Dye Fixing Agents

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Dye-fixing agents

Fixatives that improve wash fastness on dyed fabrics.

Ionic type: Specialty
Typical HLB: See grade / TDS
Foam: Formulation-dependent
Key industries: Textile

Biodegradability: Confirm on TDS/COA for the specific grade. Many Esteem nonionics are readily biodegradable; anionics follow the detergent screen for that family.

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Applications

Esteem is one of the few manufacturers providing a full range of solutions required in the Leather Industry. We provide products for Beam House application, Liquid Syntans, Powder Syntans, Fatliquors, Dye Fixers, and Finishing application.

Product range

Solutions for colour fastness

Venfix NFDF

PRODUCT NAME	APPLICATION
Concentrated cationic non-formaldehyde based dye fixing agent	Based on aliphatic amine derivative — Appearance: Colourless to paleyellow clear liquid, pH of 10% solution: 7 ± 1, SolIdcontent:Min.65%, Ionic Nature: Cationic — Zero free formaldehyde Unlike conventional dye fixing agents, it does not impair * light fastness' as well as dyeing shades.No adverse effect on handle/feel.Improves considerably the wet rub fastness properties of dyeing. — Depending on the depth of dye shade desired, recommended dosage is 0.5-2%.Mildly acidic conditions { pH 5.5 - 6.5 ) at room temperature give best results. — Product is stable for 6 months from date of manufacture, if stored at ambienttemperature in supplied packing.

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Concentrated cationic non-formaldehyde based dye fixing agent

Based on aliphatic amine derivative — Appearance: Colourless to paleyellow clear liquid, pH of 10% solution: 7 ± 1, SolIdcontent:Min.65%, Ionic Nature: Cationic — Zero free formaldehyde Unlike conventional dye fixing agents, it does not impair * light fastness' as well as dyeing shades.No adverse effect on handle/feel.Improves considerably the wet rub fastness properties of dyeing. — Depending on the depth of dye shade desired, recommended dosage is 0.5-2%.Mildly acidic conditions { pH 5.5 - 6.5 ) at room temperature give best results. — Product is stable for 6 months from date of manufacture, if stored at ambienttemperature in supplied packing.

Venfix DF

PRODUCT NAME	APPLICATION
Cationic fixing agent for anionic dyes.	Based on methylol amide derivative — Appearance: Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid, pH of 10% solution: 3 ± 0.5, Solid content: 50 ± 1%, Compatible with: Cationic, nonionic Solubility: Dilutable with water — Serves to improve the fixation of dyeings made with acid and direct dyes.Produces a distinct improvement in the wet fastness properties (water wash and perspiration fastness) — VENFIX - DF is used in the after treatment of dyeing with all anionic dyes, to the extent of 1 - 1.5% on shaved weight & 2 - 3% on dry weight. — To be used with caution on grain leathers that are finished with anionic products, since the cationic charge on the leather surface can adversely affect penetration of finishing season. — Product is stable for 6 months from date of manufacture, if stored at ambient temperature in supplied packing.

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Cationic fixing agent for anionic dyes.

Based on methylol amide derivative — Appearance: Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid, pH of 10% solution: 3 ± 0.5, Solid content: 50 ± 1%, Compatible with: Cationic, nonionic Solubility: Dilutable with water — Serves to improve the fixation of dyeings made with acid and direct dyes.Produces a distinct improvement in the wet fastness properties (water wash and perspiration fastness) — VENFIX - DF is used in the after treatment of dyeing with all anionic dyes, to the extent of 1 - 1.5% on shaved weight & 2 - 3% on dry weight. — To be used with caution on grain leathers that are finished with anionic products, since the cationic charge on the leather surface can adversely affect penetration of finishing season. — Product is stable for 6 months from date of manufacture, if stored at ambient temperature in supplied packing.

Venres Binder 10

PRODUCT NAME	APPLICATION
Aqueous polyacrylate dispersion which produces soft film with slight tackiness	Appearance: Bluish white translucentemulsion, pH: 7 ±0.5, Solidcontent:36±l% — Can be used as a component for grain-tightening impregnations on buffed and full grain leathers.Can be used in top coats for good smoothness and outstanding fastness properties — For grain impregnation : 150-200 g/m2 by spraying. VENRES BINDER 10 can be used to a great advantage in finishing shoe upper, upholstery and similar leathers for better adhesion, rub fastness and overall properties.The finishing season shall comprise pigment dispersion, VENRES BINDER 10, and other modifying auxiliaries as per requirements.VENRES BINDER 10 may also be combined with PU dispersion for up-gradation of leather. — Product is stable for 6 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

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Aqueous polyacrylate dispersion which produces soft film with slight tackiness

Appearance: Bluish white translucentemulsion, pH: 7 ±0.5, Solidcontent:36±l% — Can be used as a component for grain-tightening impregnations on buffed and full grain leathers.Can be used in top coats for good smoothness and outstanding fastness properties — For grain impregnation : 150-200 g/m2 by spraying. VENRES BINDER 10 can be used to a great advantage in finishing shoe upper, upholstery and similar leathers for better adhesion, rub fastness and overall properties.The finishing season shall comprise pigment dispersion, VENRES BINDER 10, and other modifying auxiliaries as per requirements.VENRES BINDER 10 may also be combined with PU dispersion for up-gradation of leather. — Product is stable for 6 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

Venres Binder 20

PRODUCT NAME	APPLICATION
Aqueous polyacrylate dispersion which produces medium soft film with low tackiness	Appearance: Bluish white translucent emulsion, pH:7±0.5, Solidcontent: 36±1% — Can be used as a component for grain-tightening impregnations on buffed and full grain leathers.Can be used in top coats for good smoothness and outstanding fastness properties — For grain impregnation : 150-200 g/m2 by spraying.VENRES BINDER 20 can be used to a great advantage in finishing shoe upper, upholstery and similar leathers for better adhesion, rub fastness and overall properties.The finishing season shall comprise pigment dispersion, VENRES BINDER 20, and other modifying auxiliaries as per requirements.VENRES BINDER 20 may also be combined with PU dispersion for up gradation of leather. — Product is stable for 6 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

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Aqueous polyacrylate dispersion which produces medium soft film with low tackiness

Appearance: Bluish white translucent emulsion, pH:7±0.5, Solidcontent: 36±1% — Can be used as a component for grain-tightening impregnations on buffed and full grain leathers.Can be used in top coats for good smoothness and outstanding fastness properties — For grain impregnation : 150-200 g/m2 by spraying.VENRES BINDER 20 can be used to a great advantage in finishing shoe upper, upholstery and similar leathers for better adhesion, rub fastness and overall properties.The finishing season shall comprise pigment dispersion, VENRES BINDER 20, and other modifying auxiliaries as per requirements.VENRES BINDER 20 may also be combined with PU dispersion for up gradation of leather. — Product is stable for 6 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

Venres Binder 76

PRODUCT NAME	APPLICATION
Aqueous anionic polyacrylate dispersion which produces very soft film with some tackiness	Appearance: Bluish white translucent emulsion, pH: 8.5 ±1, Solidcontent: 22±1% — It produces fine grain break when used as impregnation binder It is also suitable for suede leather in pad & spray applications. It has very finely divided particle size for excellent impregnation. — It can be used for impregnation and in base coat for full grain leather. — Product is stable for 6 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

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Aqueous anionic polyacrylate dispersion which produces very soft film with some tackiness

Appearance: Bluish white translucent emulsion, pH: 8.5 ±1, Solidcontent: 22±1% — It produces fine grain break when used as impregnation binder It is also suitable for suede leather in pad & spray applications. It has very finely divided particle size for excellent impregnation. — It can be used for impregnation and in base coat for full grain leather. — Product is stable for 6 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

Venolac Lmf

PRODUCT NAME	APPLICATION
Nitrocellulose lacquer emulsion	Appearance: Stable white emulsion, Solids Content: 14 ± 1%, Solubility: Dilutable with water — VENOLAC - LMF is used as the top glossy and protective coat on resin finished leathers. It reduces tack and allows high temperature ironing (up to 100‘C) of finished leathers.It is a normal practice to use either 1:1 or 1:1/2:: LMF: Water, and spray on leathers depending on the gloss and fastness desired. — Product is stable for 3 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

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Nitrocellulose lacquer emulsion

Appearance: Stable white emulsion, Solids Content: 14 ± 1%, Solubility: Dilutable with water — VENOLAC - LMF is used as the top glossy and protective coat on resin finished leathers. It reduces tack and allows high temperature ironing (up to 100‘C) of finished leathers.It is a normal practice to use either 1:1 or 1:1/2:: LMF: Water, and spray on leathers depending on the gloss and fastness desired. — Product is stable for 3 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

VENOLAC WS

PRODUCT NAME	APPLICATION
Solvent based Nitrocellulose lacquer dilutable with both solvent and water	Appearance: Paleyellow clear liquid of medium viscosity, Solids Content: 26 ± 1%, Compatible with: Solvent based dye solutions, Solubility: Dilutable with water, solvent or any suitable NCthinner — VENOLAC - WS gives a silky and smooth high gloss to the leather surface, combined with a soft handle.For dilution with water, simply add 1-2 parts (as desired) water to 1 part lacquer and stir till uniform. Let stand for 10 minutes, stir again and use. For dilution with solvent, it may be diluted with up to 3 parts NC thinner or Butyl Acetate. — Product is stable for 6 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

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Solvent based Nitrocellulose lacquer dilutable with both solvent and water

Appearance: Paleyellow clear liquid of medium viscosity, Solids Content: 26 ± 1%, Compatible with: Solvent based dye solutions, Solubility: Dilutable with water, solvent or any suitable NCthinner — VENOLAC - WS gives a silky and smooth high gloss to the leather surface, combined with a soft handle.For dilution with water, simply add 1-2 parts (as desired) water to 1 part lacquer and stir till uniform. Let stand for 10 minutes, stir again and use. For dilution with solvent, it may be diluted with up to 3 parts NC thinner or Butyl Acetate. — Product is stable for 6 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

VENWAX - S

PRODUCT NAME	APPLICATION
Soft wax emulsion based on synthetic waxes.	Appearance: White to creamish pourable emulsion, Solids Content: 13 ± 1%, Solubility: Dilutable with water, pH: 8.5 ± 0.5 — It provides silky, supple feel to leather, It gives good filling effect, plating and embossing properties, It can be used in base coat and as well as aqueous sealing coats, It is very useful in finishing of upholstery leather & ground formulations for garment leather. — In base coatfor Upholstery leather:100 parts pigment, 30 parts VENWAX-S, 200-300 parts water, 100 parts acrylic binder, 150 parts PU binder, 50 parts protein binder, Apply 2-3 Xcoats. — Product is stable for 6 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

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Soft wax emulsion based on synthetic waxes.

Appearance: White to creamish pourable emulsion, Solids Content: 13 ± 1%, Solubility: Dilutable with water, pH: 8.5 ± 0.5 — It provides silky, supple feel to leather, It gives good filling effect, plating and embossing properties, It can be used in base coat and as well as aqueous sealing coats, It is very useful in finishing of upholstery leather & ground formulations for garment leather. — In base coatfor Upholstery leather:100 parts pigment, 30 parts VENWAX-S, 200-300 parts water, 100 parts acrylic binder, 150 parts PU binder, 50 parts protein binder, Apply 2-3 Xcoats. — Product is stable for 6 months if stored in dry & cool place in closed container under normal conditions.

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What Are Dye Fixing Agents?

Wet/dry rub fastness for leather and textile dyeing.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - Dye Fixing Agents

Find answers to common questions about dye fixing agents

What are dye fixing agents?

Dye fixing agents are specialty chemicals used to improve the fastness properties of dyed materials. They fix dyes to fibers, improve color retention, enhance wash fastness, and are used in both textile processing and paper manufacturing as retention agents.

What types of dye fixing agents does Esteem Industries offer?

We offer cationic dye fixing agents including VENFIX NFDF (non-formaldehyde based), VENFIX DF (formaldehyde-based for anionic dyes), and finishing binders including VENRES BINDER series and VENOLAC lacquers for leather finishing applications.

What are the benefits of using dye fixing agents?

Dye fixing agents improve wet fastness properties (water wash and perspiration fastness), enhance color retention, prevent color bleeding, improve rub fastness, maintain dye shade and light fastness, and can be used as retention agents in paper manufacturing processes.

Where are dye fixing agents used?

Dye fixing agents are used in textile dyeing (after-treatment of acid and direct dyes), leather dyeing (improving dye fastness), paper manufacturing (as retention agents), and wastewater treatment (decolorization of dye-containing effluents).

What is the difference between formaldehyde and non-formaldehyde dye fixing agents?

Non-formaldehyde dye fixing agents like VENFIX NFDF are safer, do not release formaldehyde, maintain light fastness better, and are preferred for eco-friendly applications. Formaldehyde-based agents like VENFIX DF are traditional and effective but may have environmental concerns. Non-formaldehyde agents are increasingly preferred for sustainable processing.

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What is the difference between formaldehyde and non-formaldehyde dye fixing agents?

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