RUCOFIN GWG 200

COMPOSITION Polysiloxane compound, weakly cationic

USES Concentrated, process-safe silicone softener for textiles of all fibre types, especially for
synthetics or blends with cellulosic fibres

PROPERTIES - Confers very soft, inner handle effects

- Increases the texile’s self-smoothing capacity
- Durable to washing
- Reduces losses of rubfastness and tensile strength in resin finishing
- High resistance to yellowing
- High shear stability and process safety
- Applicable in a wide pH range (pH 1 - 9)
- Compatible with many optical brighteners
- Improves sewability
- Compatible with electrolytes, suitable for resin finishing
- Suitable for pad or exhaust processes (jet-stable)

TECHNICAL DATA - Colourless, opalescent liquid (microemulsion)

- Specific gravity at 20 °C ca. 1.0 g/cm³
- pH value ca. 5
- Resistant to hard water

APPLICATION RUCOFIN GWG 200 is applied wherever natural, soft and hydrophilic handle properties are
desired. The product is particularly suitable for resin finishing.
This microemulsion excels especially in its high process stability and resistance to yellowing.

In principle, when using silicone softeners, wash, rinse and acidify the fabric thoroughly after
pretreatment to remove residual substances (anionic substances, size, etc.), which may
cause liquor instabilities.

RUCOFIN GWG 200 is stable up to an alkaline pH of 9. Reactive dyeings that react slightly
alkaline can therefore be finished with RUCOFIN GWG 200 without any problem.

RUCOFIN GWG 200 is diluted with cold or warm water (ca. 30 °C) and directly added to the
finishing liquor. The finishing liquor should be adjusted with monobasic acids (eg acetic acid
– do not use formic acid) to a pH of ca. 4.5 - 5.5 prior to the addition of RUCOFIN GWG 200
to ensure optimum running properties and effects.

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Softening of CO blouse fabric 5 - 20 g/l RUCOFIN GWG 200

pH value 5.0 - 5.5

liquor pick-up 60 - 80 %
dry at usual temperatures (< 180 °C)

Resin finishing of CO shirting fabric 50 g/l RUCON FAN

10 g/l RUCOFIN GWG 200
20 g/l PERRUSTOL MMU NEW
15 g/l magnesium chloride

pH value 4.5 - 5.0

liquor pick-up 60 - 80 %
dry/cure 170 °C 30 – 60 s or
150 °C 3 min

Exhaust process 0,5 - 2 % RUCOFIN GWG 200

- on weight of fabric -

pH value 5.0 - 5.5 (acetic)

temperature 40 °C
duration 20 min
dry/cure at usual temperatures (< 180 °C)

The product is also suitable for applications in machines with high shear forces. In machines
with high liquor turbulence (eg in jets, cheese dyeing machines), it is imperative to run
pretrials when using RUCOFIN GWG 200 due to the multitude of machines. The product
may occasionally tend to foam.

Before using the product with other finishing agents, compatibility tests should be carried
out.

INFORMATION ON SPRAYING APPLICATION

During the spraying of textile auxiliaries aerosols arise. They may be a potential danger for
man. Therefore spray in closed installations only, or else discharge optimally and provide for
good room ventilation to avoid spreading of the aerosols in the work environment. Do not
breathe in aerosols!

STORAGE If stored below 0 °C, the product may solidify and/or change its consistency. After heating to
20 - 25 °C and thorough mixing, the product can be used again without any problems.

ATTENTION The above recommendations are based on comprehensive studies and experience made in
practical finishing. They are, however, without liability regarding property rights of third
parties and foreign laws. The user should test for himself whether the product and the
application are suited for his very special purposes.
We are, above all, not liable for fields and methods of application which have not been put
down by us in writing.
Advice for marking regulations and protective measures can be taken from the respective
safety data sheet.