OrcoBrite WL™
OrcoBrite WL™ is an organic brightener which makes the colors on wool cleaner and brighter by removing the dulling impurities that naturally exist in wool. OrcoBrite WL™ will not adversely affect wool strength, shade, lightfastness, or wash fastness but actually improves upon it.
Physical Properties
Appearance | White, free-flowing powder |
Solubility | Soluble in all proportions in water |
Applications
OrcoBrite WL™ is a good replacement for hydrosulfite bleaches which often deteriorate wool.
Procedures
Run woolen piece goods in a bath containing 2% – 4% OrcoBrite WL™ on weight of goods(owg) for 10 minutes.
Add :
- 10% owg Glauber’s Salt
- 5% owg Glacial Acetic Acid 56%
Run for 10 minutes and add dyes.
Raise temperature to the boil and run for one hour.
Rinse.
Notes
Protect from excessive heat and humidity.