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General
*Always test for color fastness before using a bleach. Bleach action doubles with every 18°F (10°C) incre
Name of
Bleach |
Sodium Perborate |
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Sodium Hypochlorite (Chlorine) |
Sodium
Bisulfite |
Sodium Hydrosulfite |
Titanium
Stripper |
Type of Bleach |
Oxidizing* |
Oxidizing* |
Oxidizing* |
Reducing* |
Reducing* |
Reducing* |
Not safe on: |
Fluorescent dyes |
Some dyes |
Wool, silk, nylon and some dyes |
Some dyes |
Metallic fibers and some dyes |
Metallic fibers and some dyes |
Availability |
Powder from suppliers |
3% liquid (do not
use higher concentrations)
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5% liquid from retail stores |
Powder from suppliers |
Powder from suppliers |
Purple liquid from suppliers |
Concentration for spotting or testing: |
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1 part bleach to
4 parts water
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Full strength liquid |
Accelerate for testing with: |
Heat |
Heat & alkali (Stamford Proteen) |
Heat & acid (1/2 tsp. Stamford Trik) |
Acid (1/2 tsp. Stamford Trik) |
Acid (1/2 tsp. Stamford Trik) |
Heat |
Concentration for soaking bath: |
1 oz./gal water @ 100°-120°F
(38°-49°C)
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2 oz./gal water @ 100°-120°F (38°-49°C) |
1 oz./gal water @ 100°F (38°C) |
1 tbsp./gal water & 1/4 oz. acetic acid @ 100°-120°F (38°-49°C) |
2 tbsp. /5 gal water @ 100°F (38°C) |
2 oz./5 gal water @ 100°-212°F (38°-100°C) |
Time in Bath: |
2 to 24 hrs. |
1 to 3 hrs.+ |
10-30 mins. |
Only long enough to remove stain |
Only long enough to remove stain |
Only long enough to remove stain |
Follow with: |
2-3 oz. acetic acid per gal water then, thorough rinsing |
Thorough rinsing |
Antichlors then thorough rinsing |
Thorough rinsing |
Thorough rinsing |
Thorough rinsing |
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