Products in Leather & Textiles: Textiles

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.

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® 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.

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® 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.

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® 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® 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.

PULPSIL® 822 E is a medium-viscous, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion developed specifically for use in pulp mills. It is characterized by its very good knock-down efficiency, long-term efficiency, compatibility, and excellent stability. PULPSIL® 822 E acts primarily as an antifoam agent and drainage aid and can be added at various stages during the manufacturing process.

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® 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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).

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 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.

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.

LIOSIL® FC 219 E is a nonionic emulsion of a silicone quat fluid, specifically designed for fabric softeners. When combined with conventional fabric softeners, LIOSIL® FC 219 E enhances their properties. This product is easy to mix with fabric softeners, facilitating formulation. By incorporating LIOSIL® FC 219 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 219 E reduces friction forces during ironing, leading to a substantial improvement in ironing properties.

LIOSIL® FC 203 is a self-dispersible aminofunctional silicone fluid with polyether groups. It is used in combination with conventional fabric softeners. Due to its special composition, LIOSIL® FC 203 enhances the hydrophilicity of fabrics, leading to a significant increase in absorbency. In addition, LIOSIL® FC 203 reduces the friction force during ironing, resulting in improved ironing properties.

Wacker Chemie SG 3383 is a polyalkylene oxide-modified polydimethylsiloxane with organofunctional groups positioned as pendants. Due to its unique structure, SG 3383 demonstrates excellent surface activity. It can be utilized in both aqueous and non-aqueous systems. SG 3383 finds particular suitability in various applications, including coatings to enhance coefficients of friction and leveling properties.

LIOSIL® FC 110 is a self-dispersible polyether-amino-functional silicone fluid, specifically designed for fabric softeners. It is a technical-grade silicone fluid that can be combined with conventional fabric softeners, enhancing their properties. LIOSIL® FC 110 is easy to mix with fabric softeners, and its selected functionality significantly improves the hydrophilicity of fabrics, leading to increased water absorbency.