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CATIONIC SOFTENER FOR COTTON

Americos Catasoft EXL

Introduction

Americos Catasoft EXL is an excellent cationic softener, which is readily soluble in cold water. It can be used for cotton, polyester / cotton and polyester/viscose and polyester fabrics and garments. It provides limpness and shine to fabric. It does not yellow when treated fibers are heated and it does not affect dye fastness.

The advantages of using Catalase XL
General Properties

Appearance Milky liquid / Flakes
Composition Fatty acid condensation
Ionicity Cationic
pH (1% sol'n) 5.0 ± 0.5
Solubility Soluble in water in any proportion
Application pH range 4 - 7
Application temperature range 60 - 70°C


Stability

Hard water Good
Acids Good
Alkalis Good


Compatibility

Non-ionic surfactant Generally very good
Anionic surfactant Not compatible
Silicone softener Good
Optical brightener Not good


Application Methods
Americos Catasoft EXL can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.

1. Exhaust method
(Package m/c, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)

(A) Post conditioning of acrylic yarn especially in the final rinse of yarn dyeing m/c

Americos Catasoft 1450 NL 0.5 - 2% (owm)
M:L ratio 1 : 10
Temperature 45 - 50°C
pH 4 - 5
Time 20 - 30 min

(B) Application on Knit fabric

Americos Catasoft EXL 1 - 2% (owf)
M:L ratio 1 : 10
Temperature 45 - 50°C
pH 4 - 5
Time 20 - 30 min

(C) Softening of garment (Wash-wheel)

Americos Catasoft 1450 NL 1 - 2% (owg)
Temperature 45 - 50°C
pH 4 - 5
Time 20 - 30 min

(2) Padding Application

Americos Catasoft 1450 NL 20 - 30 g/l
Americos Silsoft 1140 10 - 20 g/l
pH 4 - 5

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

Storage & Handling Precautions 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)


CATIONIC SOFTENER FOR POLYESTER

Americos Soft 1000 AC Conc.

Introduction

Americos Soft 1000 AC conc. is a weakly cationic softening agent with anti-static effect. It is recommended for synthetics like Polyester, Acrylic, Acetate, Nylon and its blends. It has excellent laundry washing fastness.

The advantages of Americos Soft 1000 AC conc. are: General Properties

Appearance Milky liquid
Composition Polyamide derivative
Ionicity Weak cationic
pH (1% solution) 5.0 ± 0.5
Solubility Miscible in water in any proportion
Application pH range 4-7
Application temperature range 60-70°C


Stability in

Hard water Good
Acids Good
Alkalies Good


Compatibility with

Non-ionic surfactant Generally very good
Anionic surfactant Not compatible
Silicone softener Good
Optical brightener Not good


Application Methods
Americos Soft 1000 AC conc. can be applied by exhaust as well as padding method:

(1) Exhaust application (Package m/c, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)

(A) Post conditioning of acrylic yarn especially in the final rinse of yarn dyeing m/c

Americos Soft 1000 AC conc. : 0.5-2% (on weight of yarn)
M:L ratio : 1 : 10
Temperature : 45-50°C
pH : 4-5
Time : 20-30 min.

(B) Application on Knit fabric

Americos Soft 1000 AC conc. : 1-2% (on weight of fabric)
M: L ratio : 1 : 10
Temperature : 45-50°C
pH : 4-5
Time : 20-30 min.

(C) Softening of garment (Wash-wheel)

Americos Soft 1000 AC conc. : 0.5-2% (on weight of garment)
Temperature : 45-50°C
pH : 4-5
Time : 20-30 min.

(2) Padding Application

Americos Soft 1000 AC conc. : 20-30 gm/ltr.
Americos Silsoft 1140 : 10-20 gm/ltr.
pH : 4-5

Impregnate fabric at 70-80% pick -up, dry at 120-140oC for 2-3 min.

Storage & handling precautions

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