Products in Industrial: Textiles

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.

PULPSIL® 763 E is a low-viscosity, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It is mainly used in pulp washing and screening processes, but it is also effective during bleaching and wastewater treatment. PULPSIL® 763 E acts primarily as an antifoam agent and drainage aid, and it can be added at various stages of the manufacturing process.

PULPSIL® 160 C is a highly viscous silicone antifoam compound, specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It is resistant to alkaline conditions and does not contain solvents or water. PULPSIL® 160 C offers excellent handling, long-term efficiency, and knock-down efficiency.

PULPSIL® 733 E is a low-viscosity, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It serves as both an antifoam agent and a drainage aid, and can be added at different stages of the manufacturing process. PULPSIL® 733 E is primarily used in pulp washing and screening processes, but it is also effective in bleaching and wastewater treatment.

PULPSIL® 814 E is a medium-viscosity, low-concentrated, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion, specifically developed for use in pulp mills. It acts primarily as an antifoam agent and drainage aid and can be added at various stages during the manufacturing process. PULPSIL® 814 E is characterized by its excellent long-term efficiency and knock-down efficiency, particularly in aggressive black liquors. It offers high performance even at low dosages.

PULPSIL® 266 C is a highly viscous, relatively alkaline-resistant, extremely efficient, solvent- and water-free silicone antifoam compound, specially developed for use in pulp mills. It offers very good handling, long-term efficiency, and excellent knock-down efficiency. This product is also suitable for applications in antifoams for textile finishing and pulp-related processes.

WETSOFT® NE 430 is a nonionic macroemulsion concentrate of a self-dispersing hydrophilic silicone fluid. It is used for the hydrophilic treatment of fibers and textiles of all kinds. On hydrophilic substrates such as cellulosics, the hydrophilic properties are usually not affected, while hydrophobic substrates such as polyesters typically experience a clear improvement in wetting properties.

PULPSIL® 844 E is a highly concentrated, medium-viscous, and highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion, specially developed for use in pulp mills. It is known for its excellent long-term efficiency, very good knock-down efficiency, and impressive drainage performance. PULPSIL® 844 E is primarily used in pulp-washing and screening processes, and it is also effective during bleaching and wastewater treatment.

PULPSIL® 823 E is a medium-viscous, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion, specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It acts primarily as an antifoam agent and drainage aid and can be added at various stages during the manufacturing process. PULPSIL® 823 E is mainly used in pulp washing and screening processes, as well as bleaching and wastewater treatment. It offers very good knock-down efficiency and long-term efficiency.

PULPSIL® 238 C is a highly viscous silicone antifoam compound, specifically formulated for use in pulp mills. It is resistant to alkaline conditions and does not contain solvents or water. It is known for its excellent handling, good long-term efficiency, and very good knock-down efficiency.

PULPSIL® 246 C is a highly viscous, solvent-free, and water-free silicone antifoam compound specifically developed for use in pulp mills. It has excellent long-term efficiency and very good knock-down efficiency. The product is thixotropic, requiring weak stirring to reduce its viscosity. It also offers good handling during application. PULPSIL® 246 C is resistant to alkaline conditions and is designed to effectively control foam in pulp mill operations.

PULPSIL® 959 S is an aqueous solution of a hydrolytically stable polyether-modified silicone fluid. It offers several key characteristics, including improved cleaning properties compared to conventional mechanical cleaning methods, increased processing speed, low surface tension, good wetting properties, easy processing, and excellent solubility in water.

PULPSIL® 270 C is a highly viscous, relatively alkaline-resistant, extremely efficient, solvent- and water-free silicone antifoam compound, specially developed for use in pulp mills. It is particularly effective when formulated as an emulsion, making it an excellent antifoam agent for various pulp processing steps, including washing, screening, bleaching, and wastewater treatment. The product exhibits thixotropic properties, requiring gentle stirring to reduce viscosity.

PULPSIL® 255 C is a highly viscous, solvent-free, and water-free silicone antifoam compound specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It offers excellent efficiency in controlling foam. To achieve high efficiency, it is important to ensure proper dispersion of PULPSIL® 255 C in the foaming medium. This can be achieved by adding the product in its neat form, particularly when high amounts of surfactants and/or high shear forces are present to facilitate good dispersion.

WETSOFT® NE 500 is a nonionic, hydrophilic emulsion concentrate that forms a stable semi-macroemulsion upon simple 1:1 dilution with cold water. It is used for the hydrophilic treatment of all kinds of fibers and textiles. WETSOFT® NE 500 imparts a pleasant, soft, and supple hand to woven and knitted fabrics, as well as towels. Additionally, finishing with WETSOFT® NE 500 improves the moisture management of the treated textiles.

PULPSIL® 745 E is a low-viscosity, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It is characterized by its low viscosity, making it easy to dose, as well as its excellent long-term efficiency and very good knock-down efficiency. PULPSIL® 745 E functions primarily as an antifoam agent and drainage aid, and it can be added at different stages of the manufacturing process.

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.

Evonik P84® HT is a polyimide-based fiber with textile characteristics. It has a wide range of operating temperatures, from cryogenic applications to high-temperature applications. The fiber's thermal stability is based on its aromatic backbone. Despite being halogen-free, it has a high Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) of 38%, making it non-flammable.

TEGO® SML 20 is a liquid emulsifier that is non-ionic and made of polyoxyethylene-(20)-sorbitan monolaurate. It is used as a solubilizer for oils and dyestuffs, as well as a defoamer and antistatic agent in textile formulations. TEGO® SML 20 is compatible with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants due to its non-ionic nature. It is also biodegradable and has good environmental behavior. When used as a co-emulsifier, it exhibits synergistic effects with other surfactants.

BASF Formic Acid 90% is a highly versatile simple carboxylic acid used in a wide variety of applications. Formic Acid is miscible with water and other organic substances. It is inherently biodegradable and meets the sustainability requirements to be considered a low carbon footprint product.

BASF Formic Acid 85% is a highly versatile simple carboxylic acid used in a wide variety of applications. Formic Acid is miscible with water and other organic substances. It is inherently biodegradable and meets the sustainability requirements to be considered a low carbon footprint product.

BASF Formic Acid 99% is a highly versatile simple carboxylic acid used in a wide variety of applications. Formic Acid is miscible with water and other organic substances. It is inherently biodegradable and meets the sustainability requirements to be considered a low carbon footprint product.

BASF Formic Acid 95% is a highly versatile simple carboxylic acid used in a wide variety of applications. Formic Acid is miscible with water and other organic substances. It is inherently biodegradable and meets the sustainability requirements to be considered a low carbon footprint product.

Dissolvine M-X is a high purity, versatile and readily biodegradable chelate. It can replace phosophorous-containing builders, enhance the cleaning power of a detergent, and prevent deactivation of surfactants in hard water. The active component is MGDA, a chelating agent with three carboxylic groups. Together with the central nitrogen atom these carboxylic groups provide strong multiple bonds with di- and trivalent metal ions. The small molecular size enables rapid action at low temperatures and in short contact time. The MGDA trisodium salt is fully REACH registered. Excellent low toxicity and low eco-toxicological permit non-dangerous labelling. MGDA-Na3 is listed on EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List in the United States. As an ingredient in cleaning formulations, the MGDA in Dissolvine M-X improves the descaling and cleaning capabilities. This includes whiteness and color care benefits in laundry and stain removal abilities in automatic dish washing (ADW). Since MGDA is also a strong chelating agent for heavy metal ions, such as Fe and Cu, it enhances product stability and prevents negative effects of transition metals.

Finnfix CMC brand is used in a range of industrial applications, such as paper surface treatment, mining, fabric care, textile and ceramics. Finnfix products hydrate and dissolve in hot and cold water. By selecting the right Finnfix grade, manufacturers can achieve the desired rheology. Finnfix CMC is known for its excellent water retention, film forming capability and surface activity. These bio-based and biodegradable products are food contact approved and do not contain SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern).

Alcogum L 520 cationic compatible acid swellable rheology modifier, designed to perform below pH 6, performs well in many applications. It is supplied at 20% active solids in water. When neutralized with an inorganic or organic acid, it provides a clear, viscous solution. The Alcogum® L 520 manufacturing process finely controls polymer structure and molecular weight to provide optimized performance in a broad range of applications areas.

Ethylan EF-90 is a VOC-free additive designed to enable freeze thaw stability in premium grade waterborne paint products, without compromising performance or finish.

Dissolvine 100-S is a powerful sequestering agent that can form stable, water-soluble chelates with polyvalent metal ions across a wide pH range. It is a versatile product used in various industries to control the levels of hardness and heavy metal ions.

Versa-TL 77 is a water solution of a neutralized, sulfonated polystyrene.

Armosoft DEVQ is a biodegradable fabric softener with exceptional fiber adsorption properties and outstanding storage stability. This versatile product functions as a fabric conditioning agent, anti-stain agent, fabric softener, and anti-static agent. Notable features include an antistatic effect, long shelf life, long-term stability, softening, a deep conditioning effect, and superior softening performance. Armosoft DEVQ is a valuable addition to industrial additives, primarily for textiles.

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 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.

LIOSIL® FC 218 E is a nonionic macroemulsion of a reactive, aminofunctional silicone fluid, specifically designed for fabric softeners. When combined with conventional fabric softeners, LIOSIL® FC 218 E enhances their properties. This product is easy to mix with fabric softeners, allowing for convenient formulation. By incorporating LIOSIL® FC 218 E, the softening efficacy of fabric softeners is improved, resulting in significantly softer and more pleasant fabrics. Moreover, it increases the hydrophilicity of the treated fabrics. Additionally, LIOSIL® FC 218 E reduces friction forces during ironing, leading to a substantial improvement in ironing properties.

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.

Wacker Chemie SG 3379 is a polyalkylene oxide modified polydimethylsiloxane with organofunctional groups located in pendant position. It finds suitability in various applications, such as coating, to enhance coefficient of friction and leveling properties. Due to its low surface tension, SG 3379 can provide excellent wetting capabilities while improving lubricity, sheen, gloss, anti-caking, static suppression, antifoaming, and moderate profoaming properties.