Cationic Softener Paste
- Solubility: Soluble in cold water
- Appearance: Milky white paste
- Ionicity: Cationic
- pH (2% solution): 4.5 +- 1
- Chemical nature: Polyamine derivatives
- Solid content: 28%
Americos Catasoft 1550 NY is a cold water soluble cationic softener and hence, it is excellently suitable for cotton, t/c knitted blend fabrics. It is also suitable for resin processing industry. It imparts very good hand feeling and antistatic properties. Because of its low-yellowing specific characteristic, it is very well suited for blue and white jeans laundry or stone-washing.
Advantages : - Readily soluble in cold water
- No problem of yellowing on heating
- On synthetics, it provides silk-like handle
- It does not alter dye fastness
- Non-irritant on human skin
- Well suited for cheese dyeing process
Stability: Hard water | Good |
Acids | Good |
Alkalis | Good |
Compatibility with: Non-ionic surfactant | Generally very good |
Anionic surfactant | Not compatible |
Silicone softener | Good |
Optical brightener | Not good |
Application Methods : Americos Catasoft 1550 NY can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.
Exhaust method : (Package m/c, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)
(a) Post conditioning of acrylic yarn especially in the final rinse of yarn dyeing m/c:
Americos Catasoft 1550 NY | 0.5 - 2% (owf) |
M:L Ration | 1:10 |
Temperature | 45° - 50°C |
pH | 4 - 5 |
Time | 20 - 30 min |
(b) Application on Knitted fabric: Americos Catasoft 1550 NY | 1-2% (owf) |
M:L Ration | 1:10 |
Temperature | 45° - 50°C |
pH | 4 - 5 |
Time | 20 - 30 min |
(c) Softening of garment (Wash-wheel): Americos Catasoft 1550 NY | 1 - 2% (owg) |
M:L Ration | 1:10 |
Temperature | 45° - 50°C |
pH | 4 - 5 |
Time | 20 - 30 min |
Padding method: Americos Catasoft 1550 NY | 20 - 30 g/l |
Americos Silsoft 1140 | 10 - 20 g/l |
pH | 4 - 5 |
Impregnate the fabric for 70-80% pick-up and dry it at 120°-140°C for 2-3 min.
Storage & Handling Precautions : - Store in cool place
- Avoid storing in direct sunlight
- The shelf life of Americos Catasoft 1550 NY is one year if stored properly
- The usual storage, handling, usage and safety precautions should be observed
Additional Information:- Item Code: Americos-Catasoft-1550NY
Americos Nanosoft 3420 S
Introduction : Americos Nanosoft 3420 S is a highly concentrated silicone softener in gel form. It is made from premium quality of silicone polymers, which gives excellent softness and surface smoothness to garments and fabrics. It is highly exhaustible.
Advantages :- Imparts durable soft handle
- Imparts superior smooth feel on knits
- Increases excellent crease recovery
- Increases brilliancy when used on dyed fabric/garments
General PropertiesAppearance | Transparent gel |
Composition | Blend of amino silicones and urethane |
Ionicity | Non-ionic |
pH (1% solution) | 7.0 ± 1.0 |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Application pH range | 4.5 – 5.5 |
Solid Content | 42% |
Application MethodsAmericos Nanosoft 3420 S can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.
a) Exhaust method(Package m/c, Wash wheel, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)
Americos Nanosoft 3420 S | 0.5–3 % (owg) |
Temperature | 45–50°C |
pH | 5–5.5 |
Time | 20–30 min |
b) Padding methodAmericos Nanosoft 3420 S | 10–30 g/l |
pH | 5–5.5 |
Impregnate the fabric for 70–80% pick-up and dry it at 120°–140°C for 2–3 min.
Storage & Handling Precautions- Store in cool place and avoid storing in direct sunlight.
- The shelf life of Americos Nanosoft 3420 S is two years under recommended storage.
- The usual precautions in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed.
Technical ServiceInformation covering specific application of this product is available. Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you.
Americos Nanosoft 2500
Introduction : Americos Nanosoft 2500 is a 100% solid silicone softener in gel form. It is made from premium quality of silicone polymers, which gives excellent softness and bulky surface smoothness to garments and fabrics. It is highly exhaustible.
Advantages :- Imparts a bouncy feel
- Imparts inner and outer smooth feel
- Imparts crease recovery
- Increases shade depth and brilliancy when used on dyed fabric/garments
General PropertiesAppearance | Gel |
Composition | Blend of amino silicones and urethane |
Solid content | 40% |
Ionicity | Non-ionic |
pH (1% solution) | 7.0 ± 1.0 |
Solubility | Soluble in water in any proportion |
Application pH range | 4.5 - 5.5 |
Application MethodsAmericos Nanosoft 2500 can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.
a) Exhaust method(Package m/c, Wash wheel, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)
Americos Nanosoft 2500 | 0.5 - 2 % (owg) |
Temperature | 45 - 50°C |
pH | 5 - 5.5 |
Time | 20 - 30 min |
b) Padding methodAmericos Nanosoft 2500 | 0.5 - 20 g/l |
pH | 5 - 5.5 |
Impregnate the fabric for 70 - 80% pick-up and dry it at 120 -140°C for 2 - 3 min.
Storage & Handling Precautions- Store in cool place, avoid storing in direct sunlight
- The shelf life of Americos Nanosoft 2500 is two years, if stored properly
- The usual precautions in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed
Technical ServiceInformation covering specific application of this product is available. Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you.
Americos Leather Soft 750
Americos Leather Soft 750 is a blend of silicone softener and polymer resins. It gives a bulky, soft hand and non-yellowing leather like effect. It also provides UV protection against harmful UV-B rays from the sunlight. It increases the tear strength significantly and improves crease recovery property.
Advantages : - It imparts leather like bulky and soft hand with non-yellowing character
- It is compatible with silicone and cationic products used in finish formulation
- It does not influence dye fastness
- It does not modify typical fabric properties and hence, it can be used on knitted fabrics as well
- Increases the tear strength of the fabric substantially
- Highly effective, even if used alone
- It can be effectively used on dyed garments
- Provides excellent surface smoothness
Properties :Appearance | Milky white viscous liquid |
Composition | Blend of silicone and polymer resin |
Ionicity | Non-ionic |
pH (1% solution) | 7 ± 1 |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Application pH range | 5-8 |
Stability :Hard water | Good |
Acids | Good |
Alkalies | Not Good |
Compatibility :Non-ionic surfactant | Good |
Anionic surfactant | Good |
Silicone softener | Good |
Application Methods : Americos Leather Soft 750 can be applied by exhaust as well as padding method:
a) Exhaust method : (Package m/c, Soft-flow m/c, Winch, wash wheel)
Americos Leather Soft 750 | 0.5 - 2% (owg) |
Temperature | 45° - 50°C |
pH | 5 - 7 |
Time | 20 - 30 min |
Padding method :Amerisoft Leather Soft 750 | 10 - 30 g/l |
pH | 5-7 |
Impregnate the fabric for 70-80% pick-up, dry at 120°-140°C for 2-3 min.
Storage & Handling Precautions :- Store in cool place
- Avoid storing in direct sunlight
- It should be stored at ambient temperatures
- The shelf life of Americos Leather Soft 750 is one year if stored properly
- The usual precaution in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed
Technical Service : Information covering specific application of this product is available. Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you.
Americos Nanosoft 2000
Americos Nanosoft 2000 is an economical silicone softener in paste form. It gives excellent limp and surface smoothness to garments and fabrics.
Advantages:- Imparts a soft touch
- Imparts smooth feel
- Imparts crease recovery
Properties:Appearance | Transparent viscous liquid |
Composition | Blend of amino silicones and urethane |
Ionicity | Non-ionic |
pH (1% solution) | 7.0 ± 1.0 |
Solubility | Soluble in water in any proportion |
Application pH range | 4.5-5.5 |
Solid Content | 70% |
Application Methods:It should be pre-diluted with water to 1:3 ratio. The diluted Americos Nanosoft 2000 can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.
a) Exhaust method: (Package m/c, Wash wheel, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)
Americos Nanosoft 2000 | 3 - 4 % (owg) |
M:L ratio | 1:1 |
Temperature | 45° - 50°C |
pH | 5 - 55.5 |
Time | 20-30 min |
b) Padding method:Americos Nanosoft 2000 | 20 - 40 g/l |
M:L ratio | 1:1 |
pH | 5 - 5.5 |
Impregnate the fabric for 70-80% pick-up and dry it at 120° - 140°C for 2 - 3 min.
Storage & Handling Precautions:- Store in cool place and avoid storing in direct sunlight.
- The shelf life of Americos Nanosoft 2000 is one year if stored properly.
- The usual precautions in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed.
Technical Service:Information covering specific application of this product is available. Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you.
Highly Concentrated Silicone Softener
Introduction : Americos Nanosoft 3420 S is a highly concentrated silicone softener in gel form. It is made from premium quality of silicone polymers, which gives excellent softness and surface smoothness to garments and fabrics. It is highly exhaustible.
Advantages : - Imparts durable soft handle
- Imparts superior smooth feel on knits
- Increases excellent crease recovery
- Increases brilliancy when used on dyed fabric/garments
General Properties Appearance | Transparent gel |
Composition | Blend of amino silicones and urethane |
Ionicity | Non-ionic |
pH (1% solution) | 7.0 ± 1.0 |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Application pH range | 4.5 – 5.5 |
Solid Content | 42% |
Application Methods Americos Nanosoft 3420 S can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.
a) Exhaust method (Package m/c, Wash wheel, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)
Americos Nanosoft 3420 S | 0.5–3 % (owg) |
Temperature | 45–50°C |
pH | 5–5.5 |
Time | 20–30 min |
b) Padding method Americos Nanosoft 3420 S | 10–30 g/l |
pH | 5–5.5 |
Impregnate the fabric for 70–80% pick-up and dry it at 120°–140°C for 2–3 min.
Storage & Handling Precautions - Store in cool place and avoid storing in direct sunlight.
- The shelf life of Americos Nanosoft 3420 S is two years under recommended storage.
- The usual precautions in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed.
Technical Service Information covering specific application of this product is available. Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you. (The information and data contained herein are based on controlled lab work. The recommendations are given on experience basis, but cannot be extended to assure every possible case. It should be verified and evaluated by the user through proper testing for the intended conditions of application. Americos does not express or imply any warranty, or guarantee the suitability of the product for the application intended by buyer of the product).
Additional Information:- Item Code: Americos-Nanosoft-3420S
Silicone Softener and Polymer Resins
Americos Leather Soft 750 is a blend of silicone softener and polymer resins. It gives a bulky, soft hand and non-yellowing leather like effect. It also provides UV protection against harmful UV-B rays from the sunlight. It increases the tear strength significantly and improves crease recovery property.
Advantages : - It imparts leather like bulky and soft hand with non-yellowing character
- It is compatible with silicone and cationic products used in finish formulation
- It does not influence dye fastness
- It does not modify typical fabric properties and hence, it can be used on knitted fabrics as well
- Increases the tear strength of the fabric substantially
- Highly effective, even if used alone
- It can be effectively used on dyed garments
- Provides excellent surface smoothness
Properties : Appearance | Milky white viscous liquid |
Composition | Blend of silicone and polymer resin |
Ionicity | Non-ionic |
pH (1% solution) | 7 ± 1 |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Application pH range | 5-8 |
Stability :Hard water | Good |
Acids | Good |
Alkalies | Not Good |
Compatibility :Non-ionic surfactant | Good |
Anionic surfactant | Good |
Silicone softener | Good |
Application Methods : Americos Leather Soft 750 can be applied by exhaust as well as padding method:
a) Exhaust method : (Package m/c, Soft-flow m/c, Winch, wash wheel)
Americos Leather Soft 750 | 0.5 - 2% (owg) |
Temperature | 45° - 50°C |
pH | 5 - 7 |
Time | 20 - 30 min |
Padding method : Amerisoft Leather Soft 750 | 10 - 30 g/l |
pH | 5-7 |
Impregnate the fabric for 70-80% pick-up, dry at 120°-140°C for 2-3 min.
Storage & Handling Precautions : - Store in cool place
- Avoid storing in direct sunlight
- It should be stored at ambient temperatures
- The shelf life of Americos Leather Soft 750 is one year if stored properly
- The usual precaution in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed
Technical Service : Information covering specific application of this product is available. Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you. (The information and data contained herein are based on controlled lab work. The recommendations are given on experience basis, but cannot be extended to assure every possible case. It should be verified and evaluated by the user through proper testing for the intended conditions of application. Americos does not express or imply any warranty, or guarantee the suitability of the product for the application intended by buyer of the product).
Additional Information:- Item Code: Americos-Leather-Soft750
Silicone Softeners
Americos Nanosoft 1140 (Highly concentrated silicone softener in gel form)
Americos Nanosoft 1140 is a highly concentrated silicone softener in gel form. It is made from premium quality of silicone which gives excellent softness and surface smoothness to garments and fabrics. It is highly exhaustible.
Advantages : - Imparts durable soft handle
- Imparts superior smooth feel
- Increases crease recovery
- Increases shade depth and brilliancy when used on dyed fabric/garments
Properties : Appearance | Transparent liquid |
Composition | Blend of amino silicones and urethane |
Ionicity | Non-ionic |
pH (1% solution) | 7.0 ± 1.0 |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Application pH range | 4.5-5.5 |
Solid Content | 42% |
Application Methods:Americos Nanosoft 1140 can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.
a) Exhaust method : (Package m/c, Wash wheel, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)
Americos Nanosoft 1140 | 1-4 % (owg) |
Temperature | 45° - 50°C |
pH | 5 - 5.5 |
Time | 20 - 30 min |
b) Padding method : Americos Nanosoft 1140 | 10-40 g/l |
pH | 5 - 5.5 |
Impregnate the fabric for 70-80% pick-up and dry it at 120°-140
°C for 2-3 min.
Storage & Handling Precautions : - Store in cool place and avoid storing in direct sunlight
- The shelf life of Americos Nanosoft 1140 is two years under recommended storage
- The usual precautions in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed
Technical Service : Information covering specific application of this product is available. Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you.
Silicone Softener
Introduction : Americos Nanosoft 2250 G is a highly concentrated silicone softener in gel form. It is made from premium quality of silicone which gives excellent softness and surface smoothness to garments and fabrics. It is highly exhaustible.
Advantages : - It imparts bulky and soft hand with low yellowing character
- Imparts excellent durable soft handle
- Imparts superior smooth feel
- Increases crease recovery
- Increases brilliancy when used on dyed fabric/garments
Properties: Appearance | Transparent liquid |
Composition | Blend of amino silicones and urethane |
Ionicity | Non-ionic |
pH (1% solution) | 7.0 ± 1.0 |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Application pH range | 4.5–5.5 |
Solid Content | 42% |
Application Methods: Americos Nanosoft 2250 G can be applied by exhaust as well as by padding method.
Exhaust method Americos Nanosoft 2250 G | 0.5–3 % (owg) |
Temperature | 45°–50°C |
pH | 5–5.5 |
Time | 20–30 min |
Padding method : Americos Nanosoft 2250 G | 10–30 g/l |
pH | 5–5.5 |
Impregnate the fabric for 70–80% pick-up and dry it at 120°–140°C for 2–3 min.
Storage & Handling Precautions: - Store in cool place and avoid storing in direct sunlight
- The shelf life of Americos Nanosoft 2250 G is two years under recommended storage
- The usual precautions in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed
Technical Service: Information covering specific application of this product is available. Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you. (The information and data contained herein are based on controlled lab work. The recommendations are given on experience basis, but cannot be extended to assure every possible case. It should be verified and evaluated by the user through proper testing for the intended conditions of application. Americos does not express or imply any warranty, or guarantee the suitability of the product for the application intended by buyer of the product).
Additional Information:- Item Code: Americos-Nanosoft-2250-G
Americos Vigor 36 NS
Introduction:Americos Vigor 36 NS is specifically formulated concentrated silicone for velvet finish on cotton/knits and denim. The finish goods will give the appearance of shine, bright and sheen fabric.
Properties: Appearance | Transparent jell type |
Ionic Charge | Non ionic |
pH-Value | 7–7.5 |
Compatibility | Compatible with most nonionic and cationic processing |
Formaldehyde | None |
Advantages:- Dilutes in cold water
- Enhance the color brightness, and contrast
- Enhance the silky and velvety on denim
- Excellent velvet feel on knits
- Imparts bulky, bouncy and velvety hand feel Provide excellent hand
- Stronger than most softeners
Americos Vigor 36 NS S is mildly cationic ensuring a soft hand, while keeping the degree of whiteners unaffected.
Application:Exhaust method: (Package m/c, Wash wheel, Soft-flow m/c, Winch)
Americos Vigor 36 NS | 0.5 –1% (owg) |
M:L ratio | 1:1 |
Temperature | 45°–50°C |
pH | 7 |
Time | 20–30 min |
Padding method: Americos Vigor 36 NS | 10 –30g/l |
M:L ratio | 1:1 |
pH | 7 |
Impregnate the fabric for 70–80% pick-up and dry it at 120°–140°C for 2–3 min.
Spraying :Partial Air-dry, curing at 350° Fahrenheit
Padding: Pick up should be 70-80% wet on dry
Storage & Handling Precautions:- Store in cool place and avoid storing in direct sunlight
- The shelf life of Americos Vigor 36 NS S is one years under recommended storage
- The usual precautions in keeping chemicals away from eyes and skin should be observed
Technical Service:Information covering specific application of this product is available. Americos Industries will work with customers to enhance processes and solve problems. Let us know what you need and we will assist you.