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A high level description of the usage, properties and characteristics of
Alpenol-FNR is given in the table below. Eventually, we hope to collect
sufficient data from the industry to make a side-by-side comparison of our
product with the competition.
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Parameter |
Alpenol-FNR |
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Use |
Universal (Blends and 100% Cotton) |
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Appearance |
Amorphous powder |
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Color |
Off-white |
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Stability of powder to normal atmospheric conditions |
stable |
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Period of stability |
indefinite |
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Microscopic appearance |
similar to maize granules with slight structural difference |
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pH
of 10% paste |
7.0 to 7.5 |
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Degree of substituation |
3
to 4 moles per chain |
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Moisture content |
10% to 12% |
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Ash |
Nil |
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Thickness of paste in hold/cold |
thick syrupy liquid / like honey |
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Stability of paste in storage |
does not thin down |
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Color of paste |
pale yellow to brown |
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Penetration of the size into grey yarn |
very good |
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De-sizing Method |
easily desized with
minimal use of enzymes. Effluent from de-sizing can be directly
discharged with impact to the eco-system. |
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