Silicone softening agents

RUCOFIN® GES NEW

Durable, hydrophilic, jet-stable silicone softener for textiles of all fibre types, preferably for highly absorbant cellulosic or synthetic fibres; especially suitable for terry or knitted goods

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes, jet

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GNH

Silicone softening and smoothing agent for all fibre types, confers a synthetic surface handle

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (not for machines with high liquor turbulence)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, weakly cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (macroemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GSP NEW

Hydrophilic silicone softening and smoothing agent for textiles of all fibre types, confers voluminous handle effects, especially suitable for terry goods

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (run preliminary trials on machines with high shear forces, eg jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (macroemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GSQ NEW

Hydrophilic softening and smoothing agent for all fibre types, especially for absorptive cellulosic or synthetic fibres; improves the sewability; especially suitable for terry goods or knitwear

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (run preliminary trials on machines with high shear forces, eg jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (macroemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GWA NEW

Highly process-secure, hydrophilic, jet-stable silicone softener for textiles of all fibre types, especially for synthetics or blends with cellulosic fibres

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes, jet

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GWM

Highly durable silicone softener with super soft handle effects similar to elastomers for textiles, esp. PA blends with lycra/elastane, cellulose or wool

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (no nozzle dyeing machines, such as jets)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GWS

Universal, durable, concentrated silicone softener, confers excellent handle effects and resilience to all fibre types, especially suitable for dyed fabrics from OE yarns or wool

Field of application: Pad process (preferred), exhaust process (not suitable for machines with high shear forces, eg jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® HHM NEW

Hydrophilic, migration optimised, non-yellowing silicone softener for all fibre types, especially for PES or PES blends

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (not suitable for machines with high shear forces, eg jets)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (macroemulsion)

RUCOFIN® HHS NEW

Ultra-hydrophilic softening and smoothing agent for textiles of all fibre types, especially for highly absorbent cellulose or microfibres

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (run preliminary trials on machines with high shear forces, eg jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® HSF

With distinct hydrophobic properties for all fibre types; can be used in fluorocarbon finishing

Field of application: Pad process

Chemical Basis: Organopolysiloxane

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Emulsion

RUCOFIN® HSX

Softening and lubricating agent for woven and knitted fabrics, preferably of cellulosic fibres, to improve the sewability

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes, jet

Chemical Basis: Preparation of fatty acid condensation products, silicone and polyethylene

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid

RUCOFIN® LAN NEW

Silicone softener with a lanolin portion for the natural soft handle finishing of textiles of all fibre types, especially for synthetics or blends with cellulosic fibres; complies with G.O.T.S. standard and Oeko Tex Standard 100

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound and wax

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid

RUCOFIN® MAX NEW

Economic silicone softener maintaining the fabric’s hydrophilic properties, for textiles of all fibre types; especially suitable for fabrics made of microfibres or for white goods

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (not suitable for machines with high shear forces, e.g. jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® MIN

Durable softener for all fibre types with high “inner” softness and resilience

Field of application: Pad process (preferred) exhaust process (not suitable for machines with high shear forces, e.g. jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® SIQ NEW

Hydrophilic silicone softening agent for textiles of all fibre types, especially for readily absorptive cellulosic fibres

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (run preliminary trials on machines with high shear forces, eg jets)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® WSE NEW

Softening agent for CO, CV or their blends with synthetic fibres, improves the sewability

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes

Chemical Basis: Preparation of fatty acid condensation product, polyethylene and polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic

Form: Liquid