Textile Effects

Technical Data Sheet

MIRALAN® Q wool care product

DYEING AUXILIARIES

USES
Dyeing of wool and its blends at all stages of processing at low temperatures, at the boil and at high
temperatures on all current equipment. Permanent setting of the wool is drastically reduced,
especially at the boil. The mechanical properties of the wool are improved, facilitating further
processing and thus enhancing quality.
Dyeing all protein fibers under critical conditions, e.g. treatments in short liquors, or in winches and
jets highly charged with goods that tend to crease or lose dimensional stability.

Characteristics Benefits

• Wide range of effects in terms of • Simple application, dependability of results, thus

wool setting and felting and gliding 100% reproducibility, and easy further processing
properties. of the wool through improved mechanical
properties. Improved running properties in
equipment.

• Reduces permanent setting (anti- • Improved further processing during carding and
setting effect) during dyeing of wool spinning. Increased mechanical stability (tensile
as loose stock and slubbing. strength) of the yarn, allowing easier weaving
and knitting. More “open” goods permit more
rapid drying. Better handle.

• Reduces permanent setting during • Improved stability of the yarn on cheeses,

dyeing of wool as yarn. resulting in less flattening on crossover points of
the thread and a more attractive appearance.
Increased bulk of knitting yarn. Improved yarn
elasticity, giving better weaving and knitting
properties. Better handle.
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Characteristics Benefits

• Reduces permanent setting during • Prevents setting of running marks and creases.
dyeing of wool as piecegoods. Increased mechanical stability (tensile strength
and abrasion resistance). Better handle. Better
dimensional stability on moisture uptake (hygral
expansion).

• Prevents felting of wool at all • Easier further processing and a more even
stages of wet processing. appearance at all stages of processing.

• No impairment of liquor stability. • Improved dependability in processing. No dye

agglomeration or unlevelness.

• No retarding effect. • Optimum yield and high reproducibility of the

dyeings.

• Low foaming. • No foam problems on jets, thus improved goods

throughput.

• Fresh odour. • Pleasant to use.

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PROPERTIES

Chemical constitution Aqueous preparation of an acrylate polymer

Ionic character Slightly anionic

Physical form Slightly brownish, medium-viscosity liquid

pH of 5% solution: 7

Specific gravity at 20°C 1.1

General stability Highly stable tin hard water and to acids, alkali and
electrolytes in the usual amounts. Can be used together with
anionic and nonionic substances.

Storage stability Stable at 20°C in closed containers for at least 1 year; not
affected by freezing (-4°C) or heat (60°C).

Ecology/toxicology The usual hygiene and safety rules for handling chemicals
should be observed in storage, handling and use. The
product must not be swallowed.

For further information, please see the Safety Data

Sheet.

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APPLICATIONS

MIRALAN Q wool care product can be used in all wet processing operations. For the best effects
(anti-felting, anti-setting and lubricating), MIRALAN Q wool care product should be added to the
bath after the penetration accelerant and before the goods.

Dissolving / diluting
MIRALAN Q wool care product is diluted by pouring on cold or warm water while stirring gently and
then added to the treatment bath. Stock solutions are stable for prolonged periods.

Required amount
The required amount depends on the desired effect, the sensitivity of the wool material, the type of
equipment and/or the treatment parameters (pH, temperature, time, liquor ratio).
The following recommendation is intended as a guideline for reducing wool felting and/or improving
running properties of the goods:

1–2 g/l MIRALAN® Q

This amount can also be used to achieve an anti-setting effect if the pH is highly acid (up to 4.0). At
pH 4.0–7.0, a peroxide addition is recommended to increase the anti-setting effect*.

0.5–1.0 g/l MIRALAN® Q

0.5–1.0 g/l Peroxide 35%

*) As specific dyes (especially certain chroming and 1:1 metal complex dyes) are sensitive to peroxide, preliminary trials are
recommended.

NOTES

MIRALAN Q wool care product is suitable for all wet processing operations of 100% wool or wool
rich blends.
Applied during wool milling, MIRALAN Q wool care product promotes a more consistent and even
appearance.

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