LNCI Technical Information

ALTRANOL-NOVI

Description:
Mineral based, multi-purpose, auxiliary for all discontinuous processes e.g. peroxide
bleaching, pre-scouring elastane blends.

Properties:
Appearance : Creamish emulsion
pH : 8.5 ± 1
Ionic nature : Anionic
Compatibility : Compatible with anionic and nonionic products.
Not compatible with cationic products and
polymer lubricants, eg. Based upon polyacrylamide

Features:
 Suitable for all cellulosic fibers and blends of cellulosics and synthetic fibers
 Suitable for all kinds of machines e.g. Jets, Winches, Jigs and Package machines
 Multi purpose auxiliary showing excellent scouring and bleaching effects
 Special washing mechanism resulting in good (silicone) oil elimination and good
rewetting effect
 Very high degree of whiteness, especially in combination with Optical Brightening
agents
 Very good DP values
 Good wetting effect in greige and rewetting effect after white for dyeing preparation
 Positive effects on machine cleaning
 Extremely low-foaming and APEO free
 GOTS and OÖ kotex 100 standard approved
 Meets RSL’s (Restricted Substances Lists) of most international brands/retailers
 Automatically doseable on most dosing installations

Application:

Bleaching
Altranol-NOVI is a dose-able multi purpose auxiliary, based on natural minerals, extremely
suitable for the bleaching of cotton knits on overflow, jets, winches and package machine,
even for HT conditions.

The special formulation provides a good hydrophility after bleaching white for dyeing.
ALTRANOL-NOVI is synonymous for the New mineral formulation meeting all kinds of
Ecological requirements e.g. GOTS, OÖ kotex 100 standard etc.

Recipe proposals

Bleaching before dyeing

- First wet out the greige goods with:

0.8 – 1.5 ml/l ALTRANOL-NOVI
- After about 5 – 10 min. add:
1.5 – 3.0 g/l caustic soda (100%)
2.0 – 5.0 ml/l hydrogen peroxide (35 %)
- Heat to 95 – 110 °C.
- Bleach for 20 – 30 min. at 95 °C.
- Treat with peroxide killer (Neutrox-ALN)
- Rinse
- Proceed with reactive dyeing

Bleaching for full white

- First wet out the greige goods with:

1.0 – 2.0 ml/l ALTRANOL-NOVI
- After about 5 - 10 min. add:
2.0 – 3.5 g/l caustic soda (100%)
6.0 – 10 ml/l hydrogen peroxide (35 %)
x % BLANKOPHOR
- Heat to 95 – 110 °C.
- Bleach for 30 – 60 min.
- Rinse hot and cold, possibly neutralize, soften if necessary.
Especially for the application of Optical Brighteners levels up to 3,0 ml/l ALTRANOL-NOVI will
further improve the final degree of whiteness.

Automatical dosing

ALTRANOL-NOVI is a special mineral formulation based on clay and special combinations of

dispersing agents, sequestrants and surfactants.

The initial viscosity is approx. 800 mPa<s which might increase slightly during storage.
However due to the specific rheology of this formulation the products becomes lower viscous
with little agitation and remains doseable under all conditions.

ALTRANOL-NOVI has been applied (pure) on several automatic dosing systems, running
without

Problems.

Stripping Fluorocarbon and Silicone finishes When, during final fabric inspection, stains, off-
shade colour or unlevel dyeing has been found, the fabric has to be repaired.

Repair procedures for fabrics on which finishes with fluorocarbon chemicals have been
applied are very difficult as the fabric has become water- and oil-repellent.

ALTRANOL-NOVI enables the easy repair of fabrics treated with cationic fluorocarbon finishes
as well as weakly cationic silicone softeners, using the procedure below.

In principle this procedure can be used on all fibers and blends, except protein fibers like
wool and silk.

Very positive experiences in bulk have been made on PES/PA micro, PES/PES micro, woven
100% PES, 100% PA and blends of CO/PA and PA/CO.
- Load the fabric into the machine
- Add the following products and chemicals
3 – 5 ml/l ALTRANOL-NOVI
2 – 4 ml/l Caustic Soda (100%)
- Treat for 40-50 min. at 90°C – 100°C, liquor ratio 10:1
- Rinse thoroughly with warm and cold water
- Start repair- or re-dyeing-procedure depending on the type of fiber or blend.

Washing Elastane blends

The absorption of oil onto the clay is nowadays used whilst cleaning Elastane-blends, like
PA/EL, PES/EL, CV/EL and Cotton/EL during scouring and dyeing operations.
The use of ALTRANOL-NOVI is very beneficial in obtaining maximum cleaning and in
achieving level dyeing results.

This application has become an important application for this compound.

The application is mostly done as follows:

Washing
1 – 2 ml/l ALTRANOL-NOVI
1 – 2 g/l Sodium Carbonate
10 minutes at 30° – 40°C (higher temperatures are possible)
Rinse at 30° – 40°C
For cotton blends a bleaching operation using ALTRANOL-NOVI is required as a preparation
before dyeing.

Cleaning effects on the machinery

In all wet processing operations where ALTRANOL-NOVI is used very positive side effects
with regard to maintaining the cleanliness of the machines have been observed.
As no oil or other staining residues are left behind in the machine, safer processing conditions
can be achieved.

Fewer stains on the fabrics mean less rejects, which are very expensive.
The number of machine cleaning operations can drastically be reduced when using
ALTRANOL-NOVI in various processes

Handling Precautions
Safety information required for the safe use of this product is not included. Before handling
the product read the product Safety Data Sheet which provides information for its safe use
and physical and health hazard information. The Material Safety Data Sheet is available with
the marketing department and on the L.N.Chemical Industries site.

Product Life and Storage

This product may be stored upto six months in a sealed container. Containers should be
stored in a cool, dry area. Extended storage at elevated temperatures or exposure to direct
heat or sunlight could reduce product life. Keep containers sealed when not in use.

Packing: 50 & 200 kg HMHDPE containers.

LNCI Warranty
The above information is believed to be accurate based on LNCI’s current state of knowledge
and is made in good faith. This information cannot be used as a substitute for preliminary
tests. These tests are essential before the material is used in a full scale production as we
have no control on conditions during processing, especially where other companies materials
are being used. Our sole warranty is that the product will meet our current specifications.
LNCI disclaims any other express or implied warranty, and our sole liability for breach of
warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of the product shown to be
other than warranted. We expressly disclaim any liability for incidental or consequential
damages.

The information in the datasheet is based on our present state of knowledge & is published
without any obligation on our part.