PRODUCT LITERATURE

Careguard-6(hf) | Fluorocarbon

Product Information

Careguard-6(HF) is a new generation fluorocarbon for a wide range of applications. Careguard-6(HF) is a fluorocarbon based on C6 Chemistry. It confers durable water and oil repellency effects on polyester, cotton,nylon, wool fibres and their blends. It does not affect original hand of fabric. It can be applied by padding, foam and by spray technique.

Key Features & Benefits

Key Features	Benefits
Durable	Good water/oil repellency after home laundering
Feel	Finish preserves the natural hand
Ecofriendly	PFOA below detectable limit

General Characteristics

Physical appearance	White to Creamish liquid
Ionic nature	Nonionic to weakly cationic
pH of 1% solution	6 +/- 1
Miscibility	Miscible with water
Stability	Stable to dilute acids and dilute alkalies.
Compatibility	Compatible with cationic and nonionic products

Application

Pick-up	65-70%
Bath pH	4.0 - 4.5
Drying	100 - 120 deg.C
Curing	150 deg.C,5 min. OR 160 deg.C,3 min. OR 170 deg.C, 1 min.

SUGGESTED RECIPE:

For all substrates

Careguard-6(HF)	50-100* g/l
Acetic Acid	0.5 g/l
IPA	5 g/l

* Concentration of Careguard-6(HF) to be taken on the basis of durability requirement.

Note:

It is recommended to prewash the substrate to be treated with 1 g/l Saragen-DAM at 80-85 deg.C for 20-30 min. to remove traces of residual impurities to get excellent results.
After padding and drying if fabric is kept overnight before curing, results will be further improved.
Compatible with Flame Retardent finish (Pre-trial is recommeded).
Addition of 5-10 g/l Crosslink-SC (Conc) is optional and recommended for achieving higher durability.
Water-oil repellent finish can be combined with resin finish using 30g/l Saralink-ULF + 6g/l MgCl2 + 20g/l Saralube-2975.

Sequence of addition :

- Prepare bath with all ingredients including Saralink-ULF MgCl2 and Crosslink-SC (Conc) in water containing Acetic acid.
- Stir continuously and add Careguard-6(HF) as the final ingredient.

Precautions:

- Avoid high speed and continuous stirring.

- Avoid silicone based softeners in the finishing recipe.

- Pre trial with Careguard-6(HF) is recommended with coating chemicals.

Precautions

Storage	Store in cool, ventilated shed away from heat and direct sunlight.Storage temperature should not exceed 35 deg C.Close lids firmly to avoid contact with air and moisture.
Shelf Life	8 months from the date of manufacturing, if stored under controlled conditions.