PERISTAL CSL: Non-Volatile Buffer for Acidic pH Values

PERISTAL CSL is a liquid, non-volatile, phosphate-free buffering system. It is used in textile finishing in order to adjust stable acidic pH ranges for dyeing processes. The buffer and acid donor is also suitable for the adjustment of slightly acidic pH values on the goods according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® and for avoid yellowing during storage.
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PERISTAL CSL is a non-volatile, phosphate-free buffering system for adjusting low - acidic - pH values in textile dyeing and finishing processes.

Acidic Buffering System for Dyeing and Acidifying

PERISTAL CSL is a liquid, phosphate-free, non-volatile buffer for pH adjustment of dyeing liquors as well as for neutralization of textiles. With PERISTAL CSL you can buffer a weakly acidic pH range between pH 4 and 6. The big advantage of PERISTAL CSL: The buffering system is not volatile. Thus, the adjusted low pH value remains stable even at higher temperatures during dyeing or other textile finishing processes. Furthermore, the buffer does not evaporate during drying or storing. With PERISTAL CSL you can adjust a constant, slightly acidic pH value on the textile goods. In this way, treated fabrics and ready-made garments meet the requirements of Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®. In garment and textile finishing the addition of PERISTAL CSL during softening helps to reduce the risk of storage yellowing of white goods and pastel shades.

What is a Buffering System?

A buffering system is a chemical mixture of substances which ensures that the pH value of a buffered solution changes less than in an unbuffered system when acid or a base – also called alkali or lye – is added. An acidic buffering system consists of a weak acid and its conjugated base or the respective salt. Examples for acidic buffering systems are acetic acid/acetate or formic acid/formate. One disadvantage of both before-mentioned buffering systems is the volatility of the used acids. Acetic acid as well as formic acid are volatile and therefore evaporate easily which causes a pH shift of the buffered solution. There are also basic buffering systems which consist of weak bases and their conjugated acids or salts. Such alkaline buffers are used for buffering alkaline pH ranges.

Application of PERISTAL CSL

PERISTAL CSL is used as a non-volatile buffer for dyeing of polyester, polyamide or wool for the adjustment of stable acidic pH values between pH 4 and 6. The required pH of the dye baths is adjusted with PERISTAL CSL before the dyestuffs are added. For pH adjustment according to Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® PERISTAL CSL is added to the final finishing or rinsing bath. In order to minimize storage yellowing PERISTAL CSL is used during softening.

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Sylvia Palikowski, Application technology

Textilchemie Dr. Petry GmbH offers PERISTAL buffering systems and acid donors for various textile applications. Our consultants will be pleased to recommend you the suitable product for your technical application.

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