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Juhu Lane, Andheri W, Mumbai 400 058, INDIA.
Phone: +91 22 42184218 • Fax: +91 22 42184350
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Aquafinish-158 (Conc) is a new generation hydrophilic macro polysiloxane
which gives extra-ordinary smooth surface touch. It can be applied by exhaust
as well by padding method. It is suitable for terry towels, knits and woven
fabric. Finishing with Aquafinish-158 (Conc) leads to soft and hydrophilic
finish.
Aquafinish-158 (Conc) is shear stable and hence suitable in jets, soft flow
and garment washing machines.
| Key Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Shear stable | Suitable for jets, soft flow machines and garment washing machines |
| Versatile | Extra-ordinary surface smoothness for all types of fabric |
| Physical appearance | Pale yellow to yellow transluscent pourable viscous liquid |
| Ionic nature | Nonionic to weakly cationic |
| pH of 1% solution | 5 +/- 1 |
| Miscibility | Miscible with water |
| Stability | Stable to dilute acids & dilute alkalies |
| Compatibility | Compatible with cationic and nonionic products |
| Padding Process | |
| Dosage | 5-15 g/l |
| Pick-up | 65 - 70% |
| Bath pH | 5.0 - 6.0 |
| Drying | 130 - 160 deg.C |
| Exhaust Process | |
| Dosage | 0.5-1.5% |
| Bath pH | 5.5-6.0 |
| Bath Temp | 30-40 deg.C |
| Time | 20-30 mins. |
Note:-pH of bath should not exceed 6.5 (pH of bath should be acidic)
Procedure to prepeare 25% Aquafinish-158 (Conc):
- Take 42 parts of Aquafinish-158 (Conc) in stainless steel vessel
-To this add 58 parts of DM water
- Stir at 2000-2500 rpm till homogenous product is obtained.
- Adjust the product pH 5.0 +/- 0.5 with dilute acetic acid if required.
- Undissolved particles if any can be filtered off.
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.
| 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. |