Non-Ionic Softeners
Americos
Neutrasoft NCM ( Concentrated cationic softener )
Americos Neutrasoft NCM is a cationic softener which is not diluted from
the flakes or cake but formulated to achieve limpy and elastomeric finish.
It can be used for cotton, polyester/cotton fabrics. It has a very good hand
feeling and anti-static properties. Because of its low-yellowing specific
character, it is very suitable for garment processing of blue and white
jeans.
Advantages :
- It is pump able, pourable, low viscosity softener in emulsion form
- Can be applied in both exhaust and padding processes
- It is compatible with silicone and cationic products used in
finishing formulation
- It has no influence on dyeing fastness.
- Does not yellow when treated fibers are heated
- Does not influence dye fastness
- Does not irritate human skin.
- Suitable for cheese dyeing process.
- Keep fabric low- yellowing,
- Provides bulky and heavy feel
- Neutral pH
Properties :
| Appearance |
White paste |
| Composition |
Ethylene oxide condense product |
| Ionicity |
Cationic |
| pH (1% solution) |
7 ± 1 |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water in any proportion |
| pH |
5 - 8 |
Stability :
| Hard water |
Good |
| Acids |
Good |
| Alkalies |
Good |
Compatibility :
| Non-ionic surfactant |
Good |
| Anionic surfactant |
Good |
| Silicone softener |
Good |
| Optical brightener |
Good |
Application Methods :
Americos Neutrasoft NCM can be applied by exhaust as well as padding
method:
1) Exhaust application :
(Package m/c, Soft-flow m/c, Winch):
(A) Post softening of yarn especially in the final rinse of yarn dyeing
m/c:
| Americos Neutrasoft NCM |
0.5 - 2% (owy) |
| M:L ratio |
1:10 |
| Temperature |
45° - 50°C |
| pH |
5 - 8 |
| Time |
20 - 30 min |
(B)Application on knitted
| Americos Neutrasoft NCM |
1 - 2% (owf) |
| M:L R |
1 : 10 |
| Temperature |
45 - 50°C |
| pH |
5 - 8 |
| Time |
20-30 min. |
(C) Softening of garment (Wash-wheel):
| Americos Neutrasoft NCM |
0.5 - 2% (owg) |
| Temperature |
45 - 50°C |
| pH |
4 - 8 |
| Time |
20 - 30 min |
(2) Padding application :
| Americos Neutrasoft NCM |
20 - 30 g/l |
| Americos Silsoft 1140 |
10 - 20 g/l |
| pH |
4 - 5 |
Impregnate fabric at 70-80% pick-up, dry at 120° - 140°C for 2-3
min.
Storage & handling precautions:
- Store in cool place
- Avoid storing in direct sunlight.
- It should be stored at ambient temperatures.
- The shelf life of Americos Neutrasoft NCM is one year.
The usual precaution 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.
(The information and data contained herein
are based on controlled lab work. The recommendations are given on
experience basis, but cannot be extended to assure every possible case. It
should be verified and evaluated by the user through proper testing for the
intended conditions of application. Americos does not express or imply any
warranty, or guarantee the suitability of the product for the application
intended by buyer of the product).
Americos Neutrasoft DN
Introduction :
Americos Neutrasoft DN is a polyhydric alcohol type nonionic softening
agent for natural and synthetic fibers. It imparts a smooth, soft hand with
moisture absorbing and moderate anti-static properties. Therefore, it is
recommended as softening agent for cotton, linen, wool, acetate, polyamide,
polyester rayon and other fibers.
Properties
| Appearance |
Light yellow white flakes |
| Main component |
Polyhydric alcohol surfactant |
| Ionic activity |
Nonionic |
| pH(1.0% solution |
8.5±1.0 |
| Solubility |
Can be easily dissolve in 80°C hot water |
Features:
- Americos Neutrasoft DN can be easily disperse in 80°hot water
and formed very stable emulsion.
- Americos Neutrasoft DN can be used with anionic or cationic softener
or other finishing agent.
- Americos Neutrasoft DN exerts no bad influence on the color or white
fabrics.
- Americos Neutrasoft DN imparts smooth, soft hand to all fabrics.
- Americos Neutrasoft DN shows better softening effect in comparison
with other type nonionic softeners.
Application (10% solution):
Americos Neutrasoft DN can be applied to textiles by dipping or padding. A
suitable treating temperature is from room temperature to about 50° -
60
°C x 15 - 20 min amount about 2-5% (owf)
On the finish process treating concentration depends upon the kind of
textiles and their uses, but Americos Neutrasoft DN is usually applied at 10
-30g/l aqueous emulsion.
Dissolving method (Dilute into 10% solution) :
| Americos Neutrasoft DN |
10kg |
| 80°C hot water |
90kg |
Stir and dissolve 30-60 minutes, filtered before packed.
Storage & handling precautions :
- Store in cool place
- Avoid storing in direct sunlight.
- It should be stored at ambient temperature.
- The shelf life of Americos Neutrasoft DN is one year if stored under
recommended conditions.
- The usual precaution 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.
(The information and data contained herein
are based on controlled lab work. The recommendations are given on
experience basis, but cannot be extended to assure every possible case. It
should be verified and evaluated by the user through proper testing for the
intended conditions of application. Americos does not express or imply any
warranty, or guarantee the suitability of the product for the application
intended by buyer of the product).
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