SARASOFT-EP

SARASOFT-EP | Polyethylene emulsion

Product Information

Sarasoft-EP is a polyethylene emulsion specially developed for cotton and polyester cellulosic blends to impart a soft and bulky handle on the finished fabric. Sarasoft-EP when used along with Saralink-545 or Saralink-ULF, improves the tear and tensile strength of the treated fabrics with improvement in DP rating. It also improves sewability of the finished fabrics. Sarasoft-EP is also recommended for finishing of fabrics before emerising to ensure uniformity of treatment.

Key Features & Benefits

Key Features	Benefits
Sewability improver	For finishing of knits & high value shirting for branded garments
Reduces tear & tensile strength loss	Ideal component for resin finishing
Economical	Recipe costs lower

General Characteristics

Physical appearance	Light to dark yellow transluscent liquid
Ionic nature	Nonionic
pH of 1% solution	8.5 +/- 1
Miscibility	Miscible with water
Stability	Stable to dilute acids and dilute alkalies
Compatibility	Compatible with cationic, anionic and nonionic products

Application

Padding process

1. Softnessfinish

Pick-up : 65-70%
Bath pH : 5.0-6.0
Drying : 130-160 deg.C

SUGGESTED RECIPES

1.1. Cotton B/W

Sarasoft-EP : 20-30 g/l
Sarasoft-I : 20-30 g/l

1.2. High value cotton shirting

Sarasoft-EP : 10-30 g/l
Macrosoft-W : 10-15 g/l
Megatouch : 5-10 g/l

2. Wrinkle-free finish

Pick-up : 65-70%
Bath pH : 4.5-5.0

Suggested Recipes

2.1. P/V, P/C Suitings

Saralink-545 : 40-60 g/l
Sarasoft-EP : 20-30 g/l
Rucosoft-20 : 10-30 g/l OR
Sarasoft-1371: : 10-20 g/l
Mg Cl2 : 8-12 g/l
Shock Cure : 180-190 deg.C, 45-60 sec.

2.2 100% Cotton fabric

Saralink-ULF : 60-120 g/l
Sarasoft-EP : 20-40 g/l
Sarasoft-1371: 10-20 g/l
MgCl12 : 12-24 g/l
Citric acid : 0.3 g/l
Drying : 110-130 deg.C, (8-12% moisture content)
Curing : 150-160 deg.C, 5-6 mins.

3. Finishing of fabrics before emerising

Sarasoft-EP : 10-15 g/l
Pick-up : 65-70%
Bath pH : 5.5-6.0
Drying : 110-130 deg.C

Exhaust Process

Saralink-ULF : 6-12%
Sarasoft-EP : 2-3%
Sarasoft-1371 : 2-3%
Sarasoft-I : 1 %
MgCl2 : 1.2-2.4%
Bath pH : 4.5-5.0 (adjusted with citric acid)
Bath Temp. : R.T, 10-30 mins.
Drying : Hydroextract (65-70% moisture content), Tumble dry (10-15% moisture content)
Curing : 140-160 deg.C, 5-6 mins.

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 : 9 months from the date of manufacturing, if stored under controlled conditions.

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