Product Description

RUISOFT 8016B is a linear block silicone copolymer, with quat, polyether functional groups and other traditional chemical entities. It delivers a hydrophilic,soft, silk and voluminous hand feel to all kinds of fabrics,but is particular suitable for natural fiber. After the treatment of RUISOFT 8016B, the fabric still maintain their original hand characteristics through several home laundry circles,of which amount is less than other traditional softener.

Features and Advantages

v  Provides soft, silk and voluminous hand feel

v  Provides durable softness to laundering

v  Good hydrophilicity

v  Increases the hydrophilicity of synthetic fiber

v  Provides stretch recovery and increases elasticity

v  Excellent chemical stability,can resist high temperature, salt, PH and high shear

v  Easy to emulsify

v  Lower dosage

v  Causes little yellowing of white or light color fabrics

Technical Index

Application

RUISOFT 8016B can be used for all kinds of fabrics. But the best performance will be achieved when applying to following fibers, such as cotton, cotton blends, wool, wool blends, viscose, rayon, acetate and polyester woven.

RUISOFT 8016B should be emulsified before applying in textile finish process. It is easier to be emulsified than other traditional silicone oil for textile softener. Normal equipment and emulsifier can meet the requirement.

RUISOFT 8016B can be applied by padding and impregnation finishing. The emulsion is extreme stable in a wide pH range, high temperature or high concentrations of salts. Also, it will not stick to rollers. As a result, it can be used in special conditions.

Because of its cationic structure, RUISOFT 8016B has limited compatibility with anionic auxiliaries. Compatibility tests should be carried out before it is used together with other chemicals.

Formulation (20% emulsion)

l  RUISOFT 8016B                                20g

l  TO-6                                                5g

l  Acetic acid                                       0.3g

l  Water                                              74.7 g

TO-6 : Isotridecyl alcohol 6EO ethoxylated

Process

1: Add RUISOFT 8016B and emulsifier in container, start to stir for 5-10 minutes.

2: Premix acetic acid and water.

3: Stop stirring, add half of acidic solution (solution from step 2), then quickly keep stirring for around 30 mins

4: Add rest half of acidic solution, then quickly keep stirring for 30mins

5: Primitively form bubble liquid , stand for defoaming, filtration, and finally obtain transparent micro emulsion

Dosage

Performance comparison

The products are subjected to the form of micro-emulsion,following the proportion of oil around 20% in the emulsion. The samples are applied in concentrations of 25 grams per liter on cotton.

Salt resistant stability

To realize the salt resistant stability test we use 10g/l Na2SO4 and 20g/l RUISOFT 8016B in 200ml bath. The following pictures are the results of the test.

Alkali resistant stability

To realize the salt resistant stability test we use 1.2g/l NaOH (pH=12) and 20g/l RUISOFT 8016B in 200ml bath. The following pictures are the results of the test.

Shear resistant stability

To realize the shear resistant stability test we use 0.5g/l Na2CO3, 1g/l Na2SO4, 0.1g/l reactive dye and 50g/l RUISOFT 8016B in 200ml bath. The stirring speed is 2000r/min,and the temperature is 50℃. The following pictures are results of the test.

Packing

RUISOFT 8016B is available in 200kg plastic drum, 1000kg IBC drum or other packing on request.

Storage

Transport as non-hazardous chemicals. Store in original container only.

Keep container tightly closed and store in a cool, well ventilated place. 

Shelf life

Original characteristics remain intact for 1 year, if kept in recommended storage.

Revision Date: 03/02/2018                Version 3.0