Americos Bio-Gloss XL Introduction : Americos Bio-Gloss XL is a bio-polishing enzyme. The term bio-polishing refers to the removal of fluffy fibers / protruding fibers from the surface of fabric by enzymatic hydrolysis. Such bio-polishing results in clear fabric surface. Americos Bio-Gloss XL has three different enzyme activities: Exo-Cellulase, Endo-Cellulase and ß-Glucosidase which makes Americos Bio-Gloss XL especially suitable for all kinds of cellulosic fibers.
Americos Bio-Gloss XL enzymatically hydrolyses the protruding fibers and loosen their ends. The removal of such hydrolyzed fibers requires mechanical agitation. Hence, the machines like soft-flow, jet and wash wheel, which produce mechanical agitation, are more suitable for bio-polishing.
Advantages : - Clear fabric surface
- Reduced pilling
- mproved softness and smoothens
- Improved drape
Properties Appearance | Liquid |
Odor | Slightly fermented odor |
Chemical character | Cellulase (Endo,1-4-8 D-Glucanase) |
Solubility | Readily soluble in water |
pH (1% solution) | 7 ± 1 |
pH Application | 4.5 - 5.5 |
Application temperature range | 60°C |
Stability: Hard water | Good |
Acids/ Alkalies | Active and stable form in pH range 4.5-8.5 |
Metal ions | Metal ions are poisonous for cellulase |
Compatibility: Non-ionic surfactants | Good |
Anionic surfactants | Selective, some reduce the efficacy of the enzyme |
Solvent based surfactants | Selective, some reduce the efficacy of the enzyme |
Organic sequestrants | Generally good |
Reducing / oxidizing agents | Reduce the efficacy of enzyme |
Application: Americos Bio-Gloss XL is applied on fabric / garment in soft flow, rotary drum washer with high mechanical action.
Dosage: Americos Bio-Gloss XL | 0.75 - 1% (owg) |
Americos Lube Pro VX | 0.5 - 1 g/l |
Temperature | 55 - 60°C |
pH | 4.5 - 5.5 |
Time | 30 - 90 min |
Storage & Handling Precautions : - Americos Bio-Gloss XL should be stored below or at ambient temperature.
- Avoid storing in direct sunlight.
- The shelf-life of Americos Bio-Gloss XL is one year if stored below 40°C.
- The usual precaution in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed.
Technical Service : Information covering specific application of this product is available. Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you.
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