Alquat RD- is formaldehyde free dye-fixing Agent For Direct & reactive dyestuff for Imparting excellent wash Fastness of dyed fabric to washing,

perspiration, wet ironing, & laundering. It is a cationic after treatment agent. To

improve The wet fastness & wash fastness properties of Direct & reactive

dyeings on cellulosic fibers.

What is dyeingDyeing is a process of imparting colour to a textile

material by use of a dyestuff.This material is present in various forms: Loose Fiber, Silver,Yarn, Fabric,(woven knitted,non-woven) & garment fibres can be brodlydivided into two Classes1 ) Natural - Cotton,Wool, Silk etc.2) Synthetic – Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic etc.

WET FASTNESSIt improves in particular the cold wet fastness ,

For e.g fastness to water(sever treatment) &

fastness to Perspiration (acid & alkali).Depending on the depth Of shade of the dyeing, the product may also improve The

wash fastness of dyeing with direct dyestuff. The

Improvement in the fastness properties is dyestuff Specific so

different fastness data may be

obtained with The same amount of ALQUAT

according to the Dyestuff used.

Before treatment

After treatment

Colour fastnessThe property of pigment or dye or the leather, cloth ,Paper ink etc. containing the colouring matter to retainIts original hue especially without fading, running or Changing when wetted, washed, cleaned or stored underNormal conditions,when exposed to light heat or otherInfluences.A dye will run if it has a weak affinity for the material it Is attached to or a much stronger for a non aqueousSolvent.ALQUAT helps dyes to bind strongly to the fibres ofCloth to minimise running.