Inder Singh presented on stain removal agents. There are dry side agents like perc, acetone, and Clax splend that can remove stains like oil, grease, carbon, plastic and wax. Wet side agents include neutral, alkaline and acid solutions. Perc is used for dry cleaning and removing oil stains. Acetone removes plastic and cosmetic stains. Oily paint removers contain trichloroethylene acetate and oleic acid to remove paint, makeup and oils. Bleach can remove food, beverage and dye stains on cellulose fibers if diluted, but should not be used on silk, wool, nylon or spandex. Acid helps remove caramelized sugar and t

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.