STABITEX ETR

Wash & Wear Finish Agent

STABITEX ETR is applied for the wash and wear finish with extremely low
formaldehyde content, of cellulose and its blends with synthetics. It meets
the requirements as per Eco-Tex Standard 100.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Guaranteed extremely low formaldehyde content, < 75 PPM as per

Japanese Law 112
Enables a distinct decrease of the limits as per MAK and TA air
Gives optimum wash- and wear effects
Improves the crease recovery
Imparts good residual shrinkage values
Shows excellent wash and dry-cleaning resistant effects
Is suitable for the dry cross-linking as well as for the moist and wet
cross-linking processes
Is suitable for the finishing of garments

COMPOSITION

DMDHEU, methylized, in water

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Transparent, yellowish

Consistency Liquid
pH-value 4.0 5.5
Density (20 C) 1.2 g/cm3
Compatibility Can be combined with anionic, cationic and nonionic
auxiliaries, pre-trials are recommended.
APPLICATION

Operation Resin finishing

Substrate Woven and knit goods of cellulose and its blends with
synthetics
Aggregate Padding machine
Dissolving method Direct dosage, a pre-dilution with water
Qty of application 30 100 g/l STABITEX ETR
Catalysts 20% magnesium chloride, calculated on STABITEX
ETR, possible with the addition of 0.5 g/l citric acid for
viscose or 30 % STABITEX CAT
Drying 110 120 C
Curing 3 minutes at 150 C. Shock curing at 30 60
seconds at 180 170 C
Guide recipes
Wash- and wear finish of cotton poplin shirting
60.0 g/l STABITEX ETR
20.0 - 30.0 g/l ADALIN NI
20.0 - 30.0 g/l ADASIL PM
12.0 g/l MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
1.0 g/l FORYL 100
pH-value : < 5.5
Application : dry/wet
Liquor pick-up : 70%
Drying : 110 C
Curing : 3 minutes at 150 C
Sanforizing

Wash-and-wear finish of polyester/cotton jersey

and cotton-jersey printed goods
30.0 - 40.0 g/l STABITEX ETR
20.0 - 30.0 g/l ADASIL ME
20.0 - 30.0 g/l BELSOFT 200
6.0 - 8.0 g/l MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
1.0 g/l FORYL 100
pH-value : < 5.5
Application : dry/wet
Liquor pick-up : 70%
Shock-curing : 45 second at 170 C

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 Permanent chintz finish of polyester/cotton and
cotton home furnishing fabrics
30.0 - 60.0 g/l STABITEX ETR
30.0 - 40.0 g/l ADALIN K
5.0 - 10.0 g/l ADASIL ME
10.0 - 20.0 g/l STABICRYL 1009
6.0 - 12.0 g/l MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
1.0 g/l FORYL 100
pH-value : < 5.5
Application : dry/wet
Liquor pick-up : 70%
Drying : on 8 10 % residual moisture
Calandering : 180 200 C
Curing : 45 seconds at 170 C
Crease resistant finish of viscose apparel fabric
30.0 - 40.0 g/l STABITEX ETR
20.0 - 30.0 g/l ADALIN K
20.0 - 30.0 g/l ADASIL ME
10.0 - 20.0 g/l BELSOFT 200
20.0 g/l magnesium chloride
1.0 g/l FORYL 100
pH-value : < 5.5
Application : dry/wet
Liquor pick-up : 100%
Drying : 110 C
Curing : 3 minutes at 150 C
Stain repellent finish of viscose lining
60.0 g/l STABITEX ETR
30.0 g/l DURASOL 5071
30.0 g/l REPELLAN KFC
20.0 g/l REPELLAN HY-N
30.0 g/l STABIFIX OF
12.0 g/l MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
pH-value : < 5.5
Application : dry/wet
Liquor pick-up : 100%
Shock curing : 60 seconds at 170 C
Calandering
Note: Guide recipes for wet and moist crosslinking as well as
for garment finishing can be obtained from our
specialists on demand.

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HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage stability: At least 12 months under normal conditions.

Product change at temperatures BELOW 0 (C)
possible. Change reversible by heating and stirring
Storage and transport Storage and transport NOT UNDER 0C and
NOT ABOVE +50C. Otherwise product is no longer
usable
Further remarks: References to measure in case of accidents and fires as
well as further information about ecology, toxicology,
transport and storage are given in the separate
Material Safety Data Sheet.

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The indications given herein correspond to practical experiences. Owing to the differences in local conditions they
cannot claim to be complete, so that any liabilities also with a view to claims of third parties are excluded.

Cognis Deutschland GmbH, Duesseldorf

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