Americos Catasoft 2000 Flake is an excellent cationic softener, cold water rapid soluble for cotton, terry cotton knitted blend fabrics, and for resin processing industry. It has a very good hand feeling and antistatic properties. Because of its low-yellowing specific characteristic, it is very suitable for blue and white jeans laundry or stone-washing processing.
Characteristics:
Appearance
Light yellowing white flake
Ionic
Cationic
pH 2% solution
4.5 ± 1
Content
Polyamine derivatives
Solubility
Soluble in cold water
Advantages:
In case it is used for synthetics provides silk-like handling.
Americos Catasoft 2000 Flakes treated febric garments dose not get yellowing.
Almost no influence on dyes fastness.
It can be rapidly soluble in cold water; its solution is very soluble.
Non-irritant on human skin.
It is very suitable for cheese dyeing process.
Application:
Adjustment of solution to 10% active contents
Put 10kg Americos Catasoft 2000 Flakes into water at more than 25°C about 30 - 60 min and mix until it's completely dissolved.
After completely dissolved, please filter it before packed.
Using quantity suggestion: based on 10% solution 1.5% (owf)
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:
Americos Opti-Bright XBL (Fluorescent Brightener for Cotton & Pulp) Americos optical brightening agent is highly concentrated optical brightener for cellulosic fabrics. The brightness obtained by Americos Optibright XBL has a bluish tone. It is used in low dosages and is cost effective.
The advantages of Americos Opti-Bright XBL are
It does not cause yellowing
It gives excellent brightness to cellulase.
It is provide fluorescent brightness to pulp
It does not form micro lumps on the fabric and avoids patch formation that is generally caused, due to the un-dissolved particles of conventional brightening agent.
It is effective in lower concentration
Properties
Appearance
liquid
Density
1.2 gm /ml
pH
8 ± 1
Ionic nature
Anionic
Solubility
Complete
Dosage
0.1-0.5% (owf)
Applications Americos Opti-bright XBL can be applied at the final stage of processing or a stage earlier. It can be used in hydrogen peroxide/chlorine bleaching bath at elevated temperature of up to 150°C. The dosage may vary from 0.1% to 0.5% (on weight of material). The processing time can be adjusted between 10 to 30 minutes.
Storage & handling precautions
Store in cool place
Avoid storing in direct sunlight Americos Optibright XBL should be stored at ambient temperatures.
Do not allow freezing. If this product is stored for longer period, it is advisable to mix product well before its uses.
The shelf-life of Americos Opti-Bright XBL is one year if stored temperature below 40oC.
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).
Americos Flame Retardant 7290 Americos Flame Retardant 7290 will enable treated cotton and polyester/cotton blends to pass various vertical flame retardant specifications, such as California drapery standards Title # 19, NFPA-701, Federal Test Methods 5903. Etc.
Advantages
Non- yellowing and has soft hand
Non-corrosive when fabric is in contact with metals
May also be applied on 100% polyester fabrics
Durable to repeated dry cleaning but not durable to laundering
Properties
Appearance
Water white liquid
pH
5.5-6.5
Ionic nature
Anionic
Solubility
Miscible with cold tap water in all proportions
Storage
Up to one year
Usage : The Concentration of the pad formulation of Americos Flame Retardant 7290 applied to polyester/cotton blends or 100% polyester will depend upon the flame retardant specifications to be met. For vertical flame tests such as NFPA-701, California drapery tests, New York City requirements, etc., we suggest a dry add-on of 15 -25% based on the weight and construction of fabric. Pad the fabric through a finish solution containing Americos Flame Retardant 7290 35- 60% (ows) to an 80% wet pick-up and dry. The concentration of the pad bath may be adjusted for fabric at 150°C or below to avoid any tendency toward yellowing the cotton portion of the blend.
The addition of 1% (ows) Americos Flame Retardant 7290 to the stock bath will assist in wetting out and penetration. This is especially beneficial when treating tight constructions. Normal wetting agents are ineffective in flame retardant solutions. Americos Flame Retardant 7290 has no wetting properties in plain water; it is an excellent wetting agent and penetrate when used in solutions containing Americos Flame Retardants.
Usage continued : The chemicals in this compound are composed of a water solution of salts. Concentrated solutions accidentally spilled on the skin or in contact with the eyes should be thoroughly rinsed with water.
Storage & Handling Precautions:
Store in cool place
Avoid storing in direct sunlight
The shelf-life of Americos Flame Retardant 7290 is one year if stored below 40°C
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).
Americos Nanodure SGDS (Stain-guard finishing agent for dust, sand & dry soil) Americos Nanodure SGDS is a special stain-guard finishing agent of the dust, sand and dry-soil (mud, clay) staining. Americos Nanodure SGDS can remarkably prevent attaching these staining on the fabric, and can easily be removed these staining from the fabric. Therefore the clean fabric is always keeping.
Americos Nanodure SGDS is effective for all kinds of woven and knit fabric such as cotton, wool, polyester, nylon, acrylic, and their blends. And this stain-guard effect has the good durability under repeated washing.
Chemical composition:
Appearance
Semi-transparent liquid
Ionic activity
Cationic
pH
7–8
Main component
Special modified nano-size particle’s water dispersion
Solubility
Easily soluble in water
Characteristics: Americos Nanodure SGDS has the powerful stain-guard effect against of the dust, sand, and dry-soil (mud, clay) staining. And this effect has the good durability under repeated washing.
It is effective for all kinds of woven and knit fabric such as cotton, wool, polyester, nylon, acrylic, and their blends.
Handling touch does not become hard after finishing, and water absorbency does not fall.
No. yellowing and no color change after finishing, and various kinds of fastness does not be fallen.
Curing or heat set is unnecessary.
It does not contain the harmful substance such as formaldehyde.
Application: Americos Nanodure SGDS can be used by padding method, dipping method, or spray method.
Dosage:
Padding method
5–10% soln. Pad » Dry
Dipping method
5–10%owf. Dip » Squeeze » Dry
{Normal temperature. X 10 min. Dipping Bath ratio 1:10 }
Curing or heat set is unnecessary. But if it was done, it is on problem for the satin-guard effect.
It can be used together with other finishing agent. But preliminary test must be done very well, because there are some cases where the stain-guard effect is fallen.
Stain-guard effect:
Put “a original fabric & a finished fabric” and “sand (1g)” into a small bag, then this small bag is waved in every direction 50 times.
After take each fabric out of this small bag, and lightly beat each fabric.
Then compare with the remained quantity of the sand on the surface of each fabric.
Precautions in storing:
Storing in normal conditioned sheltered area. Keep cool and dry. Sealed up.
Caution to freeze.
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).
Americos Vitamin E Finish (Microcapsules to Textiles) (1) One Bath Pad-Dry MethodPreparation All products should be diluted first before mixing, Never add capsules in concentrated form into the bath.
Finally make up the bath to 1000 parts with water.Pad the fabric with the above recipe for 90% pick-up and then dry/cure at 155°C for 30 seconds.
(2) Exhaust Method: This method is recommended for garment processing and should not be applied in the jet.
Steps involved in the exhaust method
Add the garments to the machine
Fill the water to a liquor ratio of 1:10
Dilute the microcapsules and gently stir to make good dispersion of capsules
Add diluted capsules to the bath (an anionic dispersing agent can be added to ensure good dispersion)
Run the machine for 10 min
Raise the temperature to 50-60°C depending on binder''s characteristics
Run the machine for further 15 min
Add a nonionic binder
Run the machine for further 15 min
Add nonionic softener and run the machine for 15 min (if required )
Drain
Hydro extract
Dry (do not exceed 155°C)
Storage & Handling Precautions
Store in cool place
Avoid storing in direct sunlight
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).
Americos Anti-Microbial 400 (Anti-bacterial agent for textile) The Sanitary Finished Americos Anti-Microbial 400 is a nano corpuscle anti-bacterial agent effective for all kinds of fibers (especially excellent for natural fibers). It holds the anti-bacterial ability to many kind of germs, and the durability is excellent. (Staphylococcus, pneumococcus, Escherichia coli, ticks, fungus) Also, it is low virulent and the degree of purity is high, and safe for high temperature heat and for UV rays. The solubility to water and the compatibility with resistant type resin and fabric softener is excellent. The Americos Anti-Microbial 400 does not have discoloration or damage, and gives sanitation to the fabric.
The Americos Anti-Microbial 400 gives excellent anti-bacterial ability to the natural fabrics and to the synthetic fabrics. (Staphylococcus, pneumococcus, Escherichia coli, ticks, fungus) Also, it gives strong effect even with small amount of usage, so it is efficient for cost reduction.
The compatibility with the finish process is excellent, and it does not influence the softness or the moisture absorption ability of the fabric (Processed by nano corpuscle)
It maintains effective anti-bacterial ability even after 50 washes, but the result may differ from the type and process conditions of the textile.
It does not have stimulus to the skin and it is non-toxic.
Application range:
Fabric: Under ware, bedclothes, socks/stockings, diaper, baby products, towel/wet towel, carpet/curtain, sports utilities, shoe insole, seat cover for toilet.
Home: Anti-bacterial spray (clothes/shoes/beds/wall papers), anti-bacterial agents for washes, filters for clean water, rubber gloves, vacuum cleaner pouch, paint for the kitchen and dining room, filter for aquarium.
General industry: Waste water treatments, paint for exterior/interior, water proof agent, toys, non woven fabric polyurethane sponge, cosmetic puff, fishing net, plastic items.
Vehicles/Ships: Interior, seat, floor, stain resistance paint, air conditioner paint.
Etcetera: Anti-bacterial agent for agricultural medicine, medical items, gyps, stanching items.
Application: The amount of usage differ from the type, density, thickness, and the treatment method, but the standard amount of usage is 0.2-1%
Padding process:
Suitable amount of usage
0.2 - 1%
Pick up ratio
70 - 80%
Dry
130° - 150°C (30 - 40 Yds /min.)
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.
Americos AK 1500 Introduction : The Americos AK 1500 is a special high molecule composition developed for fabric luster removal agent.
Properties :
Appreance
Milky white emulsion liquid
pH
4.0 ± 1.0
Solid
38 ± 1%
Main Ingredient
Special high molecule composition
Ionic
Non-ionic
Special features:
Americos AK 1500 improves the quality of the fabric by preventing the sleekness of the fabric.
Since the Americos AK 1500 is nonionic, it has good compatibility with other agents.
Americos AK 1500 has low viscosity, so it is easy to handle.
Usage : It is differs from material to material, but the standard amount of usage is 5-10 g/l in warm water Storage & Handling Precautions :
Store in a cool/dry place
Avoid storing in direct sunlight
The shelf life of Americos AK 1500 is one year, if stored below 30°C
The usual storage, handling and safety precautions 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).
Americos Washfix Introduction Americos Washfix is non-formaldehyde base dye fixing agent for direct and reactive dyestuffs for imparting excellent light-fastness, chlorine-fastness, etc. There is no dye bleeding during washing.
Advantages
Formaldehyde free
Improves the fastness properties
Prevents dye bleeding
Properties
Appearance
Colorless Liquid
Ionicity
Cationic
Solubility
Soluble in water
pH (2% Solution)
4.0 - 5.5
Odor
None
Solid %
45
Storage
Sensitive to heat over 60°C
Dose: Use 2-5 g/l after completion of dyeing and soaping. Storage & handling precautions
Store in cool place.
Avoid storing in direct sunlight.
Americos Washfix should be stored at ambient temperature.
The shelf-life of Americos Washfix is one year if stored below 40°C.
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).
Americos Wrinkle Free ARN Introduction: Americos Wrinkle Free ARN is glyoxal based self-catalyzed cross-linking agent. It provides crease resistant, dimensionally stable finishing of textiles of cellulosic fibers and their blends.
Features of Americos Wrinkle Free ARN are:
Provides excellent crease and shrink resistant properties
Low formaldehyde
Synergic effect with Amerisoft UNI 230 and Americos FX 30
Minimum tearing loss
Minimum loss of abrasion resistance
Self catalyzed cross- linking agent
Property:
Appearance
Clear liquid
Chemical character
Glyoxal based cross linking agent
Ionic Nature
Non-ionic
Solubility
Readily dilutable in water
pH
5 ± 1
Foaming property
Non-foaming
Application Methods: Garment in Wash wheel:
Americos Wrinkle Free ARN
60 - 80 g/l
Americos FX 30
10 - 30 g/l
Americos UNI 230
10 - 30 g/l
Treat garments in wash wheel for 5- 0 min. Hydro extract to keep % pick up 70-80% Dry and cure at 130°-150°C for 5 min. (By ironing or in oven)
Padding Method:
Americos Wrinkle Free ARN
60 - 80 g/l
Americos FX 30
10 - 30 g/l
Americos UNI 230
10 - 30 g/l
Pad the fabric with above recipe at 70-80% pick up Dry at 100°-120°C leaving 8-10% moisture in fabric Cure at 150°C for 3-4 min.(on Stenter )
Storage & handling precautions:
Avoid storing in direct sunlight
Americos Wrinkle Free ARN should be stored at ambient temperatures
The shelf life of Americos Wrinkle Free ARN is 6 months
The usual storage, handling, usage, and safety precautions 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).
Americos Antifoam ST Introduction : Americos Antifoam ST is a highly concentrated anti foaming agent. It is recommended for exhaust treatment in machines with high turbulence like jet machine, soft flow machine, etc.
Appearance
Pale yellow viscous liquid
Chemical nature
Mixture of ethoxylated fatty matters
Viscous at 40°C
250 ± 20 cps
pH
6 - 8
Specific gravity
1
Application :
Americos Antifoam ST
0.1 - 0.5 gl
Storage & Handling Precautions :
Store in cool place
Avoid storing in direct sunlight
The shelf life of Americos Antifoam ST 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. (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).
Americos Dispersol DX Introduction : Americos Dispersol DX is anionic dye dispersing agent. It prevents dyestuff agglomeration and prevents precipitation in dye bath.
The Features of Americos Dispersol DX are :
Dispersing agent for use in the dyeing of polyester
Dyeing polyester/wool blends with disperse and acid or 1:2 metal-complex dyes or corresponding dyestuff blends
Dispersing agent in dyeing with vat dyes
Dyeing of triacetate fibers with disperse dyes
Low foaming
Stable at HT and shows no retardant influence on dyestuff
Properties :
Appearance
Brown liquid
Ionic nature
Anionic
Density (20 °C)
1.2 g/cm3
pH (10 % solution) water
5.5 - 7.5
Dissolving / dilution
Easily diluted with water
Stability to acid, alkalis, salt and hard water
Good
Dyeing of polyester and triacetate fibers with disperse dyes Americos Dispersol DX is a dispersing agent used to disperse dyes in the preparation bath before dyeing and to maintain the stability of the dispersion during dyeing. The amounts required are 2 g/l Americos Dispersol DX in the preparation bath and 0.5-2 g/l in dye baths, depending on depth of shade and liquor ratio.
Application Method :
Preparation of the dye bath liquor. Sprinkle disperse dyes into 10-15 parts soft water (30° - 40 °C) containing dissolved Americos Dispersol DX and stir continuously. Dilute further with water. This liquor is then added to the dye bath.
Application in the dye bath to maintain the stability of the dispersion during dyeing, add 0.5-2 g/l pre-dissolved Americos Dispersol DX, depending on depth of shade and liquor ratio, to the warmed dye bath. Then add the normal amounts of carrier required for dyeing at the boil or leveling agents required for HT dyeing. Add thoroughly dispersed dye as usual.
Dyeing cellulosic fibers with vat dyes When dispersing large quantities of dyes, it is advisable to add 1.5-3 g/l Americos Dispersol DX. When working with vat dyes, Americos Dispersol DX improves the levelness of pigmentation, especially on circulating liquor units. For the exhaust, pigmentation and half-pigmentation processes, add 1.5 - 3 % Americos Dispersol DX
Dyeing polyester/wool blends Americos Dispersol DX is required to ensure that the dyes remain finely dispersed throughout the dyeing process. This is particularly important when dyeing wound packages and at short liquor ratios. Americos Dispersol DX also has good leveling action on 1:2 metal complex dyes.
Application Method : Heat the liquor to 30-40 °C and add 1-2 % Americos Dispersol DX (pre-dissolved). Then add acetic acid and the carrier. When the acid and auxiliary have been dispersed evenly, add the well-dispersed or dissolved dyes. Dye and finish as usual.