Enzytex AKS

• Ferment ООО

Liquid agent based on bacterial α-amylase for de-sizing of textile materials with a wide temperature range of applications.

Advantages

• provides fast and complete decomposition of starch sizing with water soluble substances formation;

• does not damage textile fibers, interacting only with starch size;

• low dosage in processes;

• has high stability in hard water;

• reduces load on treatment facilities;

• applied in periodic and semi-continuous processes.

Composition

Amylase, purified water, calcium chloride, glycerine, tare preservative.

Mechanism of action

ENZYTEX AKS hydrolyses α-1,4-glycoside bonds of starch, which is broken down to soluble dextrines and oligosaccharides and easily removed from the fabric surface by water.

Efficiency

ENZYTEX AKS is used in the processes of de-sizing of textile materials to remove starch size and prepare the fabric for further process operations (boiling, blanching, painting).

Resistance to:
Hard water	good, calcium and manganese ions serve as amylase activators
Metal cations	bad, cations of heavy metals significantly reduce amylase activity
Acids / alkali	stable at pH from 5.0 to 8.0 optimal pH value 5.5–6.5
Processing temperature	working range 30–60 °C optimum range 40–60 °C

How to use

Periodic method (jig, vat)

0,3–0,9%	ENZYTEX AKS
0,5–2,0 g/l	Wetting agent
0,5–2,0 g/l	Complex former

Semi-continuous method (pad-winding)

Safety and first aid measures

Work using safety glasses and rubber gloves. In case of contact with damaged skin and mucous membranes, the product may cause slight irritation. In this case, rinse the place of contact thoroughly with running water. Detailed information is given in the safety data sheet.