RUCOFIN® GES NEW
Durable, hydrophilic, jet-stable silicone softener for textiles of all fiber types, preferably for highly absorbant cellulosic or synthetic fibers; especially suitable for terry or knitted goods
- very soft, full and supple handle
- hydrophilic character
- confers antistatic properties to synthetic fibers
- good resistance to washing
- high resistance to yellowing
- jet-stable
- excellent exhaust properties
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
- soft, synthetic handle
- high surface smoothness
- compatible with resin finishing agents
- improves the crease recovery
- moderate hydrophilic properties
- improves the sewability
- resistant to yellowing
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
- very soft, voluminous handle
- surface smoothness
- hydrophilic character
- resistant to yellowing
- resistant to yellowing high process stability
- optimised sewability
- maintains colour when washing
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
- very soft, fluffly handle
- surface smoothness
- volume
- hydrophilic character
- highly resistant to yellowing
- high process stability
- optimised sewability
- gentle in home laundering with colour maintenance
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
- natural, inner softness
- resistant to washing
- compatible with resin finishing agents
- highly resistant to yellowing
- high pH stability
- jet-stable (observe foam formation in jet dyeing machines)
- compatible with many optical brighteners
- maintains the hydrophilic properties
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
- extremely soft, elastic handle
- excellent durability to washing
- elasticity, elastic recovery and dimensional stability
- hydrophobic finishing effects
- Not compatible with Alkalis
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
- soft and supple handle
- highly effective
- increases resilience
- improves crease recovery and self-smoothing properties
- excellent durability to washing
- compatible with resin finishing agents
- intensifies colour impression
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
- confers soft, cool handle and surface smoothness
- in case of disperse dyeings favourable behaviour to thermomigration
- hydrophilic character
- highly resistant to yellowing
- readily overprinted or overdyed
- compatible with hydrophilic finishing agents
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® HSF
With distinct hydrophobic properties for all fibre types; can be used in fluorocarbon finishing
- soft handle
- very good hydrophobic properties
- repels aqueous soil
- highly resistant to washing, not resistant to dry cleaning
- excellent abrasion resistance
- fluorocarbon finishes do not impair the oil and water repellency
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
- smooth, very soft handle
- superfatting effect with higher application quantities
- compatible with many optical brighteners
- improves the sewability
- does not at all impair the fabric’s hydrophilicproperties
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
- confers very soft, inner handle effects
- resistant to yellowing
- improves the sewability
- shear-stable and robust in processing
- suitable for finishing ecological textiles G.O.T.S. (Global OrganicTextile Standard with ®RUCOFIN LAN NEW)
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
- confers very soft, inner handle effects
- natural, soft handle
- highly resistant to yellowing
- hydrophilic character
- compatible with resin finishing agents
- good price-performance ratio
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
- very soft, supple handle
- excellent durability to washing
- revitalising properties
- improves resilience
- optimum price- performance ratio
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
- soft, voluminous handle
- maintains the fabric’s hydrophilic properties
- highly resistant to yellowing
- high pH stability
- high running and shear stability
- improves the sewability
- compatible with many optical brighteners
Field of application:
ad 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
- confers soft, surface-smooth handle
- suitable for resin finishing
- compatible with many optical brighteners
- resistant to yellowing up to drying temperatures of <170° C
- 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 (microemulsion)
