product name | Ammonia value | Viscosity | Main features and recommended applications | Package | Hazardous type |
Elken L5040L | 0.35 | 5000 | Has a balanced hand feel, recommended for denim washing, the cotton fabric is soft | 190kg(drum) | Type 2 |
Product name: STARSIL® L5040L
Basic information: Bisaminopolydimethylsiloxane water emulsion.
【Technical Index】
Appearance: clear to slightly turbid liquid, no suspended matter and sediment
Odor: slightly ammonia
Viscosity, at 25°C: 5000
Active content, %: 100
Specific gravity at 25°C: 1.0
Ammonia value (ppm/N): 3500
【Standard】Enterprise standard
【usage】
STARSIL® L5040L is the basic raw material for textile or fiber softener formulations, especially used as a softener and lubricant for textiles. This product is used in textiles to make the fabric have: • a smooth and soft hand; • good drape; • low yellowing; • increase the elasticity and wrinkle recovery of the fabric; • increase the breaking and tear strength of the fabric. Typical applications include Used as a softening agent for woven, knitted and non-woven fabrics of cellulose and man-made fibers, and as a lubricant for raising and sanding.
【advantage】
1. Low D4, D5 and D6 ring body content, in line with EU REACHA regulations.
2. The medium and high viscosity endows the fabric with better smoothness.
3. The hydroxyl end-blocking imparts a certain degree of reactivity, which can increase the washing resistance of textiles.
【Packing, Storage and Transportation】
This product is stored in the original airtight container at 5°C~30°C. The standard validity period of STARSIL® L5040L is 12 months from the date of manufacture. Please refer to the storage recommendations and expiration date on the packaging. After this date, Elkem Silicones will no longer guarantee that the products meet the sales targets.