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Texnology® R26 Alkali Substitute (for Dyeing)

Replaces soda ash in the fixation step of reactive dyeing.

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Characteristics

Physical appearance:

Light yellow or white powder

Ionic Nature:

PH:

13.0–14.0 (1% aqueous solution)

Miscibility:

Easily soluble in water

Chemical Composition:

Organic alkali blend

Application Methods

Process curve:
Add auxiliaries (1/10, 3/10, 6/10) at 5‑minute intervals → run at 60°C for 30 minutes → add Glauber’s salt in portions (1/10, 2/10, 3/10, 4/10) at 10‑minute intervals → hold for 30–90 minutes.
Heating rate: 1°C/min from room temperature to 60°C.

Recommended dosage of Texnology® R26

Dye concentrationType A yarns (cotton, linen, A/C, cotton/nylon)Type B yarns (100% rayon, SP rayon, RY/CTN, RY/Ny)Holding time
0.0–0.1%Glauber’s salt 22 g/L / R26 0.5 g/LGlauber’s salt 11 g/L / R26 0.3 g/L45 min
0.1–0.3%Glauber’s salt 33 g/L / R26 1.0 g/LGlauber’s salt 22 g/L / R26 0.6 g/L45 min
0.3–0.5%Glauber’s salt 44 g/L / R26 1.2 g/LGlauber’s salt 33 g/L / R26 0.8 g/L45 min
0.5–1.5%Glauber’s salt 55 g/L / R26 1.4 g/LGlauber’s salt 44 g/L / R26 1.0 g/L60 min
1.5–2.5%Glauber’s salt 66 g/L / R26 1.6 g/LGlauber’s salt 55 g/L / R26 1.2 g/L60 min
2.5–4.0%Glauber’s salt 77 g/L / R26 1.8 g/LGlauber’s salt 66 g/L / R26 1.4 g/L60 min
4.0–6.0%Glauber’s salt 88 g/L / R26 2.0 g/LGlauber’s salt 77 g/L / R26 1.6 g/L90 min
6.0%+Glauber’s salt 110 g/L / R26 2.5 g/LGlauber’s salt 88 g/L / R26 1.8 g/L90 min

Notes:

  1. Dilute Texnology® R26 to 10% before adding it to the bath.

  2. The process curve and dosage table are for reference only. Adjust them based on actual conditions.

  3. Due to the low dosage, weigh the product accurately.

  4. We recommend increasing the Glauber’s salt dosage by 10% when using this product. Also, extend the holding time by 10 minutes for best results, as this product has buffering properties.

  5. For safety: if the product comes into contact with eyes or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Product Details

  1. This product is a buffer alkali blend. It gives a higher safety margin than soda ash in reactive dyeing. It helps prevent unlevel dyeing. Its dosage is only one‑tenth of the soda ash used in conventional processes.

  2. The low dosage reduces labor intensity in the dyehouse. It improves work efficiency.

  3. It has excellent washability. This speeds up post‑treatment and lowers wastewater treatment costs.

  4. Texnology® R26 prevents shade bars and stripes on knitted fabrics during fixation. It also helps reduce inner/outer shade differences in package‑dyed yarns.

  5. This organic buffer alkali gives a gradual pH rise as you add it. It prevents dye from exhausting too quickly at the start. This greatly improves levelness.

  6. As an organic compound, it reduces dye hydrolysis. This improves dye utilization. Combined with its easy washability, it gives dyed goods good fastness to wet treatment. The fabric surface shows almost no floating color. It is a superior alternative to soda ash.

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