Silicone Softener for Knit and Woven Fabrics

Type Silicone emulsion silicone polymer system Products DOW CORNING 1111 Emulsion now CORNING T4-0149 crosslinker DOW CORNING 1R2A or 164 catalyst Physical Form Water dilutable liquids 

Special Properties Silicone emulsion can be used alone in pad operations or as a top softener emulsion system with separate emulsion and crosslinker allows varying hand and other properties by changing the mixing ratios. 

Primary Uses Silicone emulsion for synthetic knits in a pad operation or as a top softener emulsion polymer system for durable-press woven fabrics to improve hand and other characteristics. 

Properly applied, this non-yellowing silicone hand modifier will give a full, soft, and luxurious hand which can be varied from soft, dry, and firm to soft and silky. The hand will not be thin and papery, hut full and vibrant. High tear strengths with improved abrasion resistance and sewability can be obtained on most fabrics. 

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