Micro-Encapsulated Fragrance

1. One Bath Pad-Dry Method:

Preparation:
All products should be diluted first before mixing, Never add capsules in concentrated form into the bath.

Pad Through Following Trough Mixture:

Americos Wettex 800 : 0.1 g/l (Wetting agent) / Nonionic penetrating	0.1 g/l
Americos Fragrance EX	30 g/l
Americos Resin Binder (Nonionic Acrylic Binder)	50–80 g/l
Americos Nanosoft ASAM	20 g/l

Finally make up the bath to 1000 parts with water.Pad the fabric with the above recipe for 90% pick-up and then dry/cure at 155°C for 30 seconds.

2. Exhaust Method:

This method is recommended for garment processing and should not be applied in the jet.

Steps involved in the exhaust method:

• Add the garments to the machine
• Fill the water to a liquor ratio of 1:10
• Dilute the microcapsules and gently stir to make good dispersion of capsules
• Add diluted capsules to the bath (an anionic dispersing agent can be added to ensure good dispersion)
• Run the machine for 10 min
• Raise the temperature to 50 – 60°C depending on binder’s characteristics
• Run the machine for further 15 min
• Add a nonionic binder
• Run the machine for further 15 min
• Add nonionic softener and run the machine for 15 min (if required )
• Drain
• Hydro extract
• Dry (do not exceed 155°C)

Storage & Handling Precautions:

• Store in cool place
• Avoid storing in direct sunlight
• The usual precautions in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed

Technical Service:
Information covering specific application of this product is available. Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you.