Solutions for textile processing with a variety of materials
Textiles and fabrics not only bring functionality but also style and creativity. The growing demand for quality, sustainable apparel worldwide is driving growth for high performance textile chemicals. BASF inorganic chemicals offer a number of solutions for bleaching, dyeing, and cleaning. As the inventor of hydrosulfite, BASF created several formulated grades available to suit your needs. Colorfastness and consistency are important. BASF products will help your productivity.
Examples of applications include:
Sodium Nitrite
- Diazotization
- Acceleration of oxidation of vat dyes
Aluminum Chloride
- Carbonization of wool
Hydrosulfites
- Reductive agent for vat dyeing (denim)
- After treatment agent (polyester)
- Waste water treatment in wool and leather processing
Ferric Chloride
- Oxidizing agent and mordant in textile printing
- Development of vat dyes
- Indigo etching
Sodium Metabisulfite
- Cleaning and bleaching wool, jute and other vegetable fibers
Sodium Sulfite
- Scavenger for after treatment with chlorine or with compounds which contain active chlorine