Products in Industrial Additives & Materials: Textiles

ACCOSOFT® 808-90% presents a highly concentrated imidazoline fabric softener quaternary with 90% solids content. Designed for household and industrial liquid fabric softeners, its liquid form eases handling and formulation. By incorporating this cationic surfactant, stable dispersions with solid concentrations of up to 18% can be achieved, imparting softness and reducing static cling to fabrics.

VINNAPAS® CA 55 is an aqueous polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is particularly suited for carpet binder applications where a medium-firm hand is required. The dispersion combines high solid content with a low viscosity—a combination that permits the addition of high filler loadings, resulting in adhesive formulations with high solid contents that are typically required in the carpet industry. VINNAPAS® CA 55 is not produced with any added organic solvents, plasticizers, or formaldehyde donors.

SILFOAM® SD 882 is an anhydrous, low viscosity antifoam agent that has the ability to form a fine dispersion when introduced to water or highly polar systems. Its degree of organomodification allows it to effectively control negative effects such as surface defects and separation tendencies.

VINNAPAS® eco is a fossil resource-saving product where a specific share of the fossil-based raw materials required for manufacturing this product can be replaced by certified sustainable renewable feedstock. VINNAPAS® eco EN 1020 is specifically designed as a binder for soft hydrophilic nonwovens. It can be applied through spray, impregnation, or foam methods. VINNAPAS® eco EN 1020 provides excellent wet strength to the nonwoven while maintaining a low level of free formaldehyde content.

VINNAPAS® CA 5544 is an aqueous polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is particularly suited for carpet binder applications where a medium-firm hand is required. The dispersion combines a very high solid content with a low viscosity, allowing the addition of very high filler loadings, resulting in adhesive formulations with solid contents of 80 percent or even greater. VINNAPAS® CA 5544 is not produced with any added organic solvents, plasticizers, or formaldehyde donors.

VINNAPAS® EN 1092 is a self-crosslinking, aqueous polymer dispersion specifically developed for the nonwovens and textile coating markets. It is produced without the use of plasticizers and is based on the monomers vinyl acetate and ethylene. VINNAPAS® EN 1092 provides a unique combination of high dry and wet strength, making it an excellent choice for various applications. The dispersion has a low formaldehyde content of less than 100 ppm, ensuring compliance with strict standards. It is particularly recommended as a binder for glassfiber scrims, offering a firm handfeel and excellent alkaline resistance.

SILFOAM® SRE is a versatile antifoam that contains 20% active ingredients and 33% solids. It is relatively rich in emulsifier but has a low viscosity, making it easy to measure accurately. SILFOAM® SRE also demonstrates high resistance to alkalis and acids, allowing for its application in a wide range of pH-sensitive scenarios.

WACKER® AK 1000 is a linear, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 1000 mm²/s. Its chemical structure gives it an exceptional property profile that distinguishes it from organic materials like mineral oils. It exhibits low surface tension, resulting in high surface activity. Additionally, it is chemically highly unreactive and has a low solidifying point.

VINNAPAS® EN 1024 is a self-crosslinking, aqueous polymer dispersion based on the monomers vinyl acetate and ethylene. This product is manufactured without the use of plasticizers. It is specifically designed to serve as a binder for soft and hydrophilic nonwovens. VINNAPAS® EN 1024 offers good wet strength to the nonwovens while maintaining a low level of formaldehyde. Additionally, it is particularly suitable for foam applications.

WACKER® AK 0,65 is a hexamethyldisiloxane. Its chemical structure gives it an exceptional property profile that distinguishes it from organic materials like mineral oils. It exhibits good dielectric properties, low surface tension, high surface activity, and is chemically highly unreactive. Additionally, it has a low solidifying point.

VINNAPAS® CA 5310 is an aqueous polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is particularly suited for carpet binder applications where a softer hand is required. The dispersion has a moderately high solid content that also permits the addition of moderate filler loadings. This results in adhesive formulations with high solid contents that are typically required in the carpet industry. VINNAPAS® CA 5310 is not produced with any added organic solvents, plasticizers, or formaldehyde donors.

VINNAPAS® EP 1133 is a carboxylated, higher-solids vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) copolymer dispersion with a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 0°C. This product is a moderately soft binder that provides excellent adhesion to various fiber substrates, making it suitable for a wide range of nonwoven applications. Additionally, it has the ability to be crosslinked for enhanced performance.

VINNAPAS® eco EN 428 is a self-crosslinking, plasticizer-free, aqueous polymer dispersion produced from the monomers vinyl acetate and ethylene. It offers a unique balance of softness, high wet strength, and broad formulation flexibility. The film formed by VINNAPAS® eco EN 428 has a soft texture, making it ideal as a binder for personal hygiene nonwovens. It also serves as a coating and finishing agent for woven and knitted goods, enhancing their performance and appearance.

VINNAPAS® eco 192 is a self-crosslinking, aqueous polymer dispersion specifically developed for the nonwovens market. It is produced from vinyl acetate and ethylene monomers, and it does not contain any plasticizers. This product, VINNAPAS® eco, is designed to save fossil resources by allowing for the replacement of a portion of the fossil-based raw materials used in its manufacturing process with certified sustainable renewable feedstock.

VINNAPAS® EN 428 is a self-crosslinking, plasticizer-free, aqueous polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene monomers. It offers a unique combination of softness, high wet strength, and versatile formulation options. The film formed by VINNAPAS® EN 428 has a soft texture, making it an excellent choice as a binder for personal hygiene nonwovens. Additionally, it can be used as a coating and finishing agent for woven and knitted textiles, providing enhanced properties and performance.

VINNOL® CE 35 is an aqueous dispersion of a terpolymer consisting of vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, and ethylene. It acts as a rigid film-forming agent and provides outstanding heat-sealability and high-frequency (HF) weldability to nonwoven and textile substrates. Moreover, it is particularly suitable for producing plasticizer-free coatings that can be heat sealed and high-frequency welded on paper and cardboard surfaces.

WACKER® AK 12500 is a linear, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 12500 mm²/s. Its chemical structure gives it exceptional properties that distinguish it from organic materials like mineral oils. It exhibits minimal changes in physical properties over a broad temperature range, excellent water-repellent properties, and good dielectric properties.

SILFOAM® SE 1661 is a water-dilutable antifoam emulsion with a medium viscosity and excellent storage stability, thanks to its nonionic emulsifier system. This product serves the dual purpose of preventing foam formation (as an antifoam) and eliminating existing foam (as a defoamer) in a wide range of aqueous systems. SILFOAM® SE 1661 is particularly well-suited for applications where the use of silicones could typically present challenges, such as PVC degassing, the manufacturing and processing of polymer dispersions for textiles, paper, paints, surface coatings, and adhesives, as well as cooling lubricants and textile formulations.

SILFOAM® SE 39 is a low-viscosity antifoam emulsion known for its long-lasting efficiency. It is especially well-suited for surfactant-rich formulations like liquid detergents and textile auxiliaries. SILFOAM® SE 39 is particularly effective in applications where high surfactant concentrations or intense product movement would quickly render conventional antifoam emulsions ineffective.

VINNAPAS® EN 1028 is a self-crosslinking, aqueous polymer dispersion based on the monomers vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is manufactured without the use of plasticizers. This product is specifically designed to serve as a binder for soft hydrophobic nonwovens, providing them with high wet strength. Moreover, VINNAPAS® EN 1028 is an ideal choice as a binder for nonwovens that need to meet rigorous eco-labeling requirements.

VINNAPAS® EN 1165 is an aqueous, self-crosslinking copolymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is produced without the use of alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APEO)-based materials. This dispersion is specifically designed to serve as a moderately soft binder for nonwoven applications that demand exceptional wet tensile strength performance.

SILFOAM® SC 370 is a medium viscosity antifoam agent that offers stability against hydrolysis. It contains 100% active ingredients and is formulated with an organically modified silicone fluid. In contrast to antifoam agents based on pure silicone fluids (PDMS), SILFOAM® SC 370 generally demonstrates improved compatibility with organic systems.

WACKER® AK 100000 is a linear, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 100000 mm²/s. Its chemical structure gives it an exceptional property profile that distinguishes it from organic materials like mineral oils. It exhibits excellent water-repellent properties, good dielectric properties, and low surface tension, resulting in high surface activity.

VINNAPAS® EZ 123 is an aqueous polymer dispersion of vinyl acetate and ethylene specifically designed for applications in the nonwovens market. It is produced without the use of plasticizers or APEO surfactants. This dispersion possesses a nonionic character and provides high dry tensile strength, resulting in a fuller and stiffer hand feel to nonwoven webs. It can be formulated with various chemistries, including cationic, anionic, or nonionic, to create specialized nonwovens. Additionally, VINNAPAS® EZ 123 is a low-odor dispersion with formaldehyde levels of less than 50 ppm.

SILFOAM® SC 369 is a medium viscosity antifoam agent with a 100% active ingredient content. It is formulated with an organically modified silicone fluid. Compared to antifoam agents based on pure silicone fluids (PDMS), SILFOAM® SC 369 demonstrates enhanced compatibility with organic systems in general.

VINNAPAS® CA 5185 is an aqueous polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is particularly suited for carpet binder applications where a softer hand is required. The dispersion permits the addition of high filler loadings, resulting in adhesive formulations with high solid contents that are typically required in the carpet industry. VINNAPAS® CA 5185 is not produced with any added organic solvents, plasticizers, or formaldehyde donors.

WACKER® AK 100 is a linear, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 100 mm²/s. Its chemical structure gives it an exceptional property profile that distinguishes it from organic materials like mineral oils. It has a high flash point, demonstrating its resistance to ignition. It also exhibits high heat resistance and good solubility in a wide range of solvents.

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.

VINNAPAS® CA 5800 is an aqueous polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is particularly suited for carpet binder applications where a firmer hand is required. The dispersion combines moderately high solid content with a lower viscosity—a combination that permits the addition of moderate filler loadings. This results in adhesive formulations with high solid contents that are typically required in the carpet industry. VINNAPAS® CA 5800 is not produced with any added organic solvents or plasticizers.

VINNAPAS® CA 5566 is an aqueous polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is particularly suited for carpet binder applications where a medium-firm hand is required. VINNAPAS® CA 5566 combines a very high solids content with a low viscosity—a combination that permits the addition of very high filler loadings, such as calcium carbonate, aluminum trihydrate (ATH), or other fillers. This results in adhesive formulations with high solid contents of 80 percent or even greater.

WACKER® E60 1000 is a 60% emulsion of a medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane fluid using a nonionic surfactant system. This product has been designed to be used in many applications, such as mold release, furniture polish, automotive care, and other specialty product applications.

VINNAPAS® CA 5320 is a versatile polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It has excellent compatibility with pigments and fillers and delivers strong binding strength, a soft hand, and excellent processability. VINNAPAS® CA 5320 does not contain APEO surfactants and is produced without using formaldehyde donors, plasticizers or organic solvents.

SILFAR® 1000 is a polydimethylsiloxane produced through the hydrolysis and polycondensation of dichlorodimethylsilane and chlorotrimethylsilane. Its degree of polymerization (n) is adjusted to achieve a mean kinematic viscosity of 1000 mm²/s at 25°C. This versatile product finds application in both the pharmaceutical and food sectors. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is commonly used in antiflatulence and antacid preparations.

SILFAR® 350 is a polydimethylsiloxane derived from the hydrolysis and polycondensation of dichlorodimethylsilane and chlorotrimethylsilane. Its degree of polymerization (n) is adjusted to achieve a mean kinematic viscosity of 350 mm²/s at 25°C. This versatile product finds application in both the pharmaceutical and food sectors. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is commonly used in antiflatulence and antacid preparations.

VINNAPAS® CA 5317 is an aqueous polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is particularly suited for backcoatings of woven materials, needle felt floor coverings, and tufted carpets. The dispersion combines a high solid content with a moderate viscosity. VINNAPAS® CA 5317 is not produced with any added organic solvents or plasticizers.

VINNAPAS® EP 907 is a vinyl acetate/ethylene-based dispersion specifically designed for nonwoven applications that require breakdown and re-dispersion in water. When used as a binder, substrates bound with VINNAPAS® EP 907 exhibit good dry tensile strength but easily disintegrate upon exposure to water. This makes it suitable for nonwoven applications where a stiff hand and dry tensile properties are desired. When agitated in water, substrates bound with VINNAPAS® EP 907 break down into smaller fragments of individual fibers. The dispersion is stabilized with an APEO-free surfactant system and has a low formaldehyde level of less than 50 ppm.