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WACKER® Finish WR 1300 LV

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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.

Functions: Fabric Softener

Chemical Family: Silicones, Siloxanes

End Uses: Leather, Textiles

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Easy To Use, Good Sewability, Good Tear Strength, High Durability, Low Volatility, Water Soluble

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Specific Features
  • Easy to use
  • Excellent durability
  • Low volatility

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications
  • Textile Finishing
  • Textile & Leather
Application Details

Processing

  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1300 LV can be applied neat, from solution, or emulsion. Suitable solvents are aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, higher alcohols, and ketones.
  • Most textile processes are waterbased. Hence WACKER® FINISH WR 1300 LV is mainly applied from emulsion. WACKER®
  • FINISH WR 1300 LV is suitable for the formulation of microemulsions and macroemulsions.
  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1300 LV can be used as sole active substance in softener emulsions or in combination with other components, e.g. paraffines, esters of fatty acids, etc. Compatability of the components has to be checked in each individual case.
  • Emulsions of WACKER® FINISH WR 1300 LV are diluted to the optimum concentration for the specific fabric. Application can be done by padding or exhaustion.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to slightly turbid fluid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine Numberapprox. 0.3meq/g
Dynamic Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 1000 mPa·sDIN 53019
Properties
  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1300 LV is particularly suitable as active substance in softener formulations for the impregnation of fibers and textiles.
  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1300 LV imparts a very soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics.
  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1300 LV is considered to be the best softening agent for cotton fabrics and knitware made of cotton or cotton/PES blends.
  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1300 LV improves the wash-and-wear properties and the crease recovery angle, sewability and tear strength and reduces abrasion loss. The effects are fast to washing and dry cleaning.
  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1300 LV has only little effect on the degree of whiteness in a softener formulation. As a rule no adverse effect on the shade or color fastness properties of colored goods is observed.
  • As part of formulations used as fill fiber finish WACKER® FINISH WR 1300 LV imparts excellent slickness and resilience to the fiber.

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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