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IneaSoft OH-42A

Application

Softener

Market

Textile

Tradename

IneaSoft

Product Description

IneaSoft OH-42A is an extremely effective pigment print softener with excellent crock resistance. It may be added to the print paste or applied by pad bath after the print is cured. Significant improvement in wet and dry crock may be obtained by either method of application. IneaSoft OH-42A has zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) so it will not generate or promote smoking at elevated temperatures.

Special properties

  • Improves resistance to crocking and “print off”
  • Internal pigment print softener
  • Versatile topical softener
  • Imparts a soft silky hand
  • Improves physical properties of fabrics
  • Produces higher quality goods
  • Convenient to use; no change in processing required
  • Improves softness to and improves crockfastness of pigment prints and various dyed fabric
  • Customer appeal on knitted and woven fabrics
  • Better sewability, tear strength and abrasion

resistance

Typical Physical Properties*

Appearance…………….fluid emulsion

Color………………………off white with blue cast

Specific Gravity ……….1.0

Ionicity…………………….nonionic/anionic

pH (100%) ………………7.0 – 8.0

Odor……………………….mild

Viscosity………………….<300 cps

% Solids …………………41–43

Solubility………………….dispersible in water

* These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not considered part of the product specifications.

Application

The suggested starting levels of IneaSoft OH-42A are: 1–3% on weight of print paste

(5% has been used for greater softness)

Or 2–4% on weight of pad bath

No catalyst is needed with IneaSoft OH-42A.

How to use

Drying and Curing

Normal drying: 200–250°F (93–121°C).

No cure is required to achieve optimal performance. When used in print formulation, no modifications in processing are needed.

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