can
brilliant colours also after several washings. Main be used only when the binder is soft. With a Tg
requirement for sustainability, i.e. long life cycle, is a (Glass transition) of minus 14 °C, TUBIFAST AS
high fastness level. No need to use crosslinking 5087 FF belongs to the group of "soft binders". The
mechanisms with a toxicological classification when required amount of binder for a good fastness level
printing with pigments. ZERO formaldehyde and good depends on the applied amount of pigment dyestuff.
fastnesses stand for sustainable pigment printing. For light shades 80 g/kg TUBIFAST AS 5087 FF are
needed for optimal fastnesses.
For dark colours or poor fabric quality, the binder
concentration can increase to >200 g/kg. Even with
High product concentration such high amounts of binder, prints with TUBIFAST
AS 5087 FF impart a soft handle.
TUBIFAST AS 5087 FF is a sustainable product with
50 % active content because no water needs to be
transported. Less transportation weight leads to a
remarkable reduction of fuel consumption.
The application amount of binder in the print paste is Maximum pigment concentration
proportional to the binder concentration.
The pigment quantity is decisive for the fastness level
g/kg Binder (38 %) x 0.76 = g/kg TUBIFAST AS 5087 FF
of a pigment print. Every pigment has its own colour
structure curve. Information can be taken from the
shade card. Pigment saturation may not be exceeded.
Not only the reduced fuel consumption during
transportation make concentrated binders economical, Maximum pigment
but also handling, packaging and warehouse costs concentration
are much lower. In comparing the cost parity, the price 16
of the diluted binder has to be divided through the
factor 0.76. 12
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K/S
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