Guar gum and guar gum derivates are used in to major textile applications: as a printing thickener and as a binder in the sizing of yarns, particularly for denim sizing. In Denim Sizing guar gum is used to bind the starch and stabilize the viscosity in the sizing this application, it has replaced acrylic polymers which are banned in many countries for textile products as they are considered carcinogens. The Guar gum in used a 2% base of Starch (add photo sizing machine)
Description
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Constitution |
Mannogalactan Derivatives |
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Appearance |
Fine Light Yellow Amorphous powder |
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Preservation |
Preservative added to avoid fungus and decomposition of paste and powder |
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Solubility |
Cold water soluble |
Properties
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Paste percent |
2 Kg. powder – 98 Kg. water (Prepared at 80 ° C) |
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PH |
Neutral (7 + 0.5) |
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Moisture |
12% |
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Ash Content |
10% |
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Viscosity of 2% solution at room temperature after heating 80 ° C. |
7200 cps |
Preparation
Preparation of guar gum gel:
Textile Sizing made in solution of 2 % consistency in water at room temperature under high speed stirrer and then. for 15-20 minutes so that the solution is ready. t is than added to the starch , Caustic,Starch Urea and many others chemicals for sizing of yarn.
Packaging
Ideally packed in 25 Kg. laminated paper bags. For more packing options please check Packing & Container Stuffing.
Storage
Sealed bag under normal condition for 6-12 months.
