NI-SOFT FLAKES is a concentrated Non-ionic softener flakes imparts excellent surface softness along with anti-static nature on cellulosic, regenerated cellulosic material as well as synthetic material except acrylic, it imparts bulkiness and soft feel to the substrate.
Characteristics |
Benefits |
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Concentrated and versatile product | NI-SOFT FLAKES can be used for used for cellulose, keratin fibers, regenerated cellulosic material as well as synthetic material. Suitable to making stock paste for ready to use softener. |
Soluble in hot water about 80⁰C to boil, best option for dilution is soaking overnight | Recommended dilution 1:10 to 10:12. |
Low yellowing with temperature, NI-SOFT FLAKES is stable to dry heat up to 210°C | Stable to hard water as well as optical brightening agents also with all types of dyestuff. |
Easy to handle due to stock paste consistency | It can be used in bleaching and dyeing bath as a softener and crease inhibitor and as a softener in finishing bath. |
Soft handle with excellent surface smoothness | NI-SOFT FLAKES provides soft, bulky handle with bounciness in fabric. |
Suitable for both batch and continuous method of application | Suitable for all types of machines like, soft flow, jigger & padding. |
Properties:
CHEMICAL NATURE
Non-Ionic.
COLOUR
Off-white to beige colour flakes.
pH. (as such)
5.5 +/- 1
DENSITY
SOLUBILITY
Soluble in water.
Application:
- Preparation of Stock paste:
– 10 parts of flakes in soaked in 50 parts Hot water (around 80⁰C to boil) soaked for overnight, add remaining hot water 40 parts & stir for 30 min, with high speed stirrer.
– Heat flakes up to melt (around 80⁰C to 90⁰C) and then add hot water around 80⁰C. - By Padding method:
– 10 – 40 gms/l of NI-SOFT FLAKES (10% stock solution) is recommended in the padding bath depending on the type of fabric and desired softness.
– Maintain the pH 4.5 – 5.5 in the bath. - By Exhaust method:
– 0.5 – 2.0 % of NI-SOFT FLAKES (10% stock solution) is recommended in the exhaust method depending on the type of fabric and desired softness.
– Maintain the pH 4.5 – 5.5 in the bath.
FAQS
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NI-SOFT FLAKES is suitable for cellulose, regenerated cellulosic, and synthetic materials (except acrylic), providing excellent softness and anti-static properties.
Yes, NI-SOFT FLAKES is stable to hard water, optical brighteners, and all types of dyestuff, making it an ideal addition to bleaching, dyeing, and finishing baths.
Soak NI-SOFT FLAKES in hot water (around 80°C) overnight, with a dilution ratio of 1:10 to 1:12. Alternatively, melt the flakes by heating them up to 80-90°C and add hot water.
No, NI-SOFT FLAKES is stable up to 210°C and minimizes yellowing, ensuring the fabric retains its desired qualities even after heat treatments.