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ADVALON® EL 39

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ADVALON® EL 39 is a nonionic macroemulsion of a reactive polysiloxane. It is a self-crosslinking, one-component finish that imparts a pleasant, soft, supple hand to woven and knitted fabrics of all kinds in combination with pronounced shape-stabilizing properties. Most importantly, ADVALON® EL 39 conveys extraordinary elasticity, resilience, and stretch characteristics to cotton knitwear.

Compatible Fibers: Polyamide, Polyester

Chemical Family: Silicones

End Uses: Textiles

Features: Self-crosslinking

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Specific Features
  • Dilutable with water
  • Emulsions
  • Highly elastic
  • Low viscosity
  • Self-crosslinking

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications
  • Textile Finishing
  • Textile & Leather
  • Dimensional Stability
Application Details
  • ADVALON® EL 39 is suitable for padding and exhaust application under common conditions. It can be used on its own or together with organic fabric softeners, polyethylene waxes and other finishing agents. The individual compatibility should be tested on a case-by-case basis.
  • To impart a silky soft, full and elastic hand to all kinds of woven and knitted goods, ADVALON® EL 39 should be applied by padding at bath concentrations around 30 g/l. Liquor pickup 70 - 80 %.
  • High shear forces should be avoided at all times during application of the product. The silicone finish will cure quickly if the fabric is heat dried. Stenter curing at 150°C for 3 minutes is recommended.
  • It is advised to clean the production equipment after use immediately with warm water and remove all emulsion residues.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Milky-white liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
IonogenityNon-ionic
pHapprox. 4.5Indicator strips
Solids Contentapprox. 39 %Microwave oven
Properties

ADVALON® EL 39 is a self-crosslinking one component finish which imparts a pleasant, soft, supple hand to woven and knitted fabrics of all kinds in combination with pronounced shape-stabilizing properties. Most importantly, ADVALON® EL 39 conveys extraordinary elasticity, resilience and stretch characteristics to cotton knitwear.

Packaging & Availability

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

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Minimum temperature allowed during storage and transportation: 0°C. Do not allow this material to freeze.