Athon TX 310 Pro-Elastic is an aqueous polyurethane-polyether preparation for the elastic finishing of cellulosic fibers and blends of cellulosic and synthetic fibers.
•Athon TX 310 Pro-Elastic is a polyurethane-polyether polymer
•Self-crosslinking agent that forms a permanent, highly elastic film around the fibers, free of formaldehyde.
The touch is soft and high volume
•Easily miscible with water
•Stable to hard water salts and weak acids and weak alkalis
•Provides, especially to synthetic materials, a pleasantly full and soft touch
•Reduces wrinkles in items for drying on hangers or in clothes dryers
•Application preferably by foulard, or also application in foam and by exhaust processes.
•Fabrics must be cured above 130°C after drying to complete crosslinking and fix the product to the fiber. Curing conditions: 130 – 180°C for 3min.
•Normally 20 to 40g/L of the product are used in finishing preparations together with other products, depending on the process in which it is applied.
Reduction of formaldehyde content using resins in cellulosic fibers
Cellulosic materials and blends of cellulosics with synthetics are often given a resin finish, usually synthetic resins such as DMDHEU (dimethylol- dihydroxyethylene urea), DMU (dimethylol-urea), DMEU (dimethylol-ethylene-urea) etc. To reduce the formaldehyde content, Athon TX 310 Pro-Elastic can be used to replace up to half of the synthetic resin without any change in the mechanical and technical properties of the fabrics.
Athon TX 310 Pro-Elastic is self-crosslinking, without the need for a catalyst like synthetic resins. If used in combination with synthetic resins, these must be cross-linked with weak catalysts such as
magnesium chloride or aminohydrochloride, as the product may react with strong catalysts such as nitrate or zinc chloride.
Improved abrasion resistance
The film formed on the fiber surface improves abrasion resistance. As the film is permanent, the improved abrasion resistance is maintained even after repeated washing, for example on cotton.
Reduction in pilling
Athon TX 310 Pro-Elastic binds fibers together, preventing mechanical migration of individual fibers to the fabric surface and decreasing pilling.
Improved friction resistance (rub fastness)
The improvement in friction resistance obtained with this product depends on the dye class, fiber type, fabric structure, etc. Preliminary tests must be carried out in the laboratory.
Bonding of Fibers to Nonwovens
An addition of approximately 1% solids forms bridges between fibers. Athon TX 310 Pro-Elastic is an
excellent additive for gluing preparations used in the production of nonwovens and felt. Experience shows that adding the product gives an even softer and more flexible feel. The optimal addition must be established in each case individually.
Attention:
Athon TX 310 Pro-Elastic is amphoteric – when applying it in combination with other products, especially cationic, the stability of the preparation must always be checked beforehand. Preparations containing Athon TX 310 Pro-Elastic must be tested in the laboratory to ensure that they do not cause a shade shift under the specific application conditions. There is usually a slight change in shade, but it can be more pronounced with certain dyes. In exceptional circumstances, staining of treated fabrics may occur.
Textile finishing
Industrial Textile
Canister 20L
Drum 200L
IBC 1.000L
