PRODUCT LITERATURE

SUPERCONE-KTS

Product Information

Supercone-KTS is a concentrated, non-yellowing, non hydrophobic economical organic softener for cotton yarns, knits, wovens, wool, silk and garments. Supercone-KTS gives excellent softness to the fabric. Supercone-KTS can be used by exhaust as well as pad application.

Key Features & Benefits

Key Features	Benefits
Concentrated organic softener	Economical finishing recipes or finish formulations can be made
Low yellowing	Critical shades as well as whites can be finished. Suitable for denim garments
AEEA Free	Passes latest legislation

General Characteristics

Physical appearance	: Creamish to yellow brown flakes
Ionic nature	: Cationic
pH of 1% solution	: 5 +/- 2
Miscibility	: Dispersible in hot water
Compatibility	: Compatible with cationic and nonionic products
Stability	Stable to dilute acids and unstable to dilute alkalies

Application

Padding Process		Exhaust Process
Dosage	: 20-30 g/l	Dosage	: 2-4%
Pick-up	: 65-70%	Bath pH	: 5.0-6.0
Bath pH	: 5.0-6.0	Bath Temp	: 30-40 deg.C
Drying	: 130-160 deg.C	Time	: 20-30 mins

Instructions For Dilution

Procedure to prepare 10% of Supercone-KTS

- Take 90 parts of DM water (pH 5.5, 90-95 deg.C)

- To this slowly add 10 parts of Supercone-KTS with stirring at 200-300 rpm.

- Continue stirring for further 45-60 mins. to get homogenous product

- Continue stirring the product till it cools down to room temperature.

Note : 0.1-0.2 g/l Saraquest-W is recommended if more than 100 ppm hard water is used for dilution.

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.

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