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ADVALON® TL 88 E

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ADVALON® TL 88 E is a 50% active exhaustible lubricant emulsion. It is a milky-white liquid that contains polydimethylsiloxane and waxes. This emulsion offers excellent abrasion resistance, a very low coefficient of friction, and excellent slip-stick properties. Additionally, it provides increased heat resistance.

Product Type: Lubricant

Application Area: Thread

Features: Good Abrasion Resistance, Improves Stick-Slip Response, Low Friction, Very Good Heat Resistance

Chemical Family: Silicones

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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Chemical Structure

ADVALON® TL 88 E - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Application Area
Use Level
4 - 12 wt %
Application Details

ADVALON® TL 88 E is a 50% active lubricant emulsion designed for the exhaustion process on Textured or Spun Polyester thread. The design of the emulsion guarantees an even distribution especially on Spun Polyester Thread. ADVALON® TL 88 E is an excellent lubricant for medium and heavy duty sewing thread applications. ADVALON® TL 88 E improves the overall performance of sewing threads significantly.

Processing

  • ADVALON® TL 88 E is an exhaustible thread lubricant. The emulsion is added to the dye bath. By circulating the finishing liquor through the bobbins the lubricant will exhaust onto the thread. This technique allows dyeing and lubricating the thread in the same equipment.
  • To achieve maximum exhaustion it is recommended to buffer the dye bath with about 1 to 2% of ammonium acetate to a pH of 6.5. After circulating the bath at ambient temperature for ten minutes the temperature is raised at a rate of 3 to 5°C per minute until the bath reaches a maximum temperature of 72°C (160°F).
  • For an even distribution of the lubricant throughout the bobbin it is best to alternate flow direction. Three minutes from outside to inside alternating with two minutes from inside to outside are recommended.
  • The normal application levels are from 4% to 12% On- Weight-Of-Goods based on the emulsion as received.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Milky white liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Application pH6.5
Specifications
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Active Ingredients (Silicone/wax combination)50%
Properties
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • Very low coefficient of friction
  • Excellent slip stick properties
  • Increased heat resistance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Latin America
  • North America
Packaging Information

ADVALON® TL 88 E is available in drums and totes.