LaMotte LAUNDRY FABRIC TEST KIT - Manual (Page 2)

PRO CE DURE
NOTE:
Run tests on an inconspicuous area of the fabric.
IRON IN FAB RIC
1.
Place one drop of *Hydrochloric Acid (6381) on the fabric.
2. Place one drop of the *Ferric Iron Test Solution (5116WT) on top
of the *Hydrochloric Acid.
3. An orange or red color will develop immediately if iron is present.
CAUTION:
Rinse the test area of the fabric immediately after
testing because the reagents are strongly acidic and could cause
future damage to the fabric.
CHLO RINE IN FAB RIC
1.
Place one drop of the *Chlorine Reagent, O-Tolidine (4100) on
the fabric.
2. A yellow color will develop if chlorine is present. A brownish color
indicates a high chlorine level.
CAUTION:
Rinse the test area of the fabric immediately after
testing because the reagents are strongly acidic and could cause
future damage to the fabric.
pH OF FAB RIC
1.
Place two drops of the *Sour Indicator Solution (9078WT) on the
fabric.
2. Observe the color produced. Use chart to determine pH level.
Red Below pH 4.5 Very Acidic
Reddish Orange
to Orange 4.5 - 5.5 Acidic
Yellow 6.0 Slightly Acidic
Green 7.0 Neutral
Green Blue 8.0 Slightly Alkaline
Blue-Purple 9.0 or above Alkaline to Very Alkaline
3. Rinse the test area of the fabric immediately after testing.
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