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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Formaldehyde catcher and catalyst booster for resin finishing.

GENERAL PROPERTIES

• A formaldehyde catcher and catalyst booster for curing thermosetting resins in textile finishing. 
• Can be combined with most softeners, additives and finishing auxiliaries.
• Shows minimum yellowing on white fabrics.
• Shows minimum colour alteration on dyed or printed material.
• There is no need for use of extra catalyst when Biocat EPO is used with a Glyoxal resin
• Allows a 20 to 50% reduction of free formaldehyde on treated fabric

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance	Slightly yellowish liquid
Chemical Constitution	Organic salt solution and Fluoro derivatives.
pH	approx 8
Solid Contents (R.I)	approx 50%
Solubility	Soluble in cold water in all proportions
Storage	Can be stored for at least 12 months in closed containers at ambient temperatures

PROCESSING

The finishing bath is prepared to almost full volume with the resin and other auxiliaries. The Biocat EPO is then prediluted separately in cold water and added lastly to the bath set at pH 5 before finally making to volume.

APPLICATION

The required amount of Biocat EPO used in he finishing bath, depends primarily on the concentration of the resin as sold.

Recommendations:
Biocat EPO 30 to 50% of the resin dosage.

Refer to the individual resin technical information data for finishing recipes.

PACKAGING

Note: The information is not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility nor as permission or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license. It is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification.