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STRIPPING AGENT [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

A partial stripping agent is intended to lighten a dye which is too dark. It acts by eliminating part of the dye. Levelling agents are suitable for this operation.

OBS

A total stripping agent, or dye-removing agent, is used to eliminate the dye from a dyed fabric. Reducing agents are generally used for this, in conjunction with levelling agents.

OBS

Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Un agent de démontage partiel est destiné à éclaircir une teinture trop foncée. Son action consiste à éliminer une partie du colorant. Les agents égalisants conviennent à cette opération.

OBS

Un agent de démontage total, ou de décoloration, sert à éliminer le colorant d'un textile teint. Pour ce faire, on prend en général des agents réducteurs associés à des agents égalisants.

OBS

Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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