Cirrasol™ 920XR

The industry shift to lower basis weight nonwovens has caused rewet issues in hygiene applications. This is a key issue in hygiene finishes since rewet is a critical property to keep the skin dry and prevent irritation and leakage. Cirrasol 920XR shows extremely low rewet compared to a competitive finish.

The filters papers after a rewet test using a competitive finish are almost completely saturated (indicating high rewet). Cirrasol 920XR shows slight spotting on the filter papers (indicating low rewet). The liquid insult (0.9% NaCl) was dyed blue for better visibility.

When compared to the leading fiber finishes in the market in a benchmark study, Cirrasol 920XR outperformed the competition in rewet amount. For the best performing finish in a specific application, please refer to the chart below:

Summary comparison of Cirrasol 900 series to competitive finishes

• Extremely low rewet
• Functions well on topsheet and ADL
• Low cytotoxicity profile
• Free of volatile solvents
• Easy to handle

• Developed specifically for applications or nonwovens where low rewet is essential
• Industry feedback has identified rewet as an area of concern due to lower basis weight nonwovens
• Blend of nonionic emulsifiers
• Activity > 97 % w/w
• Typical dilution level 10 % actives w/w in cold water

• Extremely low rewet
• Functions well on topsheet and ADL
• Low cytotoxicity profile
• Free of volatile solvents
• Easy to handle

Cirrasol 920XR is typically diluted to 10% w/w in cold water and stirred continuously until a fine homogenous emulsion is produced.