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Chemicals for Textiles & Dyeing in Malaysia

ChemTrade supplies chemicals for textiles & dyeing in Malaysia. Each listing carries typical specifications, packing and availability.

Textiles & Dyeing
Products supplied to textiles & dyeing.
ProductUsed for
1,4-ButanediolChain extender and intermediate in spandex and elastane fibre manufacture, where the diol structure supports elasticity in the finished polymer.
2-EthoxyethanolDye and print auxiliary in textile processing, where a water-miscible solvent is used to dissolve dyestuff and carry it evenly into the fibre.
2-Ethylhexyl AcrylateComonomer in textile, nonwoven and leather finishing polymers where a soft handle is wanted, including binders that must survive laundering.
2-Hydroxyethyl AcrylateFunctional comonomer in textile, leather and nonwoven finishing polymers and pigment printing binders that need bonding to the substrate and resistance to washing.
2-Hydroxyethyl MethacrylateComonomer in fibre and fabric treatment resins, sizing and print binders where a harder film and a reactive hydroxyl group are both wanted in the same polymer.
Acetic AcidDye fixation, pH adjustment and finishing baths in dyeing and textile processing lines.
Acetic AnhydrideProcess input in cellulose acetate fibre and related acetylated-cellulose manufacture where water, assay and impurity controls affect the reaction.
Acrylic AcidMonomer for acrylic polymer finishes and related textile or leather finishing chemicals where acrylic acid-based polymers are specified.
Acrylic Acid Maleic Acid CopolymerDispersing auxiliary in selected textile dyeing and processing formulations.
Acrylic EmulsionUsed as a binder in textile pigment printing and finishing formulations selected to the required grade specification.
AcrylonitrilePrincipal monomer for acrylic and modacrylic fibre, spun into yarn for knitwear, blankets, awnings and industrial fabrics after polymerisation.
Adipic AcidUpstream raw material for nylon 6,6 fibre and yarn production, and a component in selected finishing and auxiliary chemistry.
Alpha Olefin SulfonateWetting and scouring aid in selected textile process baths where a high-foaming anionic surfactant supports soil removal and liquor wetting.
Aluminium SulphateMordant in dyeing of natural fibres, binding dye to the fibre so colour retention improves under washing.
Amino SiliconeSoftener and fibre lubricant for knitted, woven and blended fabrics, selected by amine value, emulsion type and handle character for the finish.
AminoethylethanolamineIntermediate used in the manufacture of fabric softeners and textile auxiliary formulations.
Ammonium CarbonateProcess chemical in textile dyeing and printing systems that call for ammonium carbonate in the formulation or dye-bath chemistry.
Ammonium HydroxideDyeing, scouring and process baths where ammonia solution is used for pH control or as a process alkali.
Ammonium Laureth SulphateUsed as a wetting surfactant in textile processing formulations subject to the buyer's active content and formulation specification.
Ammonium Lauryl SulphateWetting and scouring agent that helps liquor penetrate fibre evenly before dyeing.
Ammonium OxalateSelected textile and leather processing steps, including treatment of iron-derived staining where a buffered oxalate is preferred to an acid charge.
Ammonium PentaborateFlame-retardant finishing component for textile systems where a borate synergist is named in the formulation.
Ammonium PersulfateDesizing and bleach activation, where ammonium persulfate oxidises starch size and boosts peroxide bleaching systems.
Ammonium PolyphosphateComponent in textile flame-retardant finishes and related fibre treatments formulated with ammonium polyphosphate grades suited to the process.
Ammonium SulfamateTreatment ingredient in selected flame-retardant systems for cellulosic textiles and fibres where an ammonium sulfamate grade is specified.
Ammonium SulphateProcess salt in textile dyeing and finishing, and a process chemical in leather manufacture where ammonium sulphate is named in the formulation.
Ammonium ThiocyanateDyeing and printing auxiliary duty, including print paste and finishing chemistry that calls for a soluble thiocyanate salt.
AmylaseTextile desizing before dyeing and finishing, removing starch-based size without treating amylase types or activity grades as interchangeable.
AnilineStarting material for selected dyes, pigments and colour intermediates used in textile and related colour applications, where colour and impurity control affect downstream reactions.
AnthraquinoneUpstream intermediate for selected anthraquinone dye manufacture rather than a finished textile dye, supplied against the synthesis purity and impurity profile.
Antimony Potassium TartrateSpecialised textile-processing and mordant systems whose process specification explicitly names antimony potassium tartrate.
Antimony TrioxideSynergist in textile back-coating and treated fabric formulations that must meet a flammability specification, usually paired with a brominated retardant already selected by the formulator.
ATMPChelating or bleach-stabilising component in selected textile processing formulations.
AzodicarbonamideUsed in foamed layers for coated fabrics and synthetic leather production.
Base OilSpindle, coning and fibre lubricant blending where a light solvent neutral grade suits the finish and wash-off requirement.
BeeswaxResist-wax and batik processing where beeswax is used to control dye penetration and pattern definition.
Behentrimonium ChlorideCationic softening and antistatic component for selected textile-treatment formulations where a long-chain quaternary ammonium material is specified.
Behentrimonium MethosulfateConsidered in selected textile-softening and fibre-treatment formulations after compatibility testing.
Benzyl AcetateSelected textile-processing and finishing formulations that use benzyl acetate as an aroma chemical, solvent or process component under a defined technical specification.
Brominated Flame RetardantUsed in selected textile back-coating formulations where the exact brominated chemistry and compatibility requirements are defined.
Butyl AcetateSolvent and carrier in selected leather finishes, textile coatings and related surface treatments, subject to formulation compatibility.
Butyl AcrylateComonomer in textile and leather finishing polymers, pigment printing binders and nonwoven binders where softness and hand are set by the ester choice.
Butyl CellosolveSolvent and carrier in selected textile, leather finish and related surface treatments that call for 2-butoxyethanol.
Butyl DiglycolCarrier and levelling solvent in dyeing, printing and finishing baths that rely on solvent and water miscibility across the process temperature range.
Butyl Diglycol AcetateRetarder in textile screen inks and related printing chemistry, where premature drying in the mesh costs more than a slower cycle does.
Butyl StearateFibre and yarn lubricant, softener component and antistatic carrier in spinning and finishing oils, where a light fatty ester reduces friction without a heavy residual feel.
Calcium AcetateDyeing and printing recipes where calcium acetate is used to control pH and assist dye fixation on the fibre.
Calcium FormateLeather processing and related technical applications where a calcium formate salt is specified in the process recipe.
Calcium HypochloriteOxidative bleaching and whitening steps in selected textile wet processes that specify calcium hypochlorite rather than peroxide or liquid bleach.
CaprolactamFibre-grade caprolactam for nylon 6 textile yarn, carpet fibre and industrial yarn production, where colour and impurity controls affect spinning.
Carbon DisulfideXanthation reagent in viscose rayon fibre production, where it is bought against a mill's stated grade and consumption rate.
Carboxylated Nitrile Rubber LatexBinder for nonwoven fabrics and textile finishes where film strength and fibre bonding are required.
Carboxylated Styrene-Butadiene LatexBinder for carpet backing, textile coating and nonwoven applications under the converter's mechanical and process requirements.
Carboxymethyl CelluloseWarp sizing before weaving, and thickener in pigment print paste.
CaseinProtein binder and finishing aid in textile and leather processing, applied for handle, coating adhesion and surface build.
Castor OilWetting and softening in fibre and leather processing, and a lubricant on yarn through spinning.
CatalaseResidual-peroxide removal after bleaching and before dyeing, reducing the oxidant carryover that can interfere with subsequent dye and finishing steps.
Cationic StarchWarp sizing for cotton and blend yarns, and adhesion aid in textile finishing.
CellulaseBiopolishing of cellulosic fabrics, denim finishing and removal of surface fibrils, with enzyme profile and activity selected around fibre type, pH, temperature and treatment time.
Cetrimonium ChlorideUsed in fibre, fabric-softening and textile-treatment formulations where cationic charge is required.
Cetyl AlcoholIntermediate or auxiliary component in selected textile and leather finishing systems that use C16 fatty alcohol.
Chain OilHigh-temperature lubrication for stenter, dryer and heat-setting chains where the fluid must control wear without leaving excessive evaporative residue or deposits around heated chainways.
Chlorinated ParaffinFlame-retardant treatment component in selected technical textile and fabric coating systems, subject to the required grade and end-use specification.
Chromium NitrateMordanting and after-treatment chemistry for chrome-mordant dyeing, and related leather processing work that calls for a soluble chromium(III) salt.
Chromium SulphateChromium sulphate may be specified as a mordant in textile processing.
Chromium(III) ChlorideApplication-qualified chromium salt for selected textile and colour processes where the exact Cr(III) identity and complete process controls are defined.
Cocamide MEANon-ionic auxiliary in textile scouring, wetting and softening formulations that specify a coconut fatty acid monoethanolamide.
Cocamide Methyl MEANon-ionic auxiliary in textile scouring and wetting formulations that specify a fatty acid amide surfactant.
Coco GlucosideWetting and scouring auxiliary in textile wet processing, where a non-ionic sugar surfactant is chosen for low-foam handling and compatibility with the rest of the bath.
Copper SulphateMordant and process chemical in textile dyeing and printing operations.
Corn StarchWarp sizing to protect yarn during weaving, and a thickener in selected print pastes and related textile processes.
CottonRaw lint for yarn spinning and nonwoven fibre processing, selected around staple, fineness, strength, colour and contamination limits. Finished yarn and fabric are outside this page's scope.
CyclohexylamineIntermediate in dye and dye-auxiliary manufacture where a cyclohexyl amine function is required.
Decabromodiphenyl OxideUsed in selected textile back-coating and coated-fabric formulations where the exact brominated chemistry is specified by the process owner.
DextrinSizing, finishing and temporary binding in textile processing where a water-dispersible starch-derived polymer is specified.
Diacetone AlcoholProcessing and stripping solvent in selected dyeing, printing and finishing operations, and a carrier where partial water miscibility is needed.
Diethylene GlycolHumectant in textile processing and finishing where moisture retention and handling behaviour of the fibre or fabric are controlled with DEG.
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl EtherAuxiliary solvent in dyeing and printing pastes, helping disperse dyestuff and levelling agents through the bath.
Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl EtherSolvent and coupling component in selected textile dyeing and auxiliary formulations.
DiglycolamineIntermediate in selected textile chemical formulations.
Diisobutyl AdipateFormulation component for coated textiles, synthetic leather and related flexible finishes where the specified grade is qualified.
Diisononyl PhthalatePlastisol and solution coating of woven and knitted substrates for tarpaulin, banner cloth, conveyor belting and artificial leather.
DimethylacetamideSolvent in synthetic fibre production and textile processing where a defined amide solvent is required.
DimethylethanolamineAuxiliary and pH-control amine in dyeing, printing and finishing baths, and an intermediate for cationic dye and softener chemistry.
DimethylformamideSpinning and process solvent for acrylic and spandex fibre production and related fibre manufacturing steps.
Disodium PhosphateBuffering of dyeing, scouring and finishing baths where pH has to be held steady through the run.
DMDHEUDurable-press, easy-care, crease-resistant and dimensional-stability finishing of cotton and other cellulosic fabrics.
Dodecylbenzenesulphonic AcidWetting, scouring and process-detergent formulations that specify an acid-form alkylbenzene sulphonic raw material.
DTPAUsed in textile processing and peroxide bleaching formulations to sequester metal ions that can interfere with process control.
DTPMPAChelating and peroxide-stabilising component in selected textile preparation and bleaching formulations.
EDTARemoves metal ions from the dye bath so shades reproduce batch to batch, and protects peroxide bleaching from metal catalysed decomposition.
EO-PO Block CopolymerUsed in textile wetting, scouring and other low-foam processing formulations.
Esterquat Fabric SoftenerCationic softener for textile finishing of cotton and blended fabrics; applied in pad-dry or mill baths to improve handle, softness and fabric feel after processing.
Ethoxylated Castor OilWetting, scouring and levelling aid in dyeing and finishing baths, and a component of spinning and fibre lubricant formulations that need a water-soluble non-ionic surfactant.
Ethyl AcetoacetateUsed in synthesis of selected colourants and dye intermediates for industrial processing.
Ethyl AcrylateComonomer in textile finishing polymers, pigment printing binders, nonwoven binders and carpet-backing latices, where hand and softness follow the ester chosen for the recipe.
Ethylene Acrylic Acid CopolymerAqueous EAA wax dispersions are considered for selected textile and leather finishing formulations.
Ethylene UreaRaw material for selected durable-press and easy-care textile resin systems where an ethylene-urea intermediate is specified.
Ethylhexyl OleateSoftening and finishing auxiliary where a low-odour ester oil is used in textile processing formulations.
Fatty Alcohol EthoxylateUsed in scouring, wetting and levelling formulations, with chain length and ethylene oxide number selected for the process.
Ferric NitrateMordant and dyeing auxiliary in selected textile wet-processing routes that use ferric nitrate for shade development or metal-ion treatment.
Ferric SulfateMordant and process chemical in selected dyeing and finishing operations that call for ferric sulfate.
Fish OilFeedstock for specialist fish-oil derivatives used in leather fatliquoring and related processing, where the downstream manufacturer defines the oil quality needed before chemical modification.
FormalinTextile finishing and resin treatment chemistry where aqueous formaldehyde is specified for crosslinking or intermediate preparation.
Formic AcidAcid for dyeing and finishing processes that require formic acid for pH control, dye fixation support or related textile wet-processing steps.
GLDAChelating agent and peroxide stabiliser in bleaching and dyeing processes where metal ions must be controlled.
Glutaric AcidProcessing ingredient for selected textile and leather chemistry where the formulator specifies concentration, compatibility and finished-process targets.
GlycerineSoftening and lubricating fibre during finishing, and conditioning yarn before weaving.
Glycolic AcidProcess aid in selected textile preparation and finishing operations that call for glycolic acid on the production specification.
GlyoxalCellulose crosslinker in durable-press, easy-care and crease-resist finishing, selected by mills specifying a dialdehyde route rather than a formaldehyde-based resin system.
Glyoxylic AcidSelected textile treatment and finishing chemistry requiring a reactive organic intermediate.
Guar GumSizing and thickening aid in selected textile processing baths and print pastes where cold-water viscosity is useful.
Gum DamarResin component in selected batik and resist-wax blends, where hardness, cracking behaviour and compatibility with the other waxes are formulation considerations.
HEDPStabiliser and metal-control aid in peroxide bleaching and related textile wet processes where residual iron or copper would damage fibre or waste peroxide.
HEUR ThickenerRheology adjustment in compatible textile printing pastes and water-borne processing formulations.
Hexylene GlycolSolvent and levelling auxiliary in dyeing and finishing baths, and a component of scouring, printing and softener auxiliaries.
Hydrogen PeroxideBleaching agent for cotton and other fibres where a chlorine-free whitening step is preferred and residual chlorine would affect shade or downstream finishing.
Hydroxyethyl CelluloseThickener and rheology modifier in selected textile printing, coating and finishing pastes that call for a water-soluble, non-ionic cellulose ether.
Hydroxylamine SulphateReducing and process-chemistry applications in textile and dye production.
Hydroxypropyl MethacrylateTextile binders and finishing polymers requiring adhesion or crosslinkable hydroxyl groups.
Isoamyl AcetateSolvent and carrier in shoe polish, leather finishes and related surface treatments where a lacquer-type ester solvent is specified.
Isodecyl PelargonateUsed in selected textile-lubricant formulations requiring a low-viscosity ester component.
Isopropyl PalmitateFibre, yarn and knitting lubricant and softening component in spin-finish and processing blends that use a light ester for lubricity and easier scouring.
Karaya GumThickening agent for textile printing pastes and finishing systems where a natural gum is specified.
KeratinProtein-based textile and fibre-finishing development using a specified hydrolysed grade, with compatibility and performance assessed in the customer's treatment system.
LaccaseEnzyme for dye decolourisation and selected textile-processing steps where activity, pH range and compatibility are matched to the process.
LanolinWool and leather softening, spinning and finishing lubricants, and dressing compounds where a natural wax handles better on fibre than a mineral base.
Lauramine OxideWetting, scouring and antistatic auxiliary in textile wet processing, where its pH dependent charge behaviour lets one surfactant work across acidic and neutral baths.
Lauryl Myristyl AlcoholRaw material for textile auxiliary formulations that call for a blended C12-C14 fatty alcohol.
Lauryl-Cetyl AlcoholComponent of textile finishing auxiliaries and lubricant systems where a mid-cut fatty alcohol is specified.
Lauryl-Stearyl AlcoholWax-like component in finishing and fibre-lubrication auxiliaries, subject to melt behaviour and chain profile agreed for the process.
Lead AcetateMordant and dyeing auxiliary for textile processes where lead acetate is specified by the dyeing route.
Lead NitrateMordant and dye intermediate work in traditional textile chemistry, where the lead salt is applied under the dyer's own process conditions.
Linseed OilDressing and conditioning oil in leather finishing and selected fibre treatments that call for a drying oil rather than a stable non-drying one.
Lithium HydroxideDye and specialty organic synthesis that calls for a lithium base rather than sodium or potassium hydroxide because of solubility or salt-form requirements.
Magnesium AcetateMordant and dyeing auxiliary in textile printing and finishing routes that call for a soluble magnesium acetate rather than a sulphate or chloride salt.
Magnesium SulphateProcess salt in selected dyeing, finishing and fibre-treatment formulations.
Maleic AcidSpecialty textile-treatment and finishing formulations that explicitly call for maleic acid, with purity and dissolution behaviour matched to the bath or polymer system.
Matpers FD 297Wetting and emulsifying aid in textile auxiliaries, dyeing and finishing baths where a water-soluble non-ionic ethoxylate is useful.
Matting AgentUsed in leather and textile finishing formulations where gloss reduction and surface character are part of the finish specification.
MelamineFeedstock for melamine resin finishes used where crease resistance, dimensional stability or durable surface performance is required.
Melamine-Formaldehyde ResinAmino-resin crosslinker in selected textile finishing formulations where the grade must match catalyst, bath stability, cure conditions and finished-fabric requirements.
Methacrylic AcidComonomer in polymer finishes, pigment printing binders and leather finishing systems that need a carboxylated acrylic backbone.
Methyl AcrylateBinder and finishing component for textile coatings, backings and nonwoven systems.
Methyl DiethanolamineProcess additive and intermediate in selected textile finishing and related aqueous systems that specify an MDEA amine.
Methyl Ester EthoxylateWetting, scouring and washing aid in textile preparation and finishing processes.
Methyl OleateFibre, yarn and leather lubricant component where a light ester with good wash-off behaviour is specified.
Methylene BlueBasic dye for selected textile and fibre colouring processes that name methylene blue in the formulation or shade requirement.
MGDAMetal-ion control and bleach-stabilisation support in compatible textile processing systems.
Mimosa ExtractTannin-based dyeing or treatment applications where industrial mimosa or wattle extract is explicitly specified.
Modified StarchWarp sizing and finishing, where a thin-boiling grade coats yarn evenly at workable solids and washes out again at the desizing stage.
Monoethylene GlycolFeedstock for polyester staple fibre, filament and related textile polymer production.
MonoisopropanolamineUsed in textile auxiliary formulations where a water-miscible alkanolamine is specified.
Monosodium PhosphatepH control in dyeing, scouring and finishing baths that have to be held on the acid side through the run.
N-ButanolSolvent and auxiliary in leather finishing, textile coating and related surface treatments, subject to formulation compatibility.
N-Butyl OleateLubricating and processing aid in selected textile chemical formulations.
NaphthaleneIntermediate for dye dispersants and related sulphonate auxiliaries used in dyeing and textile processing. Match form and purity to the dispersant process.
Nickel AcetateMordant applications in textile dyeing where nickel acetate is specified by the process formulation.
Nitrile Butadiene LatexTextile and nonwoven processors use Nitrile butadiene latex for coating, backing and impregnation where flexibility, adhesion, oil resistance and process behaviour are evaluated in the complete system.
Nitrilotriacetic AcidMetal-ion control in textile processing and peroxide bleach-stabilisation systems.
NitrocelluloseCoated-fabric and leather-finishing systems that use a compatible nitrocellulose lacquer to build colour, gloss and a fast-drying surface film.
Nonylphenol EthoxylateWetting, scouring and processing aid in textile preparation and related wet-processing steps where a nonylphenol ethoxylate grade is named on the process sheet.
Nylon 6Used as a polymer chip feedstock for textile yarn, industrial filament, cord and monofilament production.
Nylon 66Used as a polymer feedstock for industrial yarn, tyre cord, bristles and selected textile filaments.
O-PhenylphenolUsed in selected textile auxiliary, leather and hide preservation formulations according to the required product specification.
Octylphenol EthoxylateUsed in textile scouring, wetting and process formulations where the specified ethoxylate profile suits the bath.
Oleic AcidLubricant and softening agent in fibre and fabric processing where a liquid oleic cut supports handling and finish.
Olive OilSoftening and lubricating oil in selected fibre and leather processing where the process sheet names an olive oil of a given grade.
Optical BrightenerSelected types are used in cotton, polyester and nylon dyeing or finishing, with the substrate and lightfastness requirement stated by the buyer.
Oxalic AcidProcess aid in selected textile preparation and dyeing operations, including treatment of iron-derived marks when specified by the production process.
Para DichlorobenzeneBuilding-block intermediate for certain dye intermediates used in textile colourant manufacture where the para isomer is required.
Paraffin WaxBatik resist wax, blended with rosin, beeswax or microcrystalline wax to set how far the wax cracks and how sharply the dye line holds.
Paraffinic OilSpin finish, coning and fibre lubricant formulation, where a light paraffinic cut gives the required lubricity and washes off cleanly at scouring.
ParaxyleneFeedstock for polyester fibre and filament value chains through the PTA or DMT route, with the required grade matched to the downstream process.
PBTCUsed in selected peroxide-bleach stabilisation formulations for textile processing.
Peracetic AcidBleaching cotton and blends, and treating process water in dyehouses where a peroxygen chemistry is preferred to hypochlorite.
PerchloroethyleneCommercial dry-cleaning and textile cleaning solvent for removing oils, greases and soils from garments and related textile articles where perchloroethylene dry cleaning solvent is specified.
Phenol Sulphonic AcidUsed in selected leather and textile sulphonation-auxiliary formulations.
Phthalic AnhydrideIntermediate for anthraquinone and phthalocyanine dyes and pigments used in textile dyeing and colourant manufacture.
Pigment Green 7Pigment for printing pastes and pigment-dyed textile systems where a phthalocyanine green colorant is specified.
Poly Aluminium ChlorideColour and COD removal from dyehouse wastewater where a poly aluminium chloride coagulant is specified.
Poly Ferric SulphateTreatment of textile effluent for colour and suspended-solids reduction before downstream processing.
Polyacrylic AcidDispersing and sequestering aid in dyeing and scouring baths, and a thickener component in aqueous pigment print pastes.
Polyamide-Epichlorohydrin ResinSelected fibre and nonwoven treatment systems may evaluate PAE resin where a cationic wet-strength or bonding contribution is specified.
Polychloroprene LatexCoated textile, bonding and nonwoven applications requiring chloroprene adhesion or film performance in an aqueous system.
PolyDADMACUsed as a dye-fixation and process-treatment polymer and in textile effluent programmes where PolyDADMAC chemistry suits the colour and solids-removal objective.
Polyethylene TerephthalateFibre grade PET chips are melt-spun into polyester filament, staple fibre and nonwoven materials, with viscosity, colour and spinning performance matched to the production line.
Polyethylene WaxOxidised and emulsifiable grades feed textile and leather finishing auxiliaries, where the polar wax is chosen for water dispersibility.
PolyethyleneimineDye-fixation and surface-modification input in textile processes whose fibre, dye system and bath conditions are compatible with the selected PEI grade.
Polylactic AcidMelt-spinning polymer for staple fibre, continuous filament and nonwoven manufacture, selected by flow, thermal and drawing behaviour.
Polyoxyethylene DioleateWetting, softening, lubricating and emulsifying component in textile processing and fibre-treatment systems.
Polypropylene ResinSpunbond and meltblown nonwovens, staple fibre, raffia tape and woven sacks made from fibre or extrusion grades with the appropriate melt-flow range.
Polysorbate 20Scouring, wetting and levelling in dyeing and finishing, for even dye uptake across the fabric.
Polysorbate 85Emulsifier and processing aid for selected textile lubricants, spin finishes and treatment formulations.
Polyurethane DispersionBinder and finish for textile coating, printing and synthetic-leather systems where hand feel, abrasion performance, flexing and wash or hydrolysis profile are specified.
Polyvinyl AcetateTextile formulations use suitable PVAc emulsions as sizing, finishing and nonwoven binders where film flexibility, adhesion and processing viscosity are defined by the fabric and application method.
Polyvinyl AlcoholWarp sizing polymer for spun yarns, helping reduce breakage during weaving and supporting controlled desizing after fabric formation.
Potash AlumMordant in dyeing of natural fibres, helping fix dye to the fibre and improve colour retention in conventional mordanting processes.
Potassium AcetateProcessing and finishing baths that need a soluble potassium salt for pH buffering, and dye-fixing steps where the acetate ion is preferred to a mineral salt.
Potassium C12-13 Alkyl PhosphateWetting, antistatic and processing aid in selected textile-treatment systems where a potassium alkyl phosphate is specified.
Potassium DichromateMordant or oxidising process aid in selected dyeing and textile wet processes that still call for potassium dichromate on the recipe.
Potassium FormateAuxiliary applications in leather and textile processing where potassium formate is part of the formulation.
Potassium MetabisulfiteSelected reducing and antichlor treatment steps in textile dyeing and finishing processes that specify potassium metabisulfite.
Potassium OleateWetting, scouring and emulsifying component in suitable textile-processing formulations, selected against bath pH, foam and fibre compatibility.
Potassium PermanganateOxidative bleaching or decolourising aid in selected textile and related wet-process formulations that call for KMnO4.
Potassium PersulfateDesizing and bleach activation, oxidising starch size and boosting peroxide bleaching systems.
Potato StarchWarp sizing and film-forming starch for yarn protection during weaving, selected against the required viscosity and modification type.
Propylene Glycol DiacetateCarrier or processing solvent in selected textile coating, printing and finishing formulations where PGDA is specified.
Propylene Glycol Methyl EtherSolvent and levelling aid in textile and leather processing, and in printing pastes that need a water-compatible solvent.
Pyrithione ZincPreservation or antimicrobial treatment formulations for selected textile and fibre applications, subject to the buyer's approved use specification.
Quaternium-18Softening and antistatic component in fabric-softener and textile-treatment formulations requiring a dialkyl quaternary active.
RayonStaple fibre for spun yarn and blends, plus filament yarn for woven and knitted fabrics, linings, furnishings and decorative textile constructions. Fibre dimensions, yarn construction, colour and finish are matched to the mill's process.
Ricinoleic AcidUsed as an intermediate for surfactants, sulphonated oils and textile auxiliaries.
Salicylic AcidIntermediate in selected dye and pigment chemistry where salicylic acid is named on the process specification.
SBR LatexCarpet backing and foam compounds, nonwoven binding and textile finishing, where the latex is compounded with fillers and thickeners before application.
Silicone EmulsionSoftening and finishing of fabric, yarn and fibre, applied from an aqueous bath, with cationic, amino-functional and micro-emulsion grades chosen to suit the liquor and the application method.
Silicone OilSoftener and lubricant in finishing, and the spin finish and thread lubricant that cuts needle friction and yarn breakage.
Soda AshAlkali for pH control in reactive dyeing of cotton, where carbonate helps fix the dye to the fibre.
Sodium 2-Ethylhexyl SulfateApplied in scouring, wetting and dyeing auxiliary formulations where solution concentration and pH are grade-selection factors.
Sodium AcetateDye-bath and finishing aid used to help control pH, support dye fixation and improve colour fastness in textile processing.
Sodium AlginatePrint-paste thickener for reactive dyeing, supporting colour yield and sharp definition without staining the fibre when the paste is correctly prepared.
Sodium BisulfiteLiquid reducing and antichlor duties in selected textile processing systems.
Sodium BisulphateAcid buffer and pH adjustment in textile and leather wet processing where a dry acid salt is preferred to a liquid dose.
Sodium BorohydrideBleaching and reductive process chemistry in textile wet processing where a borohydride reducing agent is required.
Sodium BromateUsed in selected dyeing and printing processes for oxidation of vat and sulphur dyes and in discharge work.
Sodium C10-13 AlkylbenzenesulfonateWetting and washing agent in textile processing where an anionic surfactant is required for scouring or laundering steps.
Sodium ChlorideElectrolyte and process salt in dyeing and related wet-processing baths where industrial sodium chloride is part of the recipe.
Sodium ChloriteOxidative bleaching of cotton, linen and blended fabrics in wet-processing lines that call for sodium chlorite rather than peroxide or hypochlorite bleaching.
Sodium Dioctyl SulfosuccinateWetting and scouring aid in textile process baths where strong surface-tension reduction helps liquor penetrate fibre evenly before dyeing or finishing.
Sodium Dodecylbenzene SulphonateWetting, scouring and detergent duty in textile processing auxiliaries.
Sodium Formaldehyde SulfoxylateSodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate is used for discharge printing, vat and sulphur dye reduction, dye stripping and colour correction.
Sodium FormateReducing and buffering agent in dyeing and printing, holding pH in acid dye systems and in printing pastes.
Sodium GlucoheptonateMetal-ion control and peroxide-stabilising component in selected textile preparation, washing and bleaching formulations.
Sodium GluconateChelating agent in dyeing and preparation baths, reducing metal-ion interference with shade consistency and peroxide stability.
Sodium HexametaphosphateProcessing aid in textile preparation and dyeing baths where metal-ion control and water conditioning improve bath stability.
Sodium HydrosulfideSelected dyeing and chemical-processing systems where a sodium hydrosulfide grade is qualified for the process.
Sodium HydrosulfiteReducing agent for vat and sulphur dyeing, reduction clearing after polyester dyeing, and colour stripping of off-shade or reworked goods.
Sodium HydroxideMercerising cotton to improve dye uptake and fibre strength, and scouring before dyeing.
Sodium HypochloriteBleaching and whitening of suitable fibres and fabrics in processes that accept a chlorine bleach rather than a peroxide system.
Sodium Lauryl SulphateWetting and scouring agent that helps liquor penetrate fibre evenly before dyeing.
Sodium M-NitrobenzenesulfonateUsed as a mild oxidising auxiliary in reactive dyeing and printing, vat and sulphur dyeing, and discharge printing where the process calls for protection against reductive conditions.
Sodium MetabisulfiteReducing and antichlor treatment in selected textile dyeing and finishing operations.
Sodium MetasilicateScouring cotton before dyeing, and a stabiliser in peroxide bleaching that holds the bleach back from decomposing too fast.
Sodium NitriteIntermediate and process input for selected dye and colourant chemistry where sodium nitrite is specified rather than other sodium salts.
Sodium PerborateBleaching and brightening cotton and blends on jobs where a solid peroxide source is easier to handle and store than liquid peroxide.
Sodium PercarbonateBleaching and brightening cotton and blends on jobs where chlorine would damage fibre or leave a residue the buyer will not accept.
Sodium PersulfateDesizing and bleach activation, oxidising starch size off greige cloth and lifting the whiteness reached by a peroxide bleach.
Sodium PolyacrylateDispersing and sequestering aid in dyeing, printing paste preparation and scouring baths, keeping dye particles and hardness salts off the fibre.
Sodium SesquicarbonateScouring and dye bath buffering in textile processing, and alkaline steps in leather work where pH stability matters more than raw alkali strength.
Sodium SilicofluorideLaundry sour and souring blends used to neutralise residual alkalinity after washing, and selected textile processing baths that specify a fluorosilicate salt.
Sodium SulphateProcess salt in dyeing, levelling and finishing baths where sodium sulphate supports dye uptake and bath chemistry on the named grade.
Sodium SulphideTextile dyeing and sulphur-dye manufacture or application where sodium sulphide is the reducing or process chemical named on the dye recipe.
Sodium SulphiteReducing steps in dyeing and textile wet processing, including dye bath and bleach-related work where a sulphite salt is required.
Sodium ThiocyanateAcrylic fibre spinning and wet processing, and textile dyeing or printing baths that specify sodium thiocyanate as a process salt or solvent component.
Sodium ThioglycolateReducing agent in selected textile processing, dyeing and finishing systems where the sodium thioglycolate grade is specified.
Sodium ThiosulphateNeutralisation of residual chlorine after bleaching, and related reducing steps in textile wet processing where a thiosulphate salt is specified.
Sodium Toluene SulfonateHydrotrope or coupling component in selected textile cleaning, wetting and process-auxiliary formulations made to a stated recipe.
Sodium Xylene SulfonateWetting and solubilising aid in selected textile and leather process baths where improved aqueous solubility of actives supports even treatment.
Sorbitan MonostearateUsed in textile lubricant and processing formulations requiring a non-ionic lipophilic emulsifier.
Sorbitan TristearateEmulsifier and processing aid in compatible textile lubricant and treatment formulations.
Stannous ChlorideMordant and reducing agent in dyeing and printing houses, including discharge and stripping work where the tin(II) state does the reduction.
Sulfamic AcidUsed in dye and pigment chemistry and related textile processing where a solid sulfonic acid intermediate is required.
Sulphur PowderElemental sulphur input for sulphur dye manufacture and selected textile intermediate processes that call for powdered sulphur.
Tallow Amine EthoxylateUsed in antistatic, softening and emulsification formulations for textile processing.
Tapioca StarchWarp sizing to protect yarn through weaving, and a thickener in print pastes.
TartrazineAcid dye for wool, silk and polyamide fibres, and for the yellow component of shade blends, where it is bought under the Acid Yellow 23 designation.
TCPPUsed in selected coated-fabric and textile back-coating formulations where TCPP is the named phosphate ester and the substrate and binder are compatible.
Terephthalic AcidPurified terephthalic acid for polyester-fibre production where colour, purity and polymerisation controls follow the fibre specification.
TergitolWetting, scouring and emulsifying aid in textile processing, including fabric preparation and related aqueous process baths.
TetrahydrofuranIntermediate solvent context for PTMEG and spandex-related polymer routes where THF is named in the process specification.
Tetrahydrofurfuryl AlcoholUsed as a solvent and dye assistant in textile processing formulations.
Tetrasodium HEDPUsed in textile bleaching and process formulations where a neutralised organophosphonate chelant is specified.
Thermoplastic PolyurethaneFilm lamination, coated fabrics, synthetic leather and seam-bonding systems using film, powder or adhesive grades matched to the textile process.
ThiodiglycolIntermediate and process component in the manufacture of selected dyes and textile chemicals.
Thioglycolic AcidProcess chemical for selected leather, wool and textile finishing routes that call for a thiol-carboxylic acid intermediate.
ThioureaProcessing auxiliary in dyeing, printing and finishing operations, and a reactant in auxiliary manufacture for textile treatment chemicals.
THPSUsed as an input in selected textile-finishing chemistry.
Trichloroisocyanuric AcidOxidative bleaching and whitening steps in wet processes that specify a chlorinated isocyanurate rather than peroxide or a hypochlorite.
TriclosanAntimicrobial treatment of selected fibres, fabrics and textile finishes where a triclosan active is written into the process specification.
Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl EtherUsed in textile and leather auxiliary formulations as a solvent and coupling component.
TriisopropanolamineTriisopropanolamine is used as an intermediate or neutralising component in selected textile auxiliary formulations.
Triphenyl PhosphateAdditive for selected textile coatings, back-coatings and polymer-bound treatments that specify triphenyl phosphate for plasticising or flame-retardant performance.
Triton X-100Used in textile wetting, scouring and process formulations that require a liquid nonionic surfactant with the specified performance profile.
TXIBPlasticising component in selected coated-textile and synthetic-leather systems, chosen around coating viscosity, fusion conditions and finished flexibility.
Vinyl Acetate MonomerMonomer for polymer dispersions used in textile coatings, finishes and nonwoven binder systems.
Wheat StarchWarp sizing and finishing systems where paste viscosity, adhesion and film behaviour are specified for the textile process.
White OilLubricating and processing component in fibre, yarn and textile auxiliary formulations where a colourless oil is specified.
WoolGreasy and scoured wool for woollen or worsted processing, with diameter, staple, crimp, colour and cleanliness selected for spinning, blending, knitting, weaving, felting or nonwoven conversion.
XylanaseProcessing of compatible plant fibres and textile substrates using a xylanase preparation matched to the fibre composition, bath conditions and downstream operations.
Zinc AcetateMordant and process salt in textile dyeing and finishing systems that specify zinc acetate rather than another zinc salt.
Zinc ChlorideMordant or process aid in selected textile dyeing, printing and finishing formulations where zinc chloride is named in the production specification.
Zinc DiethyldithiocarbamateComponent in selected rubber-coated textile, elastic and dipped-fabric cure systems where zinc diethyldithiocarbamate is named by the formulation.
Zinc NitrateZinc salt input for selected textile and dyeing process chemistry where the grade, hydration state and impurity limits are defined by the buyer.
Zinc SulphateProcess chemical in rayon and textile processing formulations that call for zinc sulphate as a process salt.

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