chemicals,used in laundry

1. PRESENTED BY: INDER SINGH

2.  A stain is a
discoloration that
can be clearly
distinguished
from the surface
it is found.

3.  DRY SIDE AGENTS
 Perc
 Acetone
 Clax splend
 WET SIDE AGENTS
 Neutral
 Alkaline
 acid

4.  Perchloroethylene
Dry cleaning solvent,
also used for removing
oil stains.

5.  To remove melted plastic.
 To remove candle wax.
 To remove oil, grease and carbon stains.
 To remove other plastic stains such as
thermoplastic glue.

6.  Wear protective equipment, including a mask
and rubber gloves.
 Before using on a fabric, test the
colourfastness.
 Do not use on fabrics containing pigment or
flocked prints bonded fabrics or fabrics
containing foam.

7.  Acetone is a clear
colourless liquid. It
is soluble in alcohol,
water, perc and
petroleum solvent.
It is volatile and
flammable.

8.  It is more effective in removing plastic type
stains, cosmetic stains.
 It is used as solvent in marking machine.

9.  Oily type paint
removers(OTPR)
usually contain
trichloroethylene
acetate and oleic acid.

10.  It is a special solvent and lubricant used to
remove paint, make-up, oils, lipstick, marking
ink, ball point inks, plastic & ground-in soil.

11.  Always wet the fabric with volatile dry
solvent before applying OTPR.This aids in
subsequent rinsing with a volatile dry solvent.
 Do not allow to remain in the fabric for
prolonged period because rings may form or
colour loss may occur.
 After spotting, thoroughly flush OTPR from
the fabric with volatile dry solvent before dry
cleaning the garment.

12. Neutral
Alkaline
Acid

13.  Synthetic detergent
often used for
removing oil stains.

14.  Act as a detergent and lubrication on most
stains when spotting on the wet side.
 Often combined with acid or alkaline spotting
agents.

15.  Dilute detergent with equal amount of water
before use.
 Wet the stained area before applying
detergent.
 Flush thoroughly.

16.  Commonly referred as
chlorine, is used in a
liquid form. when
using for stain
removal, this bleach
should be diluted.

17.  To remove food and beverage stain.
 To remove dye stains.

18.  Discolouration, fabric weakening to
cellousecose fibres (cotton, linen, rayon and
ramie.
 Should not use on silk, wool, nylon and
spandex fibres.
 Do not bleach metallic fibres.

19.  Tannin formula usually
contains acetic acid,
water & neutral
synthetic detergent.

20.  To neutralise alkaline conditions.
 To overcome alkaline colour change.
 To test a dyestuff for colourfastness to acids.
 To aid in removal of caramelized sugar stains
(most soft drinks fruits juices and alcoholic
beverages).
 To aid in removal of tannin stains.