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Wetting Agent

Wetting agents lower the surface tension of water, facilitating the thorough penetration of liquids into fibers. This ability ensures that subsequent treatments, such as bleaching or dyeing, are more effective. Wetting agents are incorporated into textile processing to improve the efficacy of the entire pre-treatment phase. Our wetting agents include:

CatalogProduct NamepHNote
DYE-AUX-0080Alkali Resistant Wetting Agent A--
  • Anionic/Non-ionic.
  • Used for processes requiring high alkali resistance in penetrants. This product is blended to improve alkali resistance. As a high-concentration raw material monomer, it exhibits excellent stability in alkali solutions ranging from 0-150g/L NaOH. It also possesses good penetrability.
  • Dosage: 0.5-5.0g/L
DYE-AUX-0081Alkali Resistant Wetting Agent B6.0-8.0
  • Anionic/Non-ionic.
  • Suitable for cold pad/alkali processes and boiling-off of cotton and linen woven fabrics.
  • Exhibits excellent stability and penetration in an alkali bath with 0-200 g/L sodium hydroxide. Outstanding high-temperature resistance (220℃) enhances the hydrophilicity of polyester base cloth after raising.
  • Dosage: Dipping 1.0-5.0 g/L.
DYE-AUX-0082Alkali Resistant Wetting Agent C7.0-9.0
  • Anionic/Non-ionic.
  • For the cold pad-batch desizing, boiling-off, and mercerizing processes of cotton woven fabrics under high alkaline conditions.
  • Exhibits excellent stability and penetration in alkaline baths containing up to 240 g/L sodium hydroxide.
  • Dosage: 1.0-5.0 g/L.
DYE-AUX-0083Fast Wetting Agent5.0-7.0
  • Anionic/Non-ionic.
  • Suitable for a variety of dyeing and finishing processes.
  • Excellent rapid penetration performance.
  • Superior high-temperature resistance (220℃), can enhance the hydrophilicity of polyester leather base fabric after napping treatment.
  • Dosage: Dipping 0.5-2.0g/L; Padding 2.0-6.0g/L.
DYE-AUX-0084Low-foam Wetting Agent3.0-5.0
  • Anionic/Non-ionic.
  • Suitable for various dyeing and finishing processes. Possessing excellent permeability and low foaming characteristics.
  • It can enhance the penetration of printing pastes.
  • Recommended dosage: Printing 0.5-1.0%; Others 1.0-5.0g/L
DYE-AUX-0085Nonionic Wetting Agent6.0-8.0
  • Non-ionic.
  • Suitable for various dyeing and finishing processes, enhancing dye and auxiliary agent penetration, and increasing liquor pickup. Excellent compatibility.
  • Dosage: Dipping 1.0 - 5.0 g/L; Padding 0.5 - 2.0 g/L.
DYE-AUX-0086Alkali-reducing Penetrant7.5-9.5
  • Anionic.
  • Used in the mercerizing process of cotton fabrics and continuous caustic reduction process of polyester fabrics.
  • Exhibits excellent stability and permeability in strong alkaline baths containing 250-280g/L sodium hydroxide.
  • Dosage: Dipping 1.0-3.0g/L.

Benefits of Using Wetting Agents

  • Enhanced Penetration and Surface Wetting: One of the primary benefits of wetting agents is their ability to significantly reduce the surface tension of water. This reduction facilitates the improved wetting of textile fibers, ensuring more uniform and rapid penetration of water-based treatments.
  • Improved Dye Uptake and Consistency: Wetting agents enhance the dyeing process by ensuring even distribution of dye molecules across the fabric. By improving the wetting of the fibers, these agents enable dyes to more effectively penetrate and bond with the material.
  • Increased Efficiency in Chemical Processing: Wetting agents are highly effective in speeding up chemical processes by promoting faster and more comprehensive interaction between fibers and treatment solutions.

Alfa Chemistry's wetting agents are meticulously formulated to offer superior performance, compatibility, and eco-friendliness. Whether for scouring, bleaching, or dyeing, our products provide the reliability and efficiency required for high-quality textile processing. Explore our range of wetting agents to discover solutions tailored to your specific needs.

It is important to note that our products are for research use only and are not for clinical use.

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