VIOPHOR SI UF-105 LIQUID
Application
Multipurpose FWA for high whiteness levels
Formulation
Environmentally friendly product
Special Benefits Economical
Works well in size press application.
Reaching high whiteness levels
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID is a tetra-sulpho type Fluorescent Whitening Agent [FWA] for paper. It has a broad Spectrum of application, good general properties and is largely unaffected by pH.
Uses
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID in the wet end
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID is an appropriate FWA to be used in sized, unfilled and filled papers and boards at pH 4 – 9 as well as in upsized paper, provided water hardness is above 50 ppm CaO.
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID at the size press
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID works well in starch based size press liquors, and in combination with CMC, PVA and synthetic binders.
To obtain the best possible results with Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID, the base papers should be produced at a pH no lower than 5.
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID agents in the coating
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID is used in coating mixes containing combinations of natural and synthetic binders and the usual pigments at pH 7-11 for low to medium whiteness. The FWA effect is largely dependent on the type and amount of co-binder used, such as Starch, CMC, PVA, etc.
Properties
Appearance Chemical Constitution Miscibility pH
Density at 25 °C Viscosity at 25 °C Ionic character
Storage stability
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID is shows a high level of stability in storage and cold temperatures. Prolonged storage in temperatures below 0° can results in product freezing. Frozen product can be restored to its original state without loss of effectiveness be leaving to stand at room temperature or heating briefly to temperature no higher than 60 OC
Shade
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID gives a neutral shade in all applications. It only has a tendency to produce a greenish hue if too large amounts are used.
Fastness Properties
The product’s light fastness and stability to acids and alkalis are comparable to those of other fluorescent whitening agents with the same chemical constitution.
Ecology / toxicology
The usual hygiene and safety rules for handing chemicals must be observed in storage, handling and use.
Median lethal dose in rats (LD50) is about 5300-mg/kg-body weight. Tests with rabbits showed no irritation on the skin or mucous membranes.
The product is partially eliminated by the microorganisms in activated sludge and does not impair their effectiveness in amounts of up to 300mg/l. Trout withstand up to 1000 mg/l (the highest concentration tested) on brief exposure (48 hours).
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID in the wet end application
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID can be added either batch wise in the pulper or mixing chest or continuously at suitable dosing points in the stock preparation system.
Care must be taken that the product is applied prior to either alum or cationic auxiliaries.
Although Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID has medium to high affinity for cellulose, the whiteness depends on the treatment time and the consistency of the furnish.
The best effects are dosed at a point where the furnish is of high consistency.
This is particularly important is soft water is being used.
Average dosage 0.05-1.0% Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID {based on the weight of bone dry Cellulose}.
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID at the size press application
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID performs well with the conventional starch qualities used at the size press. It can be used together with CMC, PVA, and anionic and weakly cationic and weakly cationic synthetic sizing agents. Its effectiveness is influence by the Ph of the base paper. The best effects are obtained if the pH of the base paper is above 5.
If the pH of the starch is below 5.0 we would recommend using Op. Whitening Agent AS Liquid or Op. Whitening Agent BSU Liquid.
It is preferable to add Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID undiluted to the ready- prepared size press liquor.
Average dosage 05 7.5g/l Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID in size press liquor.
In as special case, e.g. if liquor pick-up is low owing to the condition of the equipment and/or hard sized base paper, amounts of up to 25g/1 can be used.
The required whiteness level can usually be obtained cost effectively by optimally dividing application of the FWA between the furnish and the size press.
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID in coating.
FWAs of the diaminostilbene disulphonic acid derivative class do not have adequate affinity for coating pigments and synthetic lattices bade on copolymers of acrylic acid ester or butadiene styrene. To achieve the best erect with FWAs co-binders are essential as carriers.
Suitable carriers for Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID are (in order of decreasing effectiveness) PVA, CMC, starch and synthetic co- binders.
The best effects of Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID are obtained with the following amounts of co-binders, based on solids content:
PVA – 1.2 parts
CMC – 1.2 parts
Starch – 6.0 parts
Synthetic co-binders – 0.4 parts
For reasons of rheology and printability it is not always possible in production to use as sufficient amount of co-binders that promotes the best whitening effects.
In this case we recommend using our boosted FWA products.
To a very limited degree, cross-linking agents based on melamine and urea formaldehyde are also effective as carriers for FWAs.
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID can be used at pH 7-11 and does not affect the rheological properties of various coating colours.
Viophor SI UF-105 LIQUID can be added undiluted at almost any stage in the preparation of coating compounds.
Average dosage 0.2 – 1.0 parts based on the coating pigment
To obtain very high whiteness levels, we recommend our specialty FWA products (Op. Whitening Agent AS liquid and Op. Whitening Agent BSU liquid)
The information and recommendations contained in this data sheet are to the best of our knowledge correct, but no guarantee is given in this respect and no responsibility can be accepted for the results obtained.