DyStar® announces the launch of its new Levafix ECO Black which
ISO 9001 Certified Worldwide PRESS INFORMATION 2015-3 For Immediate Release New Levafix® ECO Black Singapore – April 20, 2015 DyStar® announces the launch of its new Levafix ECO Black which is completely free of p-chloroaniline (PCA) and other regulatory-controlled amines. A complete and advanced novelty in the industry. As it is based on new chemistry it is free of PCA and does not contain any of the commonly used commodity reactive black dyes. This new dye is compliant with all Restricted Substance Lists (RSL) and with Oeko-Tex® Standard 100. It is also free of heavy metals. Levafix ECO Black is a neutral black shade with a superior level of color constancy between daylight and artificial light sources. Due to its novel chemistry higher wet and light fastness properties can be achieved compared to conventional reactive black dyes: Very good fastness to simulated multiple wash (ISO 105 C09, AATCC190, M&S C10A)* leading to reduced wash-down and shade change problems for end-users. The ISO 105 C06 C2S (60°C with perborate) wash fastness is superior to conventional reactive Black types. Levafix ECO Black also gives excellent results in the demanding adidas® wash fastness test at 40°C. Light (ISO 105 B02 Xenon) and perspiration-light fastness (ISO 105-B07 [former Nike® PLF test]) are superior. The fastness profile is completed by good results in the chlorinated water fastness test (ISO 105 E03 - 20 ppm active chlorine) There is low or on-tone staining of adjacent fibres in the dye-bath (no brown staining of polyamide, unlike many reactive Black dyes). These superior oxidative wash and light fastness properties lead to a more sustainable textile end-product due to better retention of the original shade. With this novelty DyStar provides another innovation to the textile industry to achieve best quality with minimal environmental impact. DyStar will continue to develop further Levafix dyes with similar outstanding ECO and performance properties in coming months to offer a complete range to its customers. DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd DyStar Media Release Company Reg. No. 199504459G 1A International Business Park, #10-01, S609933 Phone: (65) 6671 2800 Fax: (65) 6659 1327 www.DyStar.com * Colour fastness to laundering -- Oxidative bleach response using a non-phosphate detergent incorporating a low temperature bleach activator) About DyStar DyStar® Group is a solution provider, offering customers across the globe a complete range of colorants, auxiliaries and services. The DyStar Group has offices, competence centers, agencies and production plants in over 50 countries to ensure the availability of expertise in all important markets. With a heritage of more than a century of product development and innovation for the textile and leather industry, DyStar has developed into new markets and now in addition serves the paper, plastic and many other specialty chemical industries. DyStar’s service division assist Brands & Retailers and their Industry partners from their first inspiration throughout the entire supply chain to ensure that they meet stringent quality and ecological specifications, reduce costs and shorten lead times. The service division offers state of the art color communication through CSI, textile and ecology testing through Texanlab, ecology and environmental advice, supply chain auditing and consulting for RSL compliant sustainable processes through Sustainable Textile Solutions programs. The DyStar econfidence® program provides assurance that provided products comply with legal, voluntary and brand & retailer RSL (Restricted Substance List) requirements. It is an assurance that our products are in compliance with chemical and environmental legislation in each market in which they are sold. Visit www.DyStar.com for more information. ISO 9001 Certified Worldwide DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd Company Reg. No. 199504459G 1A International Business Park, #10-01, S609933 Phone: (65) 6671 2800 Fax: (65) 6659 1327 www.DyStar.com
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