Products in Textile & Leather Chemicals: Textiles

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.

LIOSIL® FC 130 E is a nonionic macro emulsion of a self-dispersing polyether-amino-functional silicone fluid, specifically designed for fabric softeners. It is used in combination with conventional fabric softeners to enhance their properties. LIOSIL® FC 130 E can be easily mixed with fabric softeners. Its selected functionality significantly improves the hydrophilicity of fabrics, leading to a substantial increase in water absorbency.

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.

Wacker Chemie SG 3380 is a 100% polysiloxane polyethylene glycol copolymer and a trisiloxane superwetting molecule with organofunctional groups at the terminal positions and hydroxyl end-capping. Due to its unique structure, SG 3380 exhibits high surface activity and effectively spreads on nearly any surface. It reduces the surface tension of aqueous and non-aqueous solutions and acts as a highly effective wetting agent.

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.

POWERSOFT® PE 280 is a composition that includes a self-dispersing aminofunctional silicone fluid. It is a cationic silicone softener specifically developed for exhaust applications and can be used on common fibers such as cotton, polyester, polyamides, and their blends. What sets POWERSOFT® PE 280 apart from regular silicone-based softeners is its exceptional stability in the presence of alkali, salt, and high-shearing conditions.

WETSOFT® NE 580 is a predominantly nonionic microemulsion concentrate of a 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. WETSOFT® NE 580 provides woven goods and knitwear with a silky soft, supple, and smooth hand.

CHT Group TA-7110 is a silicone antifoam emulsion with 10% actives. It is used in industries for foam management and is formulated to rinse out most substrates thoroughly. Belonging to the TA series, this product provides consistent performance in many standard applications. Applications Carpet dyeing Industrial cleaning Textiles Chemical processing

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® 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.

PRIMIS® EP 1770 is an aqueous polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It offers a moderately high solids content along with a lower viscosity, allowing for the addition of moderate filler loadings. This unique combination enables formulations with excellent fluidity in board core applications. PRIMIS® EP 1770 is manufactured without the use of added organic solvents and plasticizers.

WACKER® E35 350 is a 35% emulsion of medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane. It is primarily designed for use in applications for furniture polish, textile finishing, and other specialty formulations. WACKER® E35 350 contains sodium nitrite as a corrosion inhibitor. It should not be used in contact with amines.

SILFOAM® SE 47 is a versatile antifoam emulsion with a relatively high emulsifier content. It has shown great effectiveness in addressing foam-related challenges in various applications, including textile auxiliaries and processes like dyeing. Additionally, it is suitable for use in surfactant formulations, cooling lubricants based on mineral oils, and for separating monomers from dispersions and converting dispersions into derivatives.

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.

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

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 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.

Dissolvine NA2 is a chelate used in the detergent industry as a stabilizer, in the chemical industry as a metal carrier in redox systems, in the cosmetic industry as a stabilizer for preparations, and in the printing industry to control hardness and as a stabilizer.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Guangzhou Flying Dragon Chemical Ltd. Adipic Dihydrazide is a powdery compound with a high melting point. This product is prepared by reacting organic acid and hydrazine. It can be used as a latent curing agent for EP, cross-linker for water-based coatings/paints (acrylic base, etc.), textile finishing agent, formaldehyde absorbent, and metal deactivator.

Leucophor® SAC Liquid is a high-white, urea-free hexasulphonated optical brightener designed for use in both coating slips and sizing solutions. This product can be used either continuously or in batch processes as needed and is compatible with most anionic and nonionic products, offering versatility and reliability for a range of applications in the paper and textile industries.

All-Plus Chemicals AP8401G Granular MGDA is a readily biodegradable, strong complexing agent. Its performance is higher and more cost-effective. The excellent ecological and toxicological properties of All-Plus Chemicals AP8401G Granular MGDA have been tested in a wide variety of studies. Hence, it can be used as a replacement for other, less environmentally friendly complexing agents.

Dragonpovol Polyvinyl Alcohol (05-88 Grade) is a normal band of the PVA family, which can generally be used as an equivalent for BP-05, PVA-205, and GL-05, some famous bands in the market. Its main application has been in textile manufacturing. It is used as a warp-sizing agent, fabric-processing resin, and as paper surface-treating resin to elevate the bonding strength of paper.

Dragonpovol Polyvinyl Alcohol (17-98 Grade) is a normal band of the PVA family, which can generally be used as an equivalent for BF-17, PVA-117, RS-2117, JF-17, and N-300, some famous bands in the market. It has been widely used as a glue & adhesive in construction, paper manufacturing as well as other industries for binding materials. It can also be used as a surface sizing agent in textiles, because of the low surface tension it may induce between two phases.

Dragonpovol Polyvinyl Alcohol (17-99 Grade) is a normal band of the PVA family, which can generally be used as an equivalent for BF-17, PVA-117, and N-300, some famous bands in the market. It has been widely used as a glue & adhesive in construction, paper manufacturing as well as other industries for binding materials. It can also be used as a surface sizing agent in textiles, because of the low surface tension it may induce between two phases. Due to the active -OH groups in the chemical structure, it can be used as a modifier for Urea melamine resins which is a typical binder for plywood by aldol condensation between -OH and aldehydes.

Guangzhou Flying Dragon Chemical Ltd. Diacetone Acrylamide (DAAM) is a crosslinking agent majorly used as an additive for applications like water-based coatings/paints (acrylic base etc.), textile treatment, paper treatment, and photosensitive resin.

Dragonpovol Polyvinyl Alcohol (20-88 Grade) is a normal band of the PVA family, which can generally be used as an equivalent for BP-20, PVA-220, and GH-17, some famous bands in the market. It has been widely used as a glue & adhesive in construction, paper manufacturing as well as other industries for binding materials. It can also be used as a surface sizing agent in textiles, because of its good ability to form a membrane on the textile surface. Due to the active -OH and -COOR groups in the chemical structure, it can reduce the surface tension of water solution to a large extent, which in return can be used as a dispersant in PVC suspension polymerization production.

Dragonbural Polyvinyl Butyral (B-40 grade) is a high-quality PVB resin, which can be used widely in industries. Its main application has been in the paper printing ink, glue metal protection primer, badminton, ceramic color paper, aluminum foil adhesive, electronic ceramic, fiber treating agents, and cellulose sponges.

Dragonpovol Polyvinyl Alcohol (30-99 Grade) is a normal band of the PVA family, which can generally be used in textile sizing material, adhesives & glues, coatings, emulsifiers, soil modifying agents, etc.

Dragonpovol Polyvinyl Alcohol (17-88 Grade) is a normal band of the PVA family, which can generally be used as an equivalent for BP-17, PVA-217, and JP-18, some famous bands in the market. It has been widely used as a glue & adhesive in construction, woodworking, paper, and other industries for binding materials. It can also be used as a surface sizing agent in textiles, because of the low surface tension it may induce between two phases.

Dragonpovol Polyvinyl Alcohol (26-98 Grade) is a normal band of the PVA family, which can generally be used as an equivalent for BF-24E, and PVA-124, some benchmark bands in the market. It has been widely used as a sizing agent in paper manufacturing, a warp sizing agent in textiles, and as a raw material for PVA panels or PVA thin films. This product can also be used in adhesives, paints, and coatings.

Dragonbural Polyvinyl Butyral (B-60 grade) is a high-quality PVB resin, which can be used widely in industries. Its main application has been in the paper printing ink, glue metal protection primer, badminton, ceramic color paper, aluminum foil adhesive, electronic ceramic, fiber treating agents, and cellulose sponges.