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Technical Information

Solusoft WA liq Solusoft® WA liq Finishing agent for the permanent handle finishing of woven and knit goods of synthetic and cellulosic fibres, wool, natural silk and their blends • can be applied in both exhaust and padding precesses

• produces very soft, flowing, smooth, elastic handle effects

• improves the wash and wear properties as well as the crease recovery angle, sewability and resistance to further tearing and reduces abrasion losses.

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1 Properties Appearance white, low viscosity semimacroemulsion

Chemical character modified polysiloxane

Ionic character cationic

Density at 20°C ca. 1

pH as is ca. 6.5-8 Dilutability dilutable with cold water in any proportion Stability of aqueous dilutions to

• crosslinking agents good • catalysts good

Influence on dyed goods as a rule no influence on the shade or fastness

properties Influence on white goods pretrials are recommended; a loss of whiteness is

to be expected

Permanence the effects are stable to washing and dry cleaning

Storage stability at least 1 year under appropriate conditions

Ecotoxicological data see Safety Data Sheet.

2 Scope of application Solusoft WA Liquid can be applied by the padding or exhaust method. Although Solusoft WA Liquid exhibits excellent liquor stability, application in the alkaline region as well as high shear stress of the finishing liquors should be avoided. The pH of the finishing liquor should not exceed pH 5. As is usual when applying silicone products care should be taken that the goods have been adequately neutralized and rinsed after pretreatment and dyeing to remove all chemical residues. It is absolutely essential to rinse out special detergents based on polymers well because they can cause precipitations and therefore silicone spots on the goods. Solusoft WA Liquid can be applied alone and together with crosslinking agents and other finishing agents. Even without a catalyst addition Solusoft WA Liquid leads to permanent effects without having to observe specific curing conditions. 3 Sample recipes 3.1 Exhaust method For the exhaust process 1 - 3 % Solusoft WA Liquid (related to the weight of the goods) is sufficient. Treatment is carried out in liquors adjusted to pH 5-5.5 for 15-20 min at 40-50°C.

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3.2 Padding method In the padding method 5-30 g/l Solusoft WA Liquid are recommended with the pH adjusted to 5-5.5 with acetic acid to increase liquor stability. Woven and knit goods of synthetic fibres 0.5 ml/l acetic acid 60% 10-30 g/l Solusoft WA Liquid - pad cold at ca. 50% pickup - dry at ca. 130°C. Crosslinking finishing on woven fabrics of cotton or polyester/cotton 40-70 g/l Arkofix® NDF Liquid conc. 0.5-1 ml/l acetic acid 60% 15 ml/l Leomin® NI Liquid 15 g/l Solusoft WA Liquid 12-21 g/l Catalyst NKB Liquid - pad cold at ca. 65-85% pickup - dry at ca. 110°C - cure for 3 min at 150°C. Finishing on polyester/linen woven fabric 30-40 g/l Arkofix NFL Liquid con. 0.5-1 ml/l acetic acid 60% 10-30 g/l Solusoft WA Liquid 9-12 g/l Catalyst NKB Liquid - pad cold at ca. 65% pickup - dry at ca. 110°C - cure for 3 min at 150°C. Many of their dyestuffs, pigments and chemicals are patented by Clariant Ltd or its affiliates in numerous industrial countries.

® Trademark registered by Clariant Ltd or Clariant GmbH in numerous countries.

* Trademark licensed to Clariant Ltd in numerous countries.

+ Manufacturer's registered trade mark

The signs ®, * and + appear only at the first mention of the product.

The information and recommendations presented here were compiled with the utmost care, but cannot be extended to cover every possible

case. They are intended to serve as non-binding guidelines and must be adapted to the prevailing conditions.

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