Wetting Agent BX

Classic anionic wetting and penetrating agent for textile, dye, leather and industrial formulation systems.

Product CodeGAC-IC-WA-BX
CAS No.25638-17-9
Physical FormWhite to light beige powder
Primary MarketsTextile pretreatment, dyeing, leather, industrial cleaning, powders
Main RoleSodium butyl naphthalene sulfonate / anionic wetting agent
SupportTDS, MSDS, COA and export enquiry support

Wetting Agent BX is a practical, cost-effective anionic wetting and penetrating agent used to improve liquid penetration into fibers, powders and substrates.

It is suitable where rapid wetting is needed before dyeing, cleaning, leather treatment or powder incorporation steps.

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Key Performance Functions

Rapid Wetting

Improves liquid penetration into fibers, powders and substrates.

Dyeing Support

Supports uniform wetting before dyeing or printing operations.

Leather Processing

Assists soaking and chemical penetration in leather treatment.

Powder Wetting

Helps reduce floating and agglomeration during mixing.

Broad Industrial Use

Suitable for many water-based processing systems after validation.

Main Specifications

ParameterSpecification / Typical Range
AppearanceWhite to light beige powder
Active Matter60% min typical / grade dependent
pH Value6.0 – 9.0 typical aqueous solution
Moisture8.0% max typical
SolubilitySoluble in water
Ionic CharacterAnionic
Wetting PerformanceFast wetting / penetration
CompatibilityCompatible with many anionic / nonionic systems after testing

Note: The above values are typical technical data for reference. Final agreed specification, TDS and COA shall prevail.

Recommended Application Areas

Application AreaTypical UseCustomer Value
Textile PretreatmentWetting and penetration before processing.Improves process uniformity and liquid uptake.
Dye & Pigment ProcessingPowder wetting and dispersion start-up.Reduces floating and improves processing efficiency.
Leather ProcessingSoaking, dyeing and auxiliary penetration.Improves chemical contact and penetration.
Industrial CleaningSurface wetting and penetration support.Supports contact with difficult surfaces.

Typical Dosage / Technical Notes

ApplicationTypical Starting Dosage / UseTechnical Note
Textile processing0.5 – 2.0 g/L typical starting rangeAdjust by fabric, bath ratio and process.
Leather processing0.2% – 1.0% on process weightConfirm by leather type and process sequence.
Industrial cleaning0.1% – 1.0% typicalEvaluate foam and substrate compatibility.

Document Support

DocumentUseAccess
TDSTechnical data and grade positioningDownload TDS
MSDSSafety and handling supportDownload MSDS
COABatch confirmation after orderSend Enquiry

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