SARALINK-ULF |

Ulta-Low formaldehyde resin

Saralink-ULF is an ultra low formaldehyde pre-catalyzed cross linking agent for cotton and polyester/cellulosic blends to impart durable press finish with very low free formaldehyde. It can also be applied at high temperature. It meets Oekotex requirement. With Saralink-ULF, DP rating of 3- 3.5 can be obtained depending on recipe and process. Saralink-ULF is also suitable for DP finishing of garments by spraying or soaking technique. 

Key Features & Benefits

Key Features	Benefits
Ultra low formaldehyde	Suitable for outerwear to meet Oekotex requirement
Efficient	DP rating 3+ can be obtained
Pre-Catalyzed	No need to add catalyst separately

General Characteristics

Physical appearance	Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid
Ionic nature	Nonionic
pH of 1% solution	4 +/- 1
Miscibility	Miscible with water
Compatibility	Compatible with cationic, anionic and nonionic products
Stability	Stable to dilute acids and dilute alkalies

Application

I. PADDING PROCESS (Durable press finish)

• Pick-up : 65-70%
• Bath pH : 5.0-6.0
• High temp.curing : 150-160 deg.C, 3-4 mins.
• Shock curing : 170-180 deg.C, 30-45 sec.

Suggested Recipe

1. 100% Cotton Shirting & Cotton B/W

• Saralink-ULF : 60-120 g/l
• MgCl2 : 12-25 g/l (optional)
• Citric acid : 0.3 g/l
• Megatouch : 5-15 g/l
• Macrosoft-W : 5-15 g/l
• Saralube-2975 : 20-30 g/l

2. Polyester / Cellulosic blends

• Saralink-ULF : 40-60 g/l
• MgCl2 : 8-12 g/l (optional)
• Citric acid : 0.3 g/l
• Sarasoft-1371 : 10-15 g/l
• Macrosoft-W : 10-15 g/l
• Saralube-2975 : 10-20 g/l

II. EXHAUST PROCESS

• Bath pH : 4.5-5.0
• Bath Temp : Room temperature
• Time : 10-30 mins.
• Hydroextract : Tumble dry
• Drying : 125-160 deg.C, 3-5 mins.

Suggested Recipe

1. Wrinkle-free treatment of garments

• Saralink-ULF : 6-12 %
• Saralube-2975 : 2-3%
• Macrosoft-W :  1-2 % 
• MgCl2 : 1.2-2.4% (Optional)
• Citric acid : 0.3%

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.