SARASOFT-EP (CONC)

SARASOFT-EP (CONC) | Polyethylene emulsion

Product Information

Sarasoft-EP (Conc) is a polyethylene eumlsion for cotton and polyester cellulosic blend fabrics to impart soft and bulky handle. Sarasoft-EP (Conc) when used alongwith 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 (Conc) 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
Concentrated
Economical
General Characteristics
Physical appearance
Yellow clear to translucent liquid
Ionic nature Nonionic
pH of 1% solution 8 +/- 1
Miscibility Miscible with water
Compatibility
Compatible with cationic, anionic and nonionic products
Stability
Stable to dilute acids and dilute alkalies
Application

Padding process

1. Softness finish

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

SUGGESTED RECIPES

1.1. Cotton B/W

  • Sarasoft-EP(Conc) : 10-15 g/l
  • Sarasoft-I : 20-30 g/l

1.2. High value cotton shirting

  • Sarasoft-EP(Conc) : 5-15 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 g/l

  • Saralink-545 : 40-60 g/l
  • Sarasoft-EP(Conc) : 10-15 g/l
  • Rucosoft-20 : 10-30 g/l OR
  • Sarasoft-1371 : 10-20 g/l
  • Mg Cl2 : 6-12 g/l

Shock Cure : 180-190 deg.C, 45-60 sec.

2.2. 100% Cotton fabric

  • Saralink-ULF : 60-120 g/l
  • Sarasoft-EP(Conc) : 10-20 g/l
  • Sarasoft-1371 : 10-20 g/l
  • MgCl2 : 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.

Exhaust process

  • Saralink-ULF : 6-12%
  • Sarasoft-EP(Conc) : 1-1.5%
  • Sarasoft-1371 : 2-3%
  • Sarasoft-I : 1 %
  • 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.

Instructions For Dilution

Procedure to prepare 20% Sarasoft-EP (Conc)

  • Take 52.63 parts of Sarasoft-EP (Conc)
  • To this, add 47.37 parts of distilled water
  • Stir at 300-400 rpm till solution became homogeneous

Preservation: It is recommended to add 0.1% Bronopol (2-Bromo, 2-nitropropane, 1,3-diol) or Methyl Paraben (methyl para hydroxy 

Precautions

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.

The above information is given in good faith and is without warranty

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