Textile Finishing Softener – Leomine Softener CWS

Textile Finishing Softener – Cationic Softener in flake form for all types of fibers. Additive for resin finishing of Cellulosic fibers & blends.

Chemical Nature : Fatty Acid condensation product; Cationic

Features

• Off-White to pale yellow flakes
• Miscible with cold water at room temperature in all proportions
• Non-hazardous with low toxicity
• Low foaming
• Stable to shear
• Free from paraffin wax and Silicones

Benefits

• Can be applied on all types of fibres by Padding and Exhaust method
• Suitable for Woven and Knits goods
• Imparts significant surface softness and smooth handle on yarn and piece-goods
• Exhibits good wash fastness
• Improves tear strength and abrasion resistance
• Improves sewability of knit goods
• Provides good antistatic and lubricating effects
• Non-Yellowing. Does not affect degree of whiteness under normal curing conditions
• Does not affect shade or tone
• Does not require pre-soaking of flakes

Ecology

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

Storage

Leomine Softener CWS has a shelf life of at least one year if stored in its tightly sealed original packing at a temperature of 5
ºC and 35ºC in a dry place. Bags 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 flakes

Solubility: Miscible in cold water in all proportions

pH: 4 – 5

Stability

This textile finishing softener is stable to hard water and acids.

Compatibility

This textile finishing softener is compatible with Cationic and Non-ionic auxiliaries

Dilution Procedure

Add this textile finishing softener to cold water under low speed stirring. Dissolution can be accelerated by raising the temperature upto 60º C. Dilution can be done in the proportion of 1 : 10 onwards. Stir for 30 minutes and filter before usage.

Application

The following guideline recipes are recommended in acidic conditions

For exhaust application

• 1 – 3 % Leomine Softener CWS ( 10% solids )
• pH 5 – 6
• Liquor ratio – 10:1 ; 20:1
• Hydro extract ; dry

For padding application 

• 10 – 30 g/l Leomine Softener CWS ( 10% solids )
• pH 5 – 6
• 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. Dry at approx. 120ºC

For Resin application

• 30 to 60 gpl Leomine Resin ECO
• 9 to 18 gpl Leomine Catalyst RFM
• 10 to 30 gpl Leomine Softener CWS ( 10% solids )
• 1 to 2 gpl Leomine Buffer PAB
• pH 5 – 6
• 60 to 90 % liquor pick-up
• Dry at 120º C ; cure at 150ºC

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.