501 Waterford, C Wing, C.D.Barfiwala Marg,
Juhu Lane, Andheri W, Mumbai 400 058, INDIA.
Phone: +91 22 42184218 • Fax: +91 22 42184350
Email: tcexp@sarex.com | tcexn@sarex.com
501 Waterford, C Wing, C.D.Barfiwala Marg,
Juhu Lane, Andheri W, Mumbai 400 058, INDIA.
Phone: +91 22 42184218 • Fax: +91 22 42184350
Email: tcexp@sarex.com | tcexn@sarex.com
Careguard-FF is a fluorine free speciality product for water repellent and rainproofing for cellulosic and its blends. Careguard-FF gives best results on 100% cellulosic fabrics with spray rating of 90-100. The performance of Careguard-FF is very close to C6 fluoro chemicals in terms of water repellent and durability. It imparts sewability and also provides better resistance to abrasion and tear. They can also be applied on nonwoven substrates.
| Key Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Non-yellowing | Suitable for white and pastel shades |
| Fluorine free | Fulfills requirement of leading retailers viz. M&S and H&M |
| Performance | Close to C6 fluoro chemicals in terms of water repellency and durability |
| Durable | Withstands multiple home launderings |
| Handle and breathability | Soft handle and ideal for outdoor wear |
| Physical appearance | Off white to White 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 |
Padding Process:
| Careguard-FF | 60-100 g/l |
| Pick-up | 65-70% |
| Bath pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Drying | 120 deg.C, 2 min. |
| Curing* | 145-150 deg.C, 3 min. and 170 deg.C for 40 sec. |
* In case of polyester, at maximum pick up, curing at temperature 145-150 deg.C gives better spray rating.
* In case of polyester and P/W fabric it is recommended to wash fabric with 0.5-1 g/l Celldet-R (Non-ionic wetting agent) before finishing.
Exhaust process for Garment
| Careguard-FF | 6-10% |
| Bath pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Bath Temp | R.T. to 40 deg.C, (1 deg.C/min.) |
| Time | 30-40 min. at 40 deg.C |
| Drying/Curing | 110 deg.C, 3 min. / 145-150 deg.C, 3 min. OR 170 deg.C for 40 sec. |
Precaution:
Due to chemical nature of product, one must stir well before use as there is a chance of layer separation on the surface.
Note :
-Preliminary trials are recommended before bulk processing.
-To get very good results with Careguard-FF, pick up should be more than 70%
-The minimum 145 deg.C temperature for curing is recommended.
-If results are not upto the mark, then re-curing will help to get better results.
-Caregaurd-FF is suitable with Deca based FR products but it is not to be used with phosphorous based and APP (Ammonium Phosphophate) based FR products.
-Before finishing with Careguard-FF, it is better that fabric is not hot but cooled down.
-Addition of Saraline-FI along with Careguard-FF will stabilize the bath and which in turn will minimize roller build-up if any.
-The product has tendency to form gas/pressure which will swell the durm. If drum is swollen then it is to be open release the pressure/gas.
| 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. |