Products in Textile & Leather Chemicals: Abrasion Resistance

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 12,500 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer manufactured to yield essentially linear polymers in a wide range of viscosities. The viscosities generally used in formulating polishes are in the range of 100 to 30,000 cSt. It is preferable to use a blend of a low-viscosity fluid and a high-viscosity fluid (e.g. 3 parts XIAMETER(TM) PMX- 200 Silicone Fluid 100 cSt and 1 part XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 12,500 cSt) to obtain optimum results in terms of ease of application and depth of gloss. The low-viscosity silicone fluid acts as a lubricant to make polish application and rubout easier, whereas the high-viscosity silicone fluid produces a greater depth of gloss. Since these polymers are inherently water-repellent, they will cause water to bead up on a treated surface rather than penetrate the polish film.

ZELEC® A130 can be used as a wetting agent in the paint and coating industries. In this application, it could also contribute to the improvement of corrosion resistance, gloss, color acceptance, wet scrub resistance, and the hiding power of the film. It can also be used as an antistatic agent in textile and leather finishing and processing and in rubber, plastic, and composite processing. It can also act as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluid, printing pressrooms, and oil fields. It can also be used as a demolding agent in a construction area and in rubber, plastic, or composite processing. It also has lubrication properties for metalworking fluids and textile and leather finishing and processing, including extreme-pressure and anti-wear properties.

VINNAPAS® AN 214 is a fine-particle-size aqueous dispersion of a self-crosslinking copolymer of vinyl acetate and an acrylic ester. VINNAPAS® AN 214 forms a hard, tough, elastic film that exhibits very good water resistance, especially when crosslinked. In addition, it shows low swelling in chlorinated hydrocarbons and good resistance to aging.

WETSOFT® 150E Conc is a water-dilutable, concentrated modified amino silicone with a 70% active content. It serves as a premier organo-functional modified hydrophilic silicone softener. With its excellent hydrophilic properties, WETSOFT® 150E Conc is highly effective for softening a wide range of fabrics and substrates including 100% cotton, poly/cotton blends, rayon, acrylic, and wool. Additionally, it is an efficient softener for nonwovens and toweling.

ADVALON® TL 11 HM is a 100% active compound that combines polydimethylsiloxane with specialty waxes and an antistatic agent. It has a viscosity of 130 mPa at 80°C. This compound offers good abrasion resistance, a low to medium coefficient of friction, and good slip-stick properties. It also provides increased needle heat resistance and good static protection.

ADVALON® TL 10 HM is a 100% active compound that combines polydimethylsiloxane with a specialty wax. It offers several beneficial properties, including good abrasion resistance, a low to medium coefficient of friction, and good slip-stick properties. Additionally, it provides increased heat resistance for sewing needles and is designed to deliver excellent sewing performance in medium-duty applications.

WACKER® Finish WR 1200 is a reactive aminoethyl-aminopropyl-functional polydimethylsiloxane that imparts a very soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics. It is widely regarded as the best softening agent for PES and other synthetic fibers. In addition to softness, WACKER® Finish WR 1200 also enhances the wash-and-wear properties, crease recovery angle, sewability, tear strength, and abrasion loss of the treated fabrics. These effects are quickly noticeable, even after washing and dry cleaning processes.

SIPELL® VF 35 is a predominantly non-ionic, semi-micro dispersion of a special silicone copolymer. It is a water-based and solvent-free (VOC-free) product that serves as an additive in the finishing process of leather. When applied, SIPELL® VF 35 imparts unique properties to automotive, furniture, and garment leather goods, including improved soil release and solvent resistance.

WACKER® Finish WR 210 is a reactively modified aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane for use in non-yellowing and moisture-neutral textile finishing. WACKER® Finish WR 210 is particularly suitable as an active substance in softener formulations for the impregnation of fibers and textiles. WACKER® Finish WR 210 imparts a soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics.

WETSOFT® AOP is a glycol-free, modified amino, hydrophilic silicone fluid. It is particularly suitable as an active substance in formulations for the impregnation of fibers and textiles when good wetting properties are desired. WETSOFT® AOP maintains low solubility in water due to its glycol-free nature while still exhibiting good wetting properties on treated textiles.

WACKER® Finish CT 34 E is a nonionic microemulsion of a reactive, aminofunctional silicone fluid. It is specifically designed as a softener for the impregnation of fibers and textiles, providing a very soft, smooth, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics. Additionally, WACKER® Finish CT 34 E has minimal impact on the degree of whiteness.

WACKER® Finish WR 1300 is a reactive aminoethyl-aminopropyl functional polydimethylsiloxane. When used in a softener formulation, it has minimal impact on the degree of whiteness. Additionally, it does not adversely affect the shade or color-fastness properties of colored goods. In formulations for fill fiber finish applications, WACKER® Finish WR 1300 provides excellent slickness and resilience to the fibers.

SIPELL® AE 34 is a non-ionic microemulsion of an amino-functional silicone fluid. It is primarily used as a hand-modifying additive to provide a pleasant, soft-soap hand feel. SIPELL® AE 34 finds its main application in the treatment of leather for cloth and furniture, where it helps enhance the tactile properties and softness of the treated material.

WACKER® Finish WR 301 is a reactive aminoethyl-aminopropyl-functional polydimethylsiloxane that provides a soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics. It enhances wash-and-wear properties, crease recovery angle, sewability, tear strength, and reduces abrasion loss. These effects are quickly noticeable after washing and dry cleaning.

Wacker Chemie F 100 is a hot melt kiss-roll applied thread lubricant. It consists of a 100% active compound composed of polydimethylsiloxane coupled with specialty waxes. This product is specifically designed for various sewing thread applications, including continuous filament, core spun, and cotton-wrapped polyester and nylon threads. By applying F 100, it enhances the sewing performance of these threads, particularly in medium-duty applications. Moreover, F 100 contributes to the overall improvement of sewing thread performance.

SIPELL® CE 27 is a flowable, water-based dispersion of precured silicone rubber. It is primarily used as an additive to impart a pleasant, greasy hand feel. In addition, SIPELL® CE 27 is utilized to enhance the abrasion resistance of finished leather goods.

WACKER® AF 36 is an economical modified amino fluid that provides an extremely soft feel to fabrics without causing any shade change, especially yellowing, during normal textile processes. It enhances tear strength, contributes to better wrinkle recovery, and improves fabric elasticity. WACKER® AF 36 is particularly suitable as an active substance in non-yellowing softener formulations for impregnating fibers and textiles. It imparts a very soft and drapable touch to woven and knitted fabrics.

WACKER® AF 23 is a high-molecular-weight reactive aminoethylaminopropyl fluid commonly used for general purposes. It provides a very soft touch while exhibiting the normal yellowing characteristics associated with amino silicones. WACKER® AF 23 can be applied neat, as a solution, or in the form of an emulsion. It is compatible with various solvents, such as aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, higher alcohols, and ketones.

WACKER® Finish WR 1300 LV is a reactive aminoethyl-aminopropyl functional polydimethylsiloxane with a reduced level of cyclic siloxanes. It is specifically designed as an active substance in softener formulations for the impregnation of fibers and textiles. WACKER® Finish WR 1300 LV is highly regarded as the top softening agent for cotton fabrics and knitwear made of cotton or cotton/PES blends.

Wacker Chemie Silicone Finish CT 78 E is a nonionic macroemulsion of a reactive, aminofunctional silicone fluid. It is specifically designed as a softener for the impregnation of fibers and textiles. When applied, Wacker Chemie Silicone Finish CT 78 E provides a very soft, smooth, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics. It is widely regarded as the top choice for softening PES and cotton fabrics.

WACKER® AF 2340 is an economical, general-purpose microemulsion with a 40% concentration. It is made with AF 23, a high-molecular-weight amino fluid that undergoes normal yellowing. WACKER® AF 2340 is specifically designed as a softener for impregnating fibers and textiles. It provides a very soft, smooth, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics.

WACKER® Finish WR 1100 LV is a reactive aminoethyl-aminopropylfunctional polydimethylsiloxane with a reduced level of cyclic siloxanes. It is specifically recommended as an active substance in softener formulations for impregnating fibers and textiles, providing a very soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics.

WACKER® AF 21 is a high-quality modified amino functional fluid that offers exceptional performance. It provides an incredibly soft touch while minimizing any undesirable shade changes, especially yellowing caused by typical textile processes. Compared to standard amino softeners, WACKER® AF 21 has a reduced hydrophobic effect on natural fibers. Additionally, it contributes to wrinkle recovery and enhances fabric elasticity.

ADVALON® TL 50 CM is a 100% active compound that combines mineral oil and polydimethylsiloxane. It is a clear, water-white liquid with a viscosity of 550 mPa at 25°C. This compound offers good abrasion resistance, a low to medium coefficient of friction, and good slip-stick properties. Additionally, it provides increased needle heat resistance.

WACKER® Finish CT 96 E is a nonionic micro-emulsion of a reactive, aminofunctional silicone fluid. It is specifically recommended as a softener for impregnating fibers and textiles, providing a very soft, smooth, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics.

SIPELL® RE 63 F is a pendant epoxy-functional polydimethylsiloxane. It is used as a key ingredient in the formulation of water-based repellents, particularly for wet-end applications on leather. The epoxy functionality of SIPELL® RE 63 F allows it to react with nucleophilic groups present in the protein matrix of the leather, enhancing its water repellency properties.

SIPELL® RE 55 M is a highly efficient silicone-based water repellent for leather that includes an incorporated catalyst. The product can be diluted with aprotic organic solvents such as ketones and hydrocarbons. It is well-suited for the post-treatment of leather goods, safety clothing, and sports shoes, providing effective water repellency.

SIPELL® AE 45 is a nonionic macroemulsion of an amino-functional silicone fluid. It is primarily used as a hand-modifying additive to provide a pleasant, soft-soap hand feel. SIPELL® AE 45 finds its main application in the treatment of leather for cloth and furniture, where it helps enhance the tactile properties and softness of the treated material.

SIPELL® AP 304 is a special, nonionic, finely dispersed emulsion based on a high-molecular-weight film-forming silicone polymer obtained through innovative processing. This emulsion can be easily diluted and exhibits good compatibility with polyurethane, acrylate, and water-based NC polymer systems in topcoat formulations. The water-based and solvent-free (low VOC) additive SIPELL® AP 304 is particularly useful for enhancing the abrasion resistance of finished leather goods.

DeCAL 4002HC is a versatile, high-performance, anionic, self-crosslinking polymer for the production of high-performance finishes across a variety of industries. DeCAL 4002HC can be used to replace UF and MF resins or used in conjunction to improve the abrasion resistance and tensile strength of natural and synthetic fabrics.

DeCAL 4005 is a versatile high performance anionic self crosslinking polymers for the production of high performance finishes across a variety of industries. DeCAL 4005 can be used to replace UF and MF resins or used in conjunction to improve the abrasion resistance and tensile strength of natural and synthetic fabrics.

DeCAL 4003 is a versatile high performance anionic self crosslinking polymers for the production of high performance finishes across a variety of industries. DeCAL 4003 can be used to replace UF and MF resins or used in conjunction to improve the abrasion resistance and tensile strength of natural and synthetic fabrics.

Hauthane HD-2001 DMM (L-2985) is a soft, aliphatic, water-borne polyurethane dispersion in a blend of DMM and propylene glycol solvents. Features: NMP-free, APEO-free. Superior flexibility. Soft, tough, flexible film. Good abrasion resistance. Superior low temperature, flex-crack resistance. Low melting point (265°F).

Hauthane HD-2001 is a soft, aliphatic, polyester-based, water-borne polyurethane dispersion. Features: Superior flexibility. Soft, tough, flexible film. Excellent UV resistance. Good abrasion resistance. Superior low temperature, flex-crack resistance. Low softening point (265ºF).

Esschem EMA - EGDMA Bead Copolymers are a versatile combination of ethyl methacrylate (EMA) and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA). With a higher proportion of EMA, these copolymers exhibit enhanced flexibility due to the less bulky ethyl group present in EMA. Conversely, increasing the EGDMA content results in a more crosslinked structure, leading to greater rigidity. The glass transition temperature remains relatively stable regardless of the percentage of each constituent. By precisely controlling the molecular weight, Esschem can optimize the level of crosslinking, resulting in superior mechanical properties such as hardness and tensile strength. Additionally, the particle size can be tailored to influence surface area and reactivity, allowing for further adjustment of the physical properties.

Esschem MMA - HPMA Bead Copolymers are a versatile range of copolymers combining methyl methacrylate (MMA) with hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPMA). These bead copolymers offer exceptional performance and customizable properties for various applications. With increased MMA content, these copolymers exhibit elevated glass transition temperatures, melting points, and tensile strengths, providing enhanced strength and durability. Conversely, higher HPMA content improves adhesion and reduces glass transition temperatures, melting points, and tensile strengths, offering flexibility and tailored characteristics. Esschem further enhances the molecular weight of these copolymers, resulting in more rigid and durable materials. By manipulating the particle size, solubility, dispersion properties, and transparency can be optimized, making them ideal for applications that demand transparency, strength, and toughness.