Careguard-3944 Finishing Solution Manufacturer

PRODUCT LITERATURE

Careguard-3944

Product Information

Careguard-3944 is water and oil-repelling fluoropolymer based on C8 chemistry. It confers highly durable water and oil repellency effects on various substrates viz., polyester,cotton, wool fibres and their blends. It is environmental friendly. It can be applied by padding, foam and by spray technique.

Key Features & Benefits

Key Features	Benefits
Durable	: Good water/oil repellency after multiple home laundering
Economical	: Cost effective water-oil repellent finish

General Characteristics

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

Application

Pick-up	: 65-70%
Bath pH	: 4.0-4.5
Drying	: 100 - 120 deg.C
Curing	: 150 deg.C, 5min. OR 160 deg.C, 3 min. OR 170 deg.c, 1 min.

SUGGESTED RECIPES

For all substrates :

Careguard-3944	: 25-70 g/l
Acetic Acid	: 0.5 g/l
IPA	: 5 g/l

* Concentration of Careguard-3944 to be taken on the basis of durability requirement.

Note :

It is recommended to prewash the substrate to be treated with 1 g/l Saragen-DAM at 80-85 deg.C for 20-30 min. to remove traces of residual impurities to get excellent results.

After padding and drying if fabric is kept overnight before curing, results will be further improved.

Addition of 5-10 g/l Crosslink-SC (Conc) is optional and recommended for achieving higher durability.

Water-oil repellent finish can be combined with resin finish using 30g/l Saralink-ULF + 6g/l MgCl2 + 20g/l Saralube-2975.

Sequence of addition

- Prepare bath with all ingredients including Saralink-ULF, MgCl2 and Crosslink-SC (Conc) in water containing Acetic acid.

- Stir continuously and add Careguard-3944 as the final ingredient.

Precautions

- Avoid high speed and continuous stirring

- Avoid silicone based softeners in the finishing recipe.

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