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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
- It is pumpable, pourable, low viscosity softener in emulsion form
- It can be applied by both exhaust and padding method
- It is compatible with silicone and non-ionic products used in finish formulation
- It provides limpness and shine to fabric
- Imparts a very soft, smooth handle to the goods
- It does not alter dye fastness
- It does not cause yellowing problem to white goods
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
- Store in cool place
- Avoid storing in direct sunlight
- The shelf life of Americos Catasoft EXL is one year if stored properly
- The usual storage, handling, usage and safety precautions should be observed
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.
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(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 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:
- · It is pumpable, pourable, low viscosity softener in emulsion form
- Can be applied by both exhaust and padding processes
- It is compatible with silicone and non-ionic products used in finishing formulations
- Improves the lubricacy of the fibers and facilitates further processing of the goods
- Imparts a very soft, smooth handle to the goods
- It imparts good touch and elasticity like wool for acrylic and its blend
- It has no influence on dyeing fastness.
- It poses no yellowing problem to white goods
| 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
- Store in cool place
- Avoid storing in direct sunlight.
- Americos Soft 1000 AC conc. should be stored at ambient temperatures.
- The shelf life of Americos Soft 1000 AC conc. is one year.
- The usual precaution in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed.
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