PRODUCT LITERATURE

ESTOFEEL (CONC) | moisture absorber & wicking

Product Information

Estofeel (Conc) is specially developed hydrophilic finishing agent for polyester, polyamide and other synthetic fibres to overcome the generated static charge. It also improves wicking property of cellulosic fibres. Estofeel (Conc) imparts hydrophilicity, antistatic, soil release and soil resistant properties to hydrophobic fibres. One of the best moisture absorber & is effectively used in moisture management techniques.

Key Features & Benefits

Key Features	Benefits
Antistatic and hydrophilic	Comfort properties for polyester and polyester rich blends
Concentrated	Economical
Dyeing	Compatible with dyeing recipe by exhaust process
Non yellowing	Suitable for white and pastel shades
Durable	Durable to home laundering
Versatile	Applicable by padding as well as by exhaust method

General Characteristics

Physical appearance	Yellow pellets to irregular lumps
Ionic nature	Nonionic
pH of 1% solution	5 +/- 2
Miscible	Miscible with hot water
Compatibility	Compatible with cationic, anionic and nonionic products
Stability	Stable to dilute acids and dilute alkalies

Application

Padding process

Dosage	5-8 g/l (10% emulsion)
Pick-up	65-70%
Bath pH	5.5-6.0
Drying	120 deg.C, 2 mins.
Curing	170 deg.C, 1 mins. (Polyamide) 160 deg.C, 1 mins. (Polyester)

Exhaust process

Dosage	0.5-0.8% (10%)
Bath pH	5.5-6.0
Bath Temp	130 deg.C
Time	30-45 mins.

Instructions for DIlution

Procedure to prepare 10% Estofeel(Conc)

- Take 90 parts of DM water of 60-70deg.C

- To this, gradually add Estofeel (Conc) with constant stirring using paddle stirrer (50-100 rpm)

- Continue stirring at 60-70 deg.C for 60-90 mins. to get homogenous product

- Lower down the temperature to 40 deg.C under constant stirring

- Filter/Strain the finished product to remove un-dissolved particles/lumps if any

Preservation: It is recommended to add 0.1% Bronopol (2-Bromo,2-nitropropane, 1,3-diol) or Methyl Paraben (methyl para hydroxy benzoate) as an antimicrobial agent to avoid fungal/microbial growth.

Note :

- pH of the diluted product should be 6-7

- Temperature of DM water should not go beyond 70 deg.C

- Maximum dilution possible for Estofeel (Conc) is 15%.

- Maxmimum 15% dilution is possible however 15% diluted product is viscous compared to 10% diluted product.

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.