Description

Tampico: Produced in Mexico from the stalk of the Agave plant. It has a soft to medium texture and is off-white in color. It is often dyed and blended to give various effects. has naturally occurring calcium oxalate crystals contained within the fiber which gives it a lightly abrasive characteristic similar to Bon-Ami. (Diatomaceous Earth) Carries up to *5% of its weight in water.

Biodegradability: Excellent

Anti-Static characteristics: Its ability to absorb water makes Tampico a good to excellent anti-static.

Specific Gravity: 1.*8

Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to petrochemical solvents. Resistant to boiling soaps and strong alkalis, as long as immersion is complete. Boiling caustic sodas cause degradation in the presents of air. Attacked by acids. Weak bleaches are acceptable at low temperatures, but degradation occurs at high temperatures.

Wet Strength: Becomes somewhat limp in the presence of water.

Patent Fiber: A select grade of polished tampico, usually dyed black and blended with horsehair. Is slightly stiffer that undyed tampico, and used in floor brushes, truck wash brushes, and other brushes where a finer quality is needed.

Union Fiber: A blend of white tampico and palmyra fiber to give good scrubbing action and improved water resistance. use in floor polishing brushes, bowl scrubs.