Farrell, M. J., De Boskey, M. J., & Ankeny, M. A. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2016, 4(3), 1569-1572.
A significant drawback of enzyme bleaching of cotton fabrics is that although white fabric is obtained, it is not easy to obtain initial and instantaneous wetting. It has been found that naturally derived surfactants such as sodium surfactin can be used in conjunction with conventional textile surfactants during enzyme bleaching to achieve faster initial and instantaneous wetting.
Content of sodium surfactin and wetting time
Adding sodium surfactin to the bleaching bath can greatly shorten the initial wetting time. The initial wetting time of typical enzyme bleaching agents is relatively slow (D1, SS0). Even adding 0.005 g/L of sodium surfactin will shorten the initial wetting time by half. The addition of 0.1 g/L sodium surfactin resulted in instantaneous absorption of water droplets, while the average absorption time without sodium surfactant was 19.2 seconds. Interestingly, fabrics produced solely by the use of sodium surfactin do not absorb water after two minutes.
What is the product name for CAS number 302933-83-1?
The product name is Sodium surfactin.
What are some synonyms for Sodium surfactin?
Surfactin, sodium salt are synonyms for Sodium surfactin.
What is the percentage of actives in Sodium surfactin?
The percentage of actives in Sodium surfactin is 75%.
What is the physical state of Sodium surfactin?
Sodium surfactin is a solid.
What are some typical applications of Sodium surfactin?
Sodium surfactin is commonly used as a gel-forming agent, emulsifying agent, and dispersing agent.
How is Sodium surfactin commonly used as a gel-forming agent?
Sodium surfactin is used to form gels in various applications.
What type of agent is Sodium surfactin as an emulsifier?
Sodium surfactin acts as an emulsifying agent.
In what ways can Sodium surfactin be used as a dispersing agent?
Sodium surfactin can be used to disperse substances in various products.
What is the main function of Sodium surfactin as an emulsifying agent?
The main function of Sodium surfactin as an emulsifying agent is to help mix oil and water-based ingredients.
What are some other potential applications for Sodium surfactin besides being a gel-forming, emulsifying, and dispersing agent?
Sodium surfactin can also be used as a foaming agent, cleaning agent, or even as a stabilizer in certain products.
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