Technical Information

Performance Chemicals for

Textiles
TI/T Sizing
August 2009 Page 1 of 5





Supersedes all previous editions





































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BASF Aktiengesellschaft
Size CB

Water-soluble size for warp yarns composed of cellulosic fibres,
polyester/cellulosic fibre blends, filament, viscose & rayon.




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Chemical Nature Polyacrylate in water.
Physical form Brownish/Viscous liquid.
Storage In sealed containers, Size CB can be stored for 12 months with no
noticeable change in its properties at a temperature of 5
o
C to 40
o
C.

Partly used containers should be kept tightly closed.
Properties
pH Approximately 6.0-7.0 (100 g/l at 20
o
C).
Density Approximately 1.09 g/dm
3
at 20
o
C.
Viscosity 1000-1500 mPas. of15% aqueous solution.
(Brookfield RVT, sp 4/100 rpm -1)
Solubility Size CB is miscible in all proportions on stirring with cold or hot water.
Solutions of Size CB do not form a skin and are very stable if stored in
clean, sealed containers.
Stability Solutions of Size CB have adequate stability to water hardening
substances.

However, the product may form barely-soluble precipitates in the
presence of acids, polyvalent metal ions, e.g. copper, aluminum, zinc
and iron ions and with cationic substances.

Compatibility Size CB has good compatibility with alkalis.

Size CB is not compatible with Size CE or Size CO.


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Ecological Information Size CB is largely eliminable from water by abiotic processes such as
adsorption on activated sludge.
Further data, including the COD value, are given in the current Safety
Data Sheet.

Action When it dries, Size CB forms a strong, tough film, which has excellent
adhesion to cellulosic fibres and to polyester/cellulosic fibre blends.

The high adhesive power of the product results in an excellent sizing
effect and weaving performance.

Warps that have been correctly sized with Size CB give excellent
results, which meet the highest requirements, on all types of weaving
machines normally employed for staple fibres.

Washing-out Properties Size CB can be readily washed out.

If Size CB is employed in combination with a starch, the desizing
conditions depend on the properties of the starch products employed.

Application
Size CB can be used without any further additives for sizing spun rayon
warps, doubled warps and certain cotton yarns, e.g. for terry cloth or
surgical fabrics.

All that is necessary is to stir the size into the water until the solution is
homogenous.
The sizing liquor is then ready for use. It can be applied at room
temperature or 80-90 oC.
The size concentration of the liquor is measured with refractometer.
When Size CB is applied alone, the relative humidity of the air in the
weaving department should not exceed 70% at 22 oC
(=13.6 g water per m3 air) of cf. diagram



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Size CB and Starch Size CB can be applied in combination with all types of starches.
Depending on the weaving requirements and on the climatic conditions
in the weaving department, the ratio of Size CB to starch can be varied
from 2:1 to 1:3.

The liquor concentration also with such combination sizes naturally
depends on the type of yarn to size and on the mechanical conditions.

To improve the processing characteristics and flow properties of
natural starches, it is advisable to degrade them to certain extent, e.g.
with Size Degrading Agent SC. This product breaks down the long
chain molecules of vegetable starches and thus lowers the viscosity of
the sizing liquor.

The following diagrams show the amounts of Size Degrading Agent SC
that are recommended for combinations of the most important natural
starches (potato and maize starch) with
Size CB in the usual proportions of 1:2, 1:1 and 2:1.




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BASF Pakistan Private Limited
46-A Block 6 PECHS
75400 Karachi, Pakistan
www.basf.com/textile

Safety

When using this product, the information and advice given in our Safety
Data Sheet should be observed. Due attention should also be given to
the precautions necessary for handling chemicals.
Note

The data contained in this communication are based on our
current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors
that may affect processing and application of our product, these
data do not relieve processors from carrying out their own
investigations and tests; neither do these data imply any
guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product
for a specific purpose. Any descriptions drawings, photographs,
data, proportions, weights, etc. given herein may change without
prior information and do not constitute the agreed contractual
quality of the product. It is the responsibility of the recipient of our
products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws
and legislation are observed. Responsibility for compliance with
the requirements of the downstream textile market rests with the
textile processor.


August 2009