Textile Finishing Softener – Leomine Softener AOD

Textile Finishing Softener – Versatile Softening agent for all types of fibres and blends. Suitable for application on fabrics and garments by exhaust as well as by padding method. Anti-Ozonate

Chemical Nature : Aqueous dispersion of a quaternary ammonium compound, Cationic

Features

• Light Yellow dispersion, APEO free.
• Non-hazardous.
• Low foaming.
• Stable to acids, alkalis, electrolytes and salts causing water hardness.
• Free from paraffin wax and Silicones

Benefits

• Exhibits excellent Anti-ozone properties
• Exhibits high substantivity to all types of fibres.
• Exhibits hydrophilic property.
• Specially suitable for yarn, knits, woven and terry towel made from cotton and its blends.
• Can be applied on all types of fibres by Padding, Exhaust and spraying method.
• It produces soft, bulky and waxy surface feel.
• Can be used as antistatic on polyester, nylon, acrylic and polypropylene fabrics.
• Treated white goods shows very little yellowing.
• Exhibits good wash fastness.
• Does not affect shade or tone.

Ecology

According to our experience Leomine Softener AOD does not exert any harmful effects on health provided they are used as per our recommendation. Does not contain APEO / NPEO.

Storage

This textile finishing softener has a shelf life of at least one year if stored in its tightly sealed original packing at temperatures between 5ºC and 35ºC in a dry place. Drums should be tightly resealed each time the material is taken from them, and their contents should be used up as soon as possible after they have been opened.

Properties

Appearance: Off-white to Yellow Liquid

Solubility: Miscible with water in all proportions

pH: 5 – 7

Density: 1.01 g/cm³

Stability

This finishing softener is stable to hard water, acids and alkali.

Compatibility

This textile finishing softener is compatible with Cationic, amphoteric and non-ionic finishing auxiliaries.

Application

The following guideline recipes are recommended in acidic conditions (4 to 6.5 pH)

For exhaust application

• 1 – 4 % Leomine Softener AOD

For padding application

• 10 – 40 g/l Leomine Softener AOD
• 60 to 90% liquor pick-up
• Addition of 0.5 to 1 g/l of wetting agent Leomine Wash Jet DBJ and 0.5 to 1 g/l Leomine Buffer PAB is recommended in all padding recipes.
• pH should be maintained at 4.5 to 5.5
• Treatment should be done at room temperature.

Safety

When using this textile finishing softener, the information and advice given in our Safety Data Sheet should be observed. Due attention should also be given to the precautions necessary for handling chemicals.