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ADVALON® CI 40

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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.

Functions: Fabric Softener

Compatible Fibers: Polyester

Chemical Family: Silicones

End Uses: Leather, Textiles

Applicable Processes: Polyester Padding

Features: Excellent Penetration, High Color Strength, Low Viscosity

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Carrier
Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Specific Features
  • Easy to use
  • Emulsions
  • Excellent penetration
  • Good depth of penetration
  • Low viscosity
  • Ready to use
  • Water-based

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications
  • Textile Finishing
  • Textile & Leather
  • Textiles & Leather
  • Color Enhancement
Application Details

Application

ADVALON® CI 40 is recommended for padding application on polyester under common conditions. It can be used on its own or together with organic fabric softeners and other finishing agents. The individual compatibility should be tested on a case-by-case basis.

Processing

For optimum finishing results ADVALON® CI 40 should be applied by padding at bath concentrations around 50 g/l. Liquor pickup 70 - 80 %. The silicone finish will cure quickly upon heat drying of the fabric. Stenter curing at 120°C is recommended.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
IonogenityNon-ionic
pHapprox. 5Indicator strips
Solid Contentapprox. 35 %Microwave oven
Properties

ADVALON® CI 40 gives a pleasant, supple hand to polyester fabrics. Most importantly, ADVALON® CI 40 significantly deepens the color of disperse dyed polyester without promoting the thermomigration of the dyes. Therefore it enables deeper color shades and noticeable savings of dyestuff.

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information
  • 0.5 kg bottle
  • 200 kg drum
  • 950 kg IBC

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

The 'Best use before end' date of each batch is shown on the product label. Storage beyond the date specified on the label does not necessarily mean that the product is no longer usable. In this case however, the properties required for the intended use must be checked for quality assurance reasons.