Silicone softeners

Americos Nanosoft 1140
(Highly concentrated silicone softener in gel form)

Americos Nanosoft 1140 is a highly concentrated silicone softener in gel form. It is made from premium quality of silicone which gives excellent softness and surface smoothness to garments and fabrics. It is highly exhaustible.

Advantages :

• Imparts durable soft handle
• Imparts superior smooth feel
• Increases crease recovery
• Increases shade depth and brilliancy when used on dyed fabric/garments

Appearance	Transparent liquid
Composition	Blend of amino silicones and urethane
Ionicity	Non-ionic
pH (1% solution)	7.0 ± 1.0
Solubility	Soluble in water
Application pH range	4.5-5.5
Solid Content	42%

Application Methods:
Americos Nanosoft 1140 can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.

a) Exhaust method :
(Package m/c, Wash wheel, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)

Americos Nanosoft 1140	1-4 % (owg)
Temperature	45° - 50°C
pH	5 - 5.5
Time	20 - 30 min

b) Padding method :

Americos Nanosoft 1140	10-40 g/l
pH	5 - 5.5

Impregnate the fabric for 70-80% pick-up and dry it at 120°-140^°C for 2-3 min.

Storage & Handling Precautions :

• Store in cool place and avoid storing in direct sunlight
• The shelf life of Americos Nanosoft 1140 is two years under recommended storage
• 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.

Americos Nanosoft 2000
(Blend of amino silicones and urethane)

Americos Nanosoft 2000 is an economical silicone softener in paste form. It gives excellent limp and surface smoothness to garments and fabrics.

Advantages:

• Imparts a soft touch
• Imparts smooth feel
• Imparts crease recovery

Properties:

Appearance	Transparent viscous liquid
Composition	Blend of amino silicones and urethane
Ionicity	Non-ionic
pH (1% solution)	7.0 ± 1.0
Solubility	Soluble in water in any proportion
Application pH range	4.5-5.5
Solid Content	70%

Application Methods:
It should be pre-diluted with water to 1:3 ratio. The diluted Americos Nanosoft 2000 can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.

a) Exhaust method:
(Package m/c, Wash wheel, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)

Americos Nanosoft 2000	3 - 4 % (owg)
M:L ratio	1:1
Temperature	45° - 50°C
pH	5 - 55.5
Time	20-30 min

Americos Nanosoft 2000	20 - 40 g/l
M:L ratio	1:1
pH	5 - 5.5

Impregnate the fabric for 70-80% pick-up and dry it at 120° - 140°C for 2 - 3 min.

Storage & Handling Precautions:

• Store in cool place and avoid storing in direct sunlight.
• The shelf life of Americos Nanosoft 2000 is one year if stored properly.
• 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.

Americos Vigor 36 NS
(Specifically formulated silicone for velvet finish)

Introduction:
Americos Vigor 36 NS is specifically formulated concentrated silicone for velvet finish on cotton/knits and denim. The finish goods will give the appearance of shine, bright and sheen fabric.

Properties:

Appearance	Transparent jell type
Ionic Charge	Non ionic
pH-Value	7–7.5
Compatibility	Compatible with most nonionic and cationic processing
Formaldehyde	None

Advantages:

• Dilutes in cold water
• Enhance the color brightness, and contrast
• Enhance the silky and velvety on denim
• Excellent velvet feel on knits
• Imparts bulky, bouncy and velvety hand feel Provide excellent hand
• Stronger than most softeners

Americos Vigor 36 NS S is mildly cationic ensuring a soft hand, while keeping the degree of whiteners unaffected.

Application:

Exhaust method:
(Package m/c, Wash wheel, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)

Americos Vigor 36 NS	0.5 –1% (owg)
M:L ratio	1:1
Temperature	45°–50°C
pH	7
Time	20–30 min

Padding method:

Americos Vigor 36 NS	10 –30g/l
M:L ratio	1:1
pH	7

Impregnate the fabric for 70–80% pick-up and dry it at 120°–140°C for 2–3 min.

Spraying :
Partial Air-dry, curing at 350° Fahrenheit

Padding:
Pick up should be 70-80% wet on dry

Storage & Handling Precautions:

• Store in cool place and avoid storing in direct sunlight
• The shelf life of Americos Vigor 36 NS S is one years under recommended storage
• 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.

Americos Nanosoft 3420 S
(Highly concentrated silicone softener)

Introduction :
Americos Nanosoft 3420 S is a highly concentrated silicone softener in gel form. It is made from premium quality of silicone polymers, which gives excellent softness and surface smoothness to garments and fabrics. It is highly exhaustible.

Advantages :

• Imparts durable soft handle
• Imparts superior smooth feel on knits
• Increases excellent crease recovery
• Increases brilliancy when used on dyed fabric/garments

General Properties

Appearance	Transparent gel
Composition	Blend of amino silicones and urethane
Ionicity	Non-ionic
pH (1% solution)	7.0 ± 1.0
Solubility	Soluble in water
Application pH range	4.5 – 5.5
Solid Content	42%

Application Methods
Americos Nanosoft 3420 S can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.

a) Exhaust method
(Package m/c, Wash wheel, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)

Americos Nanosoft 3420 S	0.5–3 % (owg)
Temperature	45–50°C
pH	5–5.5
Time	20–30 min

b) Padding method

Americos Nanosoft 3420 S	10–30 g/l
pH	5–5.5

Impregnate the fabric for 70–80% pick-up and dry it at 120°–140°C for 2–3 min.

Storage & Handling Precautions

• Store in cool place and avoid storing in direct sunlight.
• The shelf life of Americos Nanosoft 3420 S is two years under recommended storage.
• 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.

Americos Nanosoft 2500
(Blend of amino silicones and urethane)

Introduction :
Americos Nanosoft 2500 is a 100% solid silicone softener in gel form. It is made from premium quality of silicone polymers, which gives excellent softness and bulky surface smoothness to garments and fabrics. It is highly exhaustible.

Advantages :

• Imparts a bouncy feel
• Imparts inner and outer smooth feel
• Imparts crease recovery
• Increases shade depth and brilliancy when used on dyed fabric/garments

General Properties

Appearance	Gel
Composition	Blend of amino silicones and urethane
Solid content	40%
Ionicity	Non-ionic
pH (1% solution)	7.0 ± 1.0
Solubility	Soluble in water in any proportion
Application pH range	4.5 - 5.5

Application Methods
Americos Nanosoft 2500 can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.

a) Exhaust method
(Package m/c, Wash wheel, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)

Americos Nanosoft 2500	0.5 - 2 % (owg)
Temperature	45 - 50°C
pH	5 - 5.5
Time	20 - 30 min

b) Padding method

Americos Nanosoft 2500	0.5 - 20 g/l
pH	5 - 5.5

Impregnate the fabric for 70 - 80% pick-up and dry it at 120 -140°C for 2 - 3 min.

Storage & Handling Precautions

• Store in cool place, avoid storing in direct sunlight
• The shelf life of Americos Nanosoft 2500 is two years, if stored properly
• 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.

Americos Leather Soft 750
(Urethane Softener)

Americos Leather Soft 750 is a blend of silicone softener and polymer resins. It gives a bulky, soft hand and non-yellowing leather like effect. It also provides UV protection against harmful UV-B rays from the sunlight. It increases the tear strength significantly and improves crease recovery property.

Advantages :

• It imparts leather like bulky and soft hand with non-yellowing character
• It is compatible with silicone and cationic products used in finish formulation
• It does not influence dye fastness
• It does not modify typical fabric properties and hence, it can be used on knitted fabrics as well
• Increases the tear strength of the fabric substantially
• Highly effective, even if used alone
• It can be effectively used on dyed garments
• Provides excellent surface smoothness

Properties :

Appearance	Milky white viscous liquid
Composition	Blend of silicone and polymer resin
Ionicity	Non-ionic
pH (1% solution)	7 ± 1
Solubility	Soluble in water
Application pH range	5-8

Stability :

Hard water	Good
Acids	Good
Alkalies	Not Good

Compatibility :

Non-ionic surfactant	Good
Anionic surfactant	Good
Silicone softener	Good

Application Methods :
Americos Leather Soft 750 can be applied by exhaust as well as padding method:

a) Exhaust method :
(Package m/c, Soft-flow m/c, Winch, wash wheel)

Americos Leather Soft 750	0.5 - 2% (owg)
Temperature	45° - 50°C
pH	5 - 7
Time	20 - 30 min

Padding method :

Amerisoft Leather Soft 750	10 - 30 g/l
pH	5-7

Impregnate the fabric for 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 Leather Soft 750 is one year if stored properly
• 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.