Helizarin Binder ET95 FR liq, Pigment Printing Binder, Acrylate Based Binder, Self Croslinked Binder
HELIZARIN BINDER ET95 FR LIQ
CHEMICAL FORMULA AND STRUCTURE
Chemical Name
Self-Crosslinking Acrylate-Based Copolymer
Structural Representations
| Representation Type |
Information |
| Chemical Name |
Self-crosslinking acrylate-based copolymer |
| Trade Name |
Helizarin® ET 95 FR liq |
| Manufacturer |
Archroma |
| Chemical Class |
Acrylate-based binder, self-crosslinking |
| Ionic Character |
Anionic |
| APEO Content |
APEO-free (environmentally friendly) |
Typical Acrylate Copolymer Structure
H H
| |
—[—C—CH₂—C—CH₂—]—n
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C=O C=O
| |
OR OR'
SECTION 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
| Parameter |
Information |
| Product Name |
Helizarin® ET 95 FR liq |
| Manufacturer |
Archroma |
| Chemical Type |
Self-crosslinking acrylate-based copolymer |
| Application Area |
Pigment printing binders |
| Primary Function |
Binder for pigment printing pastes |
| Formaldehyde Content |
Formaldehyde-free |
| APEO Content |
APEO-free (environmentally friendly) |
| Crosslinking Type |
Self-crosslinking (no external crosslinker required) |
SECTION 2: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Property |
Value |
Test Method |
| Appearance |
White, low-viscosity liquid dispersion |
Visual |
| Chemical Structure |
Self-crosslinking acrylate-based copolymer |
- |
| Ionic Character |
Anionic |
- |
| Solids Content |
40% ± 1 |
Gravimetric |
| Specific Gravity (20°C) |
1.03 g/cm³ |
ASTM D4052 |
| Viscosity (23°C) |
40-100 mPa.s |
Brookfield |
| pH |
7.5-8 |
ISO 3071 |
| Dilution |
Dilutable with cold water in all proportions |
General Method |
| Freeze Resistance |
Not freeze-resistant |
- |
| Foaming |
Medium foam tendency |
- |
| Odor |
Slightly characteristic |
Olfactometric |
| APEO Content |
APEO-free |
HPLC |
SECTION 3: CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND REACTIVITY
| Parameter |
Information |
| Chemical Character |
Anionic acrylate copolymer |
| Crosslinking Type |
Self-crosslinking (no external crosslinker needed) |
| Polymer Type |
Acrylate-based binder |
| Film Formation |
Forms flexible film upon curing |
| Formaldehyde Content |
Formaldehyde-free |
| APEO Content |
APEO-free |
| Compatibility |
Compatible with anionic and non-ionic products |
| Cationic Product Compatibility |
INCOMPATIBLE (coagulation) |
| Electrolyte Stability |
Good; suitable for high-electrolyte water |
| Light Stability |
Very good light stability |
| Temperature Sensitivity |
Protect from freezing; stable at 2-40°C |
| Hazardous Polymerization |
Does not occur |
SECTION 4: FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES
| Property |
Description |
| Binder Function |
Binds pigments to fabric; primary binder for pigment printing |
| Rubbing Fastness Improver |
Excellent dry and wet rubbing fastness |
| Washing Fastness |
Excellent washing fastness |
| Soft Hand Feel |
Imparts soft, flexible hand to printed fabrics |
| Mechanical Resistance |
Good resistance to mechanical stress |
| Light Stability |
Very good light stability (no yellowing) |
| Self-Crosslinking |
Crosslinks upon heat curing; no external crosslinker required |
| Machine Runability |
Excellent working properties on printing machines |
| Environmental Profile |
APEO-free, formaldehyde-free |
SECTION 5: MAIN APPLICATION AREAS
Suitable Fiber Types
| Fiber Type |
Suitability |
| Cellulosic Fibers (Cotton, Viscose) |
High |
| Synthetic Fibers (Polyester, Polyamide) |
High |
| Polyester/Cellulosic Blends |
High |
| Cotton/Polyester Blends |
High |
| Other Blends |
Moderate |
Pigment Printing Applications
| Application |
Description |
| Direct Printing |
Pigment printing on all suitable fibers |
| Pigment Dyeing |
Pigment dyeing applications |
| Combined Effects |
Can be combined with other finishing effects |
SECTION 6: APPLICATION RECIPES
6.1 Stock Thickener Recipe
| Component |
Quantity |
Function |
| Soft Water |
X g |
Base |
| Antimussol® UDF liq (1:2 in water) |
1-2 g |
Defoamer |
| Ammonia (pH adjustment to 8.5) |
2-3 g |
pH adjustment |
| Helizarin® ET 95 FR liq |
50-200 g |
Binder |
| Luprintol® Soft VSN liq |
0-15 g |
Dry rubbing fastness and hand improver |
| Luprintol® Fixing Agent FF liq |
0-10 g |
Formaldehyde-free fixing agent for wet rubbing |
| Lutexal® ESN liq |
18-20 g |
Pigment printing thickener |
| Total |
1000 g |
- |
6.2 Printing Paste Recipe
| Component |
Quantity |
Function |
| Printofix® Pigment |
Y g |
Pigment (color) |
| Stock Thickener |
Z g |
Thickener with binder |
| Total |
1000 g |
- |
6.3 Recommended Additives for Synthetic Fibers
| Additive |
Quantity |
Function |
| Luprintol® Additive RM liq |
3-5 g/kg |
Improves print performance on synthetic fibers; controls viscosity; reduces synthetic thickener amount |
SECTION 7: FIXATION CONDITIONS
| Curing Method |
Temperature |
Duration |
| Hot Air Fixation |
150°C |
5 minutes |
| Hot Air Fixation |
170°C |
3 minutes |
| Hot Air Fixation |
180°C |
1 minute |
| Steam Fixation |
Not typical for this binder |
- |
Process Sequence
| Step |
Process |
Conditions |
| 1 |
Printing |
Apply printing paste to fabric |
| 2 |
Drying |
Gentle drying (not to exceed 120°C) |
| 3 |
Fixation |
Curing as per recommended conditions |
SECTION 8: AUXILIARY PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
| Product |
Function |
Key Features |
| Luprintol® Soft VSN liq |
Dry rubbing fastness and hand improver |
Improves dry rubbing fastness; softens hand feel |
| Luprintol® Fixing Agent FF liq |
Formaldehyde-free fixing agent |
Improves wet rubbing fastness; formaldehyde-free |
| Lutexal® ESN liq |
Pigment printing thickener |
Very stable against electrolytes; suitable for high-electrolyte water |
| Antimussol® UDF liq |
Defoamer |
Prevents foam formation during mixing |
| Luprintol® Additive RM liq |
Viscosity controller and sharpness improver |
Controls viscosity; improves sharpness on synthetic fibers; reduces synthetic thickener amount |
SECTION 9: APPLICATION PARAMETERS SUMMARY
| Parameter |
Value |
Notes |
| Helizarin® ET 95 FR liq Range |
50-200 g/kg |
Depending on required fastness |
| pH (Stock Thickener) |
8.5 |
Adjust with ammonia |
| pH (Product) |
7.5-8 |
- |
| Drying Temperature |
Not to exceed 120°C |
Gentle drying required |
| Fixation Temperature |
150-180°C |
Hot air fixation |
| Fixation Time |
1-5 minutes |
Depends on temperature |
| Synthetic Fiber Additive |
3-5 g/kg Luprintol® Additive RM liq |
For synthetic or blend fabrics |
SECTION 10: COMPATIBILITY AND STABILITY
Compatibility Table
| Substance / Medium |
Compatibility |
Description |
| Cold Water |
COMPATIBLE |
Dilutable in all proportions |
| Anionic Products |
COMPATIBLE |
- |
| Non-ionic Products |
COMPATIBLE |
- |
| Cationic Products |
INCOMPATIBLE |
Causes coagulation |
| Electrolytes |
STABLE |
Very stable; suitable for high-electrolyte water |
| Ammonia |
COMPATIBLE |
Used for pH adjustment |
| Pigments (Printofix®) |
COMPATIBLE |
- |
| Softeners |
COMPATIBLE |
- |
| Fixing Agents |
COMPATIBLE |
- |
SECTION 11: ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS
Advantages
| Advantage |
Description |
| Self-Crosslinking |
No external crosslinker required |
| Formaldehyde-Free |
Environmentally friendly, health-friendly |
| APEO-Free |
Compliant with environmental regulations |
| Excellent Fastness |
Excellent rubbing and washing fastness |
| Soft Hand Feel |
Imparts soft, flexible hand |
| Good Machine Runability |
Excellent working properties on printing machines |
| Light Stability |
Very good light stability |
| Versatile |
Suitable for cellulosic, synthetic, and blends |
| Electrolyte Stable |
Suitable for high-electrolyte water |
Limitations
| Limitation |
Description |
| Freeze Sensitivity |
Not freeze-resistant; store above 2°C |
| Cationic Incompatibility |
Cannot be used with cationic products |
| Drying Temperature |
Drying temperature should not exceed 120°C |
| Fixation Required |
Requires heat fixation for crosslinking |
| Stirring Required |
Must be stirred thoroughly before use |
| Storage Temperature |
2°C to 40°C only |
SECTION 12: STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
| Parameter |
Information |
| Storage Temperature |
2°C to 40°C |
| Storage Conditions |
Cool, dry, well-ventilated area |
| Container Requirements |
Tightly closed, original packaging |
| Freeze Warning |
NOT FREEZE-RESISTANT; protect from freezing |
| Shelf Life (Closed Container) |
6-12 months (under proper storage) |
| Shelf Life (Opened Container) |
Use quickly; close properly |
| Stability Note |
Stir before use; stable under proper storage |
SECTION 13: COMPARATIVE TABLE
| Property |
Helizarin® ET 95 FR liq |
Perapret® PU New liq |
Standard Acrylic Binder |
| Chemical Base |
Acrylate Copolymer |
Polyurethane |
Acrylate Copolymer |
| Crosslinking |
Self-crosslinking |
Resin-crosslinkable |
External crosslinker required |
| Formaldehyde |
Formaldehyde-free |
Formaldehyde-free |
May contain formaldehyde |
| APEO Content |
APEO-free |
APEO-free |
Variable |
| Hand Feel |
Soft |
Very soft |
Variable |
| Rubbing Fastness |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
| Washing Fastness |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
| Primary Application |
Pigment Printing |
Textile Finishing |
Pigment Printing |
SECTION 14: HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
| Parameter |
Information |
| Skin Contact |
May cause irritation; use protective gloves |
| Eye Contact |
Irritant; use protective goggles |
| Inhalation |
Avoid breathing vapors |
| Ingestion |
Seek medical attention if swallowed |
| Toxicological Data |
Refer to SDS for detailed information |
| Ecological Data |
Refer to SDS for detailed information |
| First Aid |
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Skin: Wash with plenty of water. Eyes: Rinse with plenty of water. Ingestion: Rinse mouth; do NOT induce vomiting |
SECTION 15: CRITICAL WARNINGS AND BEST PRACTICES
CRITICAL WARNINGS:
Freeze Sensitivity: Product is NOT freeze-resistant. Freezing destroys the product and causes coagulation. Store above 2°C.
Cationic Product Incompatibility: Contact with cationic products causes coagulation (precipitation). Do not use in the same recipe with cationic products.
Drying Temperature: Drying temperature should not exceed 120°C. Higher temperatures may cause premature crosslinking and poor results.
Fixation: Proper heat fixation (150-180°C) is essential for crosslinking and achieving optimum fastness.
Stirring: Product must be stirred thoroughly before use. Pigment pastes must be stirred continuously to prevent pigment settling.
pH Adjustment: Adjust stock thickener pH to 8.5 with ammonia for optimum performance.
BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Storage: Store at 2°C to 40°C, protected from freezing, in original sealed packaging.
Preparation: Prepare stock thickener by adding components in the correct order with thorough stirring.
Printing: Apply printing paste using standard pigment printing equipment. Ensure uniform application.
Drying: Dry printed fabric at temperatures not exceeding 120°C.
Fixation: Cure at recommended temperature and time (150°C/5 min, 170°C/3 min, or 180°C/1 min).
Synthetic Fibers: Add Luprintol® Additive RM liq (3-5 g/kg) for improved performance on synthetic fibers.
Cleaning: Clean printing equipment thoroughly after use.
Safety: Use PPE (gloves, goggles).
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
The information provided in this document is based on our current knowledge and experience and is presented in good faith; however, as all conditions of use are beyond our control, it does not constitute a binding specification or warranty. This Technical Data Sheet is for informational purposes only. Users are responsible for testing the suitability for their own applications. Helizarin®, Printofix®, Luprintol®, Lutexal®, Antimussol®, and Archroma are registered trademarks of Archroma. For complete safety, storage, use, handling, disposal, and regulatory compliance information, please refer to the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) provided by the manufacturer/supplier.
