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Stepan Company
ZELEC® A081
Functions:
Lubricant (Internal), Fabric Softener, Mold Release Agent, Lubricant (External), Color Stabilizer, Release Agent, Anti-Static Agent, Wetting Agent, Surfactant
Chemical Family:
Phosphates, Sulfates
ZELEC® A081 is an alcohol phosphate that can be used to help decrease the viscosity of high-pressure compounds. It can also be used to reduce and stabilize viscosity and act as a color stabilizer in rubber. It also plays the role of a lubricant additive for plastic materials and provides antistatic properties in fiber lubricating oils. It can also be used as a spreading agent for oils and waxes and as an internal demolding agent for molding plastic and pultrusion. It is an additive that inhibits deposits of a corrosive nature during the soldering of light metals (aluminum and magnesium) and can be used in construction as a concrete additive. It is also used as a dispersing agent in ink formulations.
Stepan Company
STEPANTEX® VK 90
Functions:
Anti-Static Agent, Surfactant, Fabric Softener, Surfactant (Cationic)
Certifications & Compliance:
Kosher
STEPANTEX® VK 90 is a diester fabric softener quaternary with commendable softening, cold water dispersibility, and rewetting properties. This cationic surfactant paste finds its place in household and industrial fabric softeners and is capable of producing dispersions with solids ranging from 3% to 20%.
Stepan Company
STEPANTEX® VT-90
Functions:
Anti-Static Agent, Surfactant, Fabric Softener, Surfactant (Cationic)
Product Type:
Cleaner
Application Area:
Hard Surfaces
STEPANTEX® VT-90 is a diester fabric softener quaternary, providing excellent softening, cold water dispersibility, and good rewetting properties. This cationic surfactant paste can be used to produce up to 25% solid dispersions in household and industrial fabric softeners. The product is biobased.
Stepan Company
ACCOSOFT® 501
Functions:
Anti-Static Agent, Surfactant, Fabric Softener, Surfactant (Cationic)
ACCOSOFT® 501 is a diamidoamine fabric softener quaternary tailored for household and commercial fabric softeners. This cationic surfactant paste boasts excellent storage stability. It can be easily formulated into dispersions with varying concentrations (2.5% to 25% solids) that exhibit instant cold water dispersibility and favorable rewetting characteristics.
Stepan Company
ACCOSOFT® 780 PG
Functions:
Anti-Static Agent, Surfactant, Fabric Softener, Surfactant (Cationic)
ACCOSOFT® 780 PG is a canola-based diamidoamine fabric softener quaternary with a high flash point. Engineered for use in wash and rinse cycle detergents and softeners in the household and textile industries, it can be combined with nonionic surfactants to create stable detergent and softener formulations. Its application extends to a variety of rinse-cycle fabric softener concentrations.
Stepan Company
ACCOSOFT® 808
Functions:
Anti-Static Agent, Surfactant, Fabric Softener, Surfactant (Cationic)
ACCOSOFT® 808 is a liquid cationic surfactant with an 80% solids content. Tailored for use in household and industrial liquid fabric softeners, its versatility lies in creating stable dispersions with solid concentrations of up to 20%. Known for its ease of handling, it delivers softness to fabrics while reducing static cling, thereby enhancing the overall quality and comfort of laundered textiles.
Stepan Company
ACCOSOFT® 550-90% HF
Functions:
Anti-Static Agent, Surfactant, Fabric Softener, Surfactant (Cationic)
ACCOSOFT® 550-90% HF is a high-flash-point diamidoamine fabric softener quaternary primarily used in household and commercial fabric softeners. With its cationic surfactant paste nature, it achieves instant cold water dispersibility, leading to dispersions with solid concentrations ranging from 2.5% to 25%.
Stepan Company
ACCOSOFT® 550-90% HHV
Functions:
Anti-Static Agent, Surfactant, Fabric Softener, Surfactant (Cationic)
ACCOSOFT® 550-90% HHV is a cationic surfactant, a diamidoamine fabric softener quaternary, commonly employed in household and commercial liquid fabric softeners. It enables the creation of high-viscosity dispersions with solid concentrations of up to 20%, all while maintaining excellent rewetting characteristics.
Stepan Company
ACCOSOFT® 808-90%
Functions:
Anti-Static Agent, Surfactant, Fabric Softener, Surfactant (Cationic)
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.
Wacker Chemie AG
SILFOAM® SE 39
Functions:
Defoamer, Anti-Foaming Agent, Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
Certifications & Compliance:
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA), REACH (Europe)
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.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® Elastomer 50 N
Functions:
Binder & Resin, Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:
Textiles
WACKER® Elastomer 50 N is a colorless liquid polymer composed of hydroxy-functional polydimethyl siloxane. It has been specifically formulated to cater to various applications such as sealants, adhesives, coatings, textile softeners, and mold-making products. Notably, this product does not dissolve in water.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® Elastomer 80 N
Functions:
Binder & Resin, Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:
Textiles
WACKER® Elastomer 80 N is a hydroxy-functional polydimethyl siloxane polymer. It is a colorless liquid that is not miscible with water. This product is highly recommended for a variety of processing and formulating applications, including sealants, adhesives, coatings, textile softeners, and mold-making products.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® Elastomer 350 N
Functions:
Binder & Resin, Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:
Textiles
WACKER® Elastomer 350 N is a colorless liquid polymer of hydroxyfunctional polydimethylsiloxane. It is a versatile product designed for various applications such as sealants, adhesives, coatings, textile softeners, and mold-making products. This polymer is insoluble in water and offers fast curing. It also provides good release stability and demonstrates excellent anchorage to a wide range of substrates.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® E60 350
Functions:
Lubricant, Release Agent, Film Former, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
Certifications & Compliance:
REACH (Europe)
WACKER® E60 350 is a 60% emulsion of medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane using a nonionic surfactant system. It has been designed for use in many applications, including automotive care, polishes, industrial release, and textile lubricants. It has been designed to be used in many applications, such as mold release, textile lubricants and softeners, automotive care, and other specialty product applications.
Wacker Chemie AG
WETSOFT® NE 430
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
End Uses:
Leather, Textiles
Applicable Processes:
Fabric Softeners Manufacturing
Features:
High Smoothness, Good Wetting Properties, Water Soluble, Wash Resistance
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.
Wacker Chemie AG
WETSOFT® 150E Conc
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
End Uses:
Textiles
Features:
Good Tear Strength, Non-Yellowing, Good Color Stability, High Durability, High Smoothness, Good Wetting Properties, Abrasion Resistance, Water Soluble
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.
Evonik
TEGOTEX® UV 5050
Functions:
Fabric Softener
TEGOTEX® UV 5050 is an organo-modified polydimethylsiloxane designed for UV protection and textile finishing. It is easy to dilute in softener formulations and offers protection against sunlight-induced color fading. TEGOTEX® UV 5050 is compatible and easy to formulate at room temperature, providing maximal UV protection with good stability in emulsions.
Evonik
TEGOTEX® CS 0182
Functions:
Fabric Softener
End Uses:
Yarn
Applicable Processes:
Lubricants Manufacturing
Features:
Alkali Resistant
TEGOTEX® CS 0182 is a cationic softener composed of amidoamine ethoxyquat and based on a combination of vegetable and synthetic raw materials. Its advantages include providing yarn or fabric with a fluffy and bulky hand feeling, strong substantivity with easy adsorption in fabrics, antistatic properties, medium rewetting capabilities, low yellowing, cold-water dispersibility, and compatibility with nonionic, cationic, and amphiprotic surfactants while being incompatible with anionic surfactants.
Evonik
TEGOTEX® CS 8081
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
End Uses:
Nonwovens
Applicable Processes:
Textile Treatment
Features:
Non-Yellowing, Rewetting, High Performance, Hydrophilic
TEGOTEX® CS 8081 is a new quaternary silicone designed for hydrophilic textile treatment. Recommended as a substantive, high-performance softening agent with excellent rewetting properties for textile applications, TEGOTEX® CS 8081 provides exceptional softness for non-wovens and fabrics made of natural or synthetic fibers. It is also suggested as a component for various preparations.
Evonik
REWOQUAT® WE 15 DPG
Compatible Fibers:
Wool, Cotton
Functions:
Surfactant, Fabric Softener, Surfactant (Cationic)
Features:
Good Compatibility, Good Wetting Properties, Good Substantivity, Anti-Static
REWOQUAT® WE 15 DPG is di-(nor-oleyl carboxyethyl) hydroxyethyl methylammonium methosulfate and can be applied to textiles alone or in combination with other compatible finishing products. It is used for the handling and finishing of textiles made from various fibers, including cellulosic, synthetic, wool, and their blends, as well as a hydrophilic softener for non-wovens.
Evonik
TEGOTEX® CS 8080
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
End Uses:
Nonwovens
Features:
Non-Yellowing, Rewetting, High Performance, Hydrophilic
TEGOTEX® CS 8080 is a quaternary silicone for hydrophilic textile finishing. Like TEGOTEX® CS 8081, it is recommended as a substantive, high-performance softening agent with good rewetting properties for textile applications. TEGOTEX® CS 8080 provides excellent softness for non-wovens and fabrics made of natural or synthetic fibers and is also suitable for diverse preparations.
Wacker Chemie AG
POWERSOFT® CF 20
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
End Uses:
Textiles
Features:
Excellent Elasticity , Excellent Softening, Improves Handfeel
POWERSOFT® CF 20 is a self-crosslinking macro-emulsion with 20% total solids, containing amino functional elastomers. When applied to cotton and polycotton substrates, POWERSOFT® CF 20 provides an excellent soft hand. It imparts elastomeric properties to fabrics and knitwear, resulting in improved stretch recovery. Additionally, POWERSOFT® CF 20 exhibits medium yellowing and offers enhanced durability compared to standard amino softeners due to its crosslinking nature.
Wacker Chemie AG
POWERSOFT® PE 280
Functions:
Softener, Fabric Softener
End Uses:
Leather, Textiles
Features:
Transparency, Easy To Use, Alkali Resistant, High Durability
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.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® Finish WR 210
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones, Siloxanes
End Uses:
Leather, Textiles
Features:
Abrasion Resistance, Non-Yellowing, Good Sewability, Good Tear Strength, Water Soluble
WACKER® Finish WR 210 is a reactively modified aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane for use in non-yellowing and moisture-neutral textile finishing. WACKER® Finish WR 210 is particularly suitable as an active substance in softener formulations for the impregnation of fibers and textiles. WACKER® Finish WR 210 imparts a soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® Finish CT 34 E
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Compatible Fibers:
Wool
Chemical Family:
Non-Ionics, Silicones, Siloxanes
End Uses:
Textiles
Features:
Abrasion Resistance, Low Volatility, Good Sewability, Good Tear Strength, Water Soluble
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.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® AF 2170
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
End Uses:
Textiles
Features:
Water Soluble
WACKER® AF 2170 is a highly concentrated modified amino silicone with a 70% active content that can be diluted with water. It is specifically formulated to provide an exceptionally soft and supple feel without causing yellowing. Additionally, WACKER® AF 2170 exhibits good hydrophilicity, making it a top choice for silicone emulsions in the textile industry. This product is made using AF-21 fluid.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® Elastomer 20 N
Functions:
Binder & Resin, Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:
Textiles
WACKER® Elastomer 20 N is a colorless liquid hydroxy-functional polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It is recommended for use in a variety of processing and formulating applications such as sealants, adhesives, coatings, softeners (textile), and mold-making products. This product is not miscible in water.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® Finish WR 1300 LV
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones, Siloxanes
End Uses:
Leather, Textiles
Features:
Abrasion Resistance, Easy To Use, Low Volatility, Good Sewability, Good Tear Strength, High Durability, Water Soluble
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.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® AF 3670
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
End Uses:
Textiles
Features:
Good Wetting Properties, Water Soluble
WACKER® AF 3670 is a concentrated, modified amino silicone with a total solids content of 70%. It is designed to be diluted in water. WACKER® AF 3670 is specifically formulated to provide a soft and supple feel to fabrics without causing yellowing. Compared to standard amino softeners, it exhibits good hydrophilicity. Additionally, WACKER® AF 3670 contributes to wrinkle recovery and improves fabric elasticity. It can be easily diluted to concentrations as low as 5% solids.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® Finish WR 301
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones, Siloxanes
End Uses:
Leather, Textiles
Features:
Abrasion Resistance, Non-Yellowing, Good Sewability, Good Tear Strength, Water Soluble
WACKER® Finish WR 301 is a reactive aminoethyl-aminopropyl-functional polydimethylsiloxane that provides a soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics. It enhances wash-and-wear properties, crease recovery angle, sewability, tear strength, and reduces abrasion loss. These effects are quickly noticeable after washing and dry cleaning.
Wacker Chemie AG
POWERSOFT® AE 66
Functions:
Softener, Impregnation Pitch, Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
End Uses:
Leather, Textiles
Features:
Transparency, Good Elasticity, Excellent Softening, Good Dilutability, Low Volatility, Good Tear Strength, Good Color Stability, High Durability
POWERSOFT® AE 66 is a concentrated nonionic macro-emulsion containing an aminomodified silicone fluid. It is specifically designed for impregnating fibers and textiles. When applied, POWERSOFT® AE 66 provides a soft, smooth, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics. Additionally, it enhances wash-and-wear properties, crease recovery angle, tear strength, and reduces abrasion loss. These effects are retained even after washing and dry cleaning processes.
Wacker Chemie AG
WETSOFT® CTA
Functions:
Fabric Softener, Fiber Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones, Polyethers
End Uses:
Leather, Textiles
Features:
Non-Yellowing, Easy To Use, Water Soluble
WETSOFT® CTA is a self-dispersible aminofunctional silicone fluid with polyether groups. It can be applied alone in diluted form or blended with organic softeners to impart hydrophilic properties to fibers and textiles. However, a compatibility test is recommended before mixing with organic softeners.
Wacker Chemie AG
POWERSOFT® UP 68
Functions:
Softener, Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones
Features:
Transparency, Hydrophilic, Low Yellowing, Excellent Elasticity , Excellent Softening, Good Dilutability, Alkali Resistant, Heat Resistance, Wide pH Range, High Durability
POWERSOFT® UP 68 is a nonionic macro-emulsion concentrate of a reactively modified aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane. It is designed for non-yellowing and medium hydrophilic textile finishing applications. POWERSOFT® UP 68 is especially suitable for softener formulations used in the impregnation of fibers and textiles. It provides a soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics.
Wacker Chemie AG
ADVALON® CI 40
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Compatible Fibers:
Polyester
Chemical Family:
Silicones
End Uses:
Leather, Textiles
Applicable Processes:
Polyester Padding
Features:
Excellent Penetration, Low Viscosity, High Color Strength
ADVALON® CI 40 is a nonionic semi-microemulsion of a reactive polysiloxane. It is specifically formulated as a fabric softener for polyester materials, providing a soft and pleasant feel. Additionally, it enhances the intensity of dark color shades in the fabric.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® IM 11
Functions:
Flow Promoter, Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Siloxanes, Silicones
Features:
High Temperature Performance, Low Temperature Performance, Chemical Resistance
WACKER® IM 11 is a polydimethylsiloxane having carbinol functional groups in α,ω-position. WACKER® IM 11 can be used neat, in a solution, or as an emulsion. Suitable solvents for WACKER® IM 11 are aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, higher alcohols, and ketones.
Wacker Chemie AG
WACKER® Finish WR 1200
Functions:
Fabric Softener
Chemical Family:
Silicones, Siloxanes
End Uses:
Leather, Textiles
Features:
Abrasion Resistance, Easy To Use, Low Volatility, Good Sewability, Good Tear Strength, High Durability, Water Soluble
WACKER® Finish WR 1200 is a reactive aminoethyl-aminopropyl-functional polydimethylsiloxane that imparts a very soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics. It is widely regarded as the best softening agent for PES and other synthetic fibers. In addition to softness, WACKER® Finish WR 1200 also enhances the wash-and-wear properties, crease recovery angle, sewability, tear strength, and abrasion loss of the treated fabrics. These effects are quickly noticeable, even after washing and dry cleaning processes.
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