Vinasil PRO
Novel silicone softener for finishing of textile fabrics
PROPERTIES
Chemical characte
Appearance
Ionic character
pH-value of a 10 % solution
Specific weight at 20°C
Stabilities
Macro emulsion of 4th generation-f silicone oil
Milky white liquid
Non-ionic
6.0 – 7.0
1.0 ± 0.01
VINASIL PRO is stable to hardening agents of water as
well as acids and magnesium chloride.
VINASIL PRO is sensitive to slightly alkaline water and
all forms of alkali.
VINASIL PRO is sensitive to temperatures above 40oC
The product is very sensitive to frost temperatures
around the freezing point cause irreversible changes.
The product will hold for at lease six months if stored
at 25oC in tightly closed original packing.
DILUTION
VINASIL PRO can be diluted to any ratio with cold water; alkaline water should be
acidified with acetic acid to pH 5.0 – 5.5 before adding the product.
APPLICATION
VINASIL PRO is a high-grade silicone elastomer for finishing of textiles.
The following properties stand out for this product:
Very soft, drapable and elastic handle on woven and knitted fabrics.
Optimum softening effect on PES / cotton fabrics.
Minimal effect on degree of whiteness.
Almost no adverse effect on shade or colour fastness properties
of coloured textiles.
Supports the elastic force of mesh fabric.
Improves the “wash-and-wear” effect in resin finishing.
Good washing and dry cleaning stabilities.
Reduces the crush resistance of nonwoven
VINASIL PRO can be applied through padding method.
VINASIL PRO is applied
As soft handle agent in combination with cellulose cross-linking agents for
a crease-resistant finish of all native and regenerated cellulose fibres as
well as their mixtures with synthetics.
For soft handle finish of 100% wool and PES / WOOL mixtures.
As softener to improve the elastic force.
RECIPE PROPOSALS
Padding application
10.0 – 30.0 g/l VINASIL PRO
pH 5.0 – 5.5, preferably adjusted with acetic acid
Liquor pick-up: approx. 70 – 80%
Dry at about: 130oC