Textile Effects

Technical Data Sheet

CLARITE® 3X bleach processor

PRETREATMENT FOR TEXTILES

USES
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CLARITE 3X bleach processor is a processor for continuous, semi-continuous and discontinuous
bleaching processes with hydrogen peroxide for cellulosic fibers and their blends with synthetics.
Pad-Steam Peroxide Bleach
Pad-Batch Cold Peroxide Bleach
VISCO-COMBI-BATCH
Discontinuous Bleach (SMART PREP)

Characteristics Benefits
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• CLARITE 3X can be applied in • True all-round peroxide bleach processor.
silicate-free and silicate-containing Simplifying the overall pretreatment processes
peroxide bleach recipes for all kinds and leading to lower inventory.
of continuous and semi-continuous
process. Also suitable for
discontinuous bleaching systems
(SMART PREP).

• Optimum regulation action on active • Safe processes for a fiber preserving treatment
oxygen in the hydrogen peroxide with high degrees of whiteness and maximum
bleach with anti-catalytic effect. reproducibility.

• Robust formulation with dispersing • Ensures soil suspension in bleaching systems

power. and reduces risk of deposits on goods and
machine parts, as well as scaling with silicates.

• Liquid, pumpable formulation; • Easy handling; suitable for automatic dispensing

miscible with water. equipment .
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Technical Data Sheet CLARITE 3X bleach processor

PROPERTIES

Chemical constitution Synergistic preparation of complexing and peroxide-

regulating components. Free of silicate and surfactant.

Ionic character anionic

pH of 1% solution about 6

Specific gravity at 20°C about 1.1

Physical form liquid

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Storage stability CLARITE 3X is stable for 1 year when properly stored in
closed containers at 20 °C. The product is sensitive to
temperatures below 0 °C and above 40 °C.

Stability to alkali 50 g/l NaOH 100%

Stability to oxidants very good

Viscosity (Rheomat 180, 21°C) < 100 mPas

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Conductivity (tel quel, 21 C) about 40 mS/cm

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.

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For further information on CLARITE 3X
- especially particulars regarding safety when handling,
toxicological and ecological data - please consult our
product specific safety data sheet.

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Technical Data Sheet CLARITE 3X bleach processor

APPLICATIONS

Dissolving/diluting
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CLARITE 3X bleach processor is usually added undiluted to the bleach bath. It can also be readily
diluted and mixed with water in all proportions.
Bleach baths and fortified feed liquors should be prepared as follows:
1. Charge the vessel with the required amount of water.
2. Add liquid caustic soda.
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3. Add CLARITE 3X.
4. Add hydrogen peroxide.
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5. Add wetting/detergent/cracking agents, e.g. ULTRAVON CX, ULTRAVON PRE or
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INVATEX MD.

Suggested recipes
For cotton fibers and their blends with synthetics.

Pad-Steam Peroxide Bleach without silicate on desized and alkaline scoured material
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6–10 ml/kg CLARITE 3X
6–12 g/kg NaOH 100%
15–30 ml/kg H2O2 35%
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1–3 ml/kg ULTRAVON CX or PRE

Cold impregnation with high-add-on applicator or conventional saturator

Steaming for 3–30 min under saturated steam conditions
Hot wash off
The lower product amounts are valid for PES/CO blends.
A protective agent, e.g. PROVENTIN 7 (Degussa), is recommended for PA/CO.

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Technical Data Sheet CLARITE 3X bleach processor

Pad-Steam Peroxide Bleach with silicate on desized and alkaline scoured material
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4–6 ml/kg CLARITE 3X
3–6 g/kg NaOH 100%
3–12 ml/kg Sodium silicate 38° Bé
15–30 ml/kg H2O2 35%
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1–3 ml/kg ULTRAVON CX or PRE

Cold impregnation with high-add-on applicator or conventional saturator

Steaming for 3–45 min under saturated steam conditions
Hot wash off
The lower product amounts are valid for PES/CO blends.
A protective agent, e.g. PROVENTIN 7 (Degussa), is recommended for PA/CO.

Pad-Batch Cold Peroxide Bleach without silicate

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6–10 ml/kg CLARITE 3X
25–35 g/kg NaOH 100%
40–60 ml/kg H2O2 35%
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5–10 ml/kg INVATEX MD or CRA
0–5 g/kg persulfate (preferably sodium persulfate)

Cold impregnation with liquor pick-up 90–100%

Dwelling for 16–24 hours at room temperature
The lower product amounts are valid for PES/CO blends.

Aftertreatment, if no pad steam or underliquor treatment follows:

Continuous boil-off in washing machines or immersion cloth accumulators

The following treatment has proved to be effective for high, uniform absorbency and improved
removal of sizes without additional continuous chemical feed.
Presharpen first baths of the washing machine or immersion cloth accumulator with:
6–10 g/l NaOH 100%
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3–5 ml/l INVATEX MD or CRA

Reaction time open-width washing machine: 30–60 s

immersion cloth accumulator: about 5 min
Temperature 90–95°C
Water flow separate low water throughput of 1–3 l water/kg goods
Separate higher water flow for hot washing off with water only on the remaining washing
compartments.

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Pad-Batch Cold Peroxide Bleach with silicate

particularly for knit goods, terry fabrics, etc., size-free or containing readily soluble sizes
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3–5 ml/kg CLARITE 3X
8–15 g/kg NaOH 100%
6–12 ml/kg Sodium silicate 38°Bé
30–60 ml/kg H2O2 35%
5–10 ml/kg INVATEX® MD or CRA
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x g/kg UVITEX products

Cold impregnation with liquor pick-up 90–130%

Dwelling for 16 –24 hours at room temperature
Hot wash off
A subsequent pad steam or underliquor treatment is recommended for woven goods.

For regenerated cellulose fibers .

VISCO-COMBI -BATCH on viscose

Combination method with good handle retention for simultaneous desizing, bleaching, and
caustifying of viscose piece goods.
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8–12 ml/kg CLARITE 3X
40 g/kg NaOH 100%
8–15 ml/kg H2O2 35%
4–6 ml/kg INVATEX® MD or CRA

Bath temperature room temperature (20–30°C), liquor pick-up 90–110%

Batching time 6–16 h
Washing hot rinsing

Discontinuous Peroxide Bleach (SMART PREP)

For cotton fibers and their blends with synthetics
0.5–3 g/l NaOH 100%
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0.5–2 ml/l ULTRAVON TC
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0.5–1 ml/l CLARITE 3X
2–10 ml/l H2O2 35%

Liquor ratio 4 : 1–20 : 1

Temperature 90–98°C (high temperature up to 115°C)
Reaction time 20–60 min
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Followed by a SMART RINSE with INVATEX AC and INVAZYME CAT to ensure a trouble-free
subsequent dyeing. See the respective technical data sheet for further details.

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