Product Information Finishing Auxiliaries

TM
Evo Sil HSP
(RO-MA-SILIKON® WET 97856)

Function Hydrophilic softener with good wash fastness for wovens, knitgoods and
terry towelling made of cellulosics, synthetics and blends of these fibres;
can be applied by padding, slop padding or exhaust processes
(including drum washing units)

Properties - Permanent, fleecy handle

- Greatly improves the absorbency of the fabric

- Antistatic effect

- Improves the sewing properties of knitgoods

- Facilitates the Sanfor process

- Does not impair whiteness at temperatures up to 150 °C

- Can be used as an additive in resin finishing liquors

- Can be overdyed (preliminary trials are recommended)

- Basically compatible with nonionic and cationic products;

preliminary trials are recommended to test liquor stability

Chemical Characteristics Silicone

Technical Data Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid

pH: 4-6
Ionicity: Weakly cationic
Dilution procedure: Can be diluted in any ratio with water at
room temperature
Shelf life: At least 6 months in original closed containers.
Do not expose to frost.

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Application

Pad application

To modify handle and hydrophilic properties:

1 g/l acetic acid 60%
10 - 40 g/l Evo Sil HSP

Resin finishing of 100% cotton (e.g. shirting fabrics):

1 g/l acetic acid 60%
60 - 80 g/l Evo Pret RCI
20 - 60 g/l Evo Sil HSP
Liquor pick-up: approx. 70%
e.g. shock drying / curing:
Temperature: 170 °C
Time: 40 - 60 s

Exhaust application

Dyeing units:
2-4 % Evo Sil HSP
Liquor temperature: 20 - 40 °C
Liquor pH: 4.5 - 5 (acetic acid)
Treatment time: 15 - 25 min
Dry at 110 - 180 °C

Drum washing units:

Softening of garments in the final rinsebath
1 - 2 g/l acetic acid 60%
1 - 4 g/l Evo Sil HSP
Drain, tumble-dry

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