Size Ingredients and their functions

Adhesive: example: maize, wheat, corn, potato, ferina, sago, PVC, PVA, CMC

                   Function: it increases yarn strength and abrasion resistance

Lubricant: example: mineral oil, linseed oil, tallow, Japan was, cotton oil

                   Function: increases yarn smoothness and elasticity

Antiseptic agent: example: ZnCl₂ , Phenol, carboxylic acid, synthetic acid

                              Function: it helps to store the yarn without being damaged and it also gives protection from bacteria or fungus.

Deliquescent agent: example: MgCl_2, glycerin

                                  Function: it prevents brittleness of size and helps to keep the standard moisture regain by not allowing water to enter or exit the fibre.

Weighting agent: example: china clay, French chalk

                               Function: it increases the weight of the yarn

Wetting agent: example: MgCl₂

                                   Function: helps to wet the yarn instantaneously

Tinting agent: example: Blue

                          Function:  it helps o increase the brightness of yarn

Antifoaming agent: example: Benzene, Pyridine

                                  Function: it prevents the formation of foam