What is silicone softener?

Silicone softener is an emulsion of Amino Silicone Oil and is easily soluble in water. Silicone softeners have 2 specific forms: micro silicone and macro silicone. Silicone softener is widely used in textile finishing technology to give a silky soft effect to the fabric.
 

About AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener

What is AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener?

AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener is a Macro Silicone emulsified from modified Amino Silicone Oil. AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener is used for finishing technology on woven and knitted fabrics by padding on a tenter machine. AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener is suitable for all types of fibers.

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Specifications of AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener

• Ionic character:.................Nonionic
• Appearance:.....................Milky-white  liquid
• pH:....................................8
• Solubility:..........................Miscible with water at any proportion
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​Properties of AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener

• AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener is a macro-emulsion which covers the fiber’s surface and imparts a very soft, velvety surface and elastic feel for woven and knitted fabrics.
• AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener  improves the wash and wear properties and the crease recovery angle, sewability, tear strength and reduces abrasion.
• The effect resists washing and dry cleaning.
• AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener has very little effect on the degree of whiteness.
• AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener does not adversely affect the shade or color fastness of colored articles.
• AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener can be used in combination with other finishes such as nonionic and cationic softeners and resins.
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​Application of  AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener

• AVCO-Elastogum 6150 Silicone softener is used for padding on a tenter machine.
• Dosing recommendation : 10-30 g/l.