Silicone Oil SF 4901

Product description

SF 4901 fluid textile softener is a medium viscosity aminofunctional silicone optimized to impart exceptional softness. It offers durable, soft, slick hand to broad range of woven and non woven fabrics and garments.

Physical Properties

Silicone content

100%

Viscosity

1000(± 160)

Appearance

Clear.

Density at 20° C

0.973(± 0.004)g/l

Amine value

           0.40-0.42 meq/gm

Application - Textile

SF 4901   has proven to be suitable for softening of cotton, silk,   wool, polyester , PV blends, cotton fabrics and Acrylics. This offers durable softening and enhances lustre.

SF 4901 is evaluated on a variety of fabrics including 65/35 polyester /cotton broad cloth, 100% intcloth, 83/17carduroy, 50/50 poleyester cotton tubular knit and 100% heatset polyester

Typical Emulsion

SF4901                                                             20 Parts

TDA 6 mole                                                      10 Parts                 Butyl Carbitol                                                     3 Parts          

Acetic Acid                                                      0.6 Part

Water                                                64.4 Parts

Emulsification:

1. Charge SF4901 into the reactor. Mix for 10 min

2. Add Butyl carbitol mix and TDA6 mix for 20 min

3. Add acetic acid, viscous grease will form.Mix for 20 min.

4. Add water under slow and consatnat speed @ 60 min. Clear emulsion will form.

Storage

SF 4901 can be stored for approx. 6 months at temperatures between 0° C and 50° C. It must be protected against frost during storage.

Packaging

50 kg metal and HDPE drum