Silicone softening agents

Softness is the soul of the textile

RUCOFIN® AVO NEW

Silicone softener with an avocado oil portion for the natural, hydrophilic soft handle finishing of textiles of all fibre types, especially for cellulosic fibres or blends with synthetics

confers very soft, supple handle effects
existing hydrophilic properties are maintained
suitable for pad or exhaust processes
resistant to yellowing at drying temperatures of <150° C

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes

Chemical Basis: Preparation of polysiloxane compound, natural vegetable oils and vegetable waxes

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid

RUCOFIN® GAA

Silicone softener for textiles of all fibre types; confers excellent handle effects and surface smoothness; resistant to yellowing, especially suitable for white goods

confers a very soft, supple and smooth handle
high resistance to yellowing
mediocre hydrophilic properties
process-secure
Improves sewability
good resistance to washing

Field of application: pad or exhaust processes

Chemical Basis: polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid

RUCOFIN® GES NEW

Durable, hydrophilic, jet-stable silicone softener for textiles of all fibre types, preferably for highly absorbant cellulosic or synthetic fibres; especially suitable for terry or knitted goods

very soft, full and supple handle
hydrophilic character
confers antistatic properties to synthetic fibres
good resistance to washing
high resistance to yellowing
jet-stable
excellent exhaust properties

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes, jet

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GNH

Silicone softening and smoothing agent for all fibre types, confers a synthetic surface handle

soft, synthetic handle
high surface smoothness
compatible with resin finishing agents
improves the crease recovery
moderate hydrophilic properties
improves the sewability
resistant to yellowing

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (not for machines with high liquor turbulence)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, weakly cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (macroemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GSP NEW

Hydrophilic silicone softening and smoothing agent for textiles of all fibre types, confers voluminous handle effects, especially suitable for terry goods

very soft, voluminous handle
surface smoothness
hydrophilic character
resistant to yellowing
high process stability
optimised sewability
maintains colour when washing

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (run preliminary trials on machines with high shear forces, eg jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (macroemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GSQ NEW

Hydrophilic softening and smoothing agent for all fibre types, especially for absorptive cellulosic or synthetic fibres; improves the sewability; especially suitable for terry goods or knitwear

very soft, fluffly handle
surface smoothness
volume
hydrophilic character
highly resistant to yellowing
high process stability
optimised sewability
gentle in home laundering with colour maintenance

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (run preliminary trials on machines with high shear forces, eg jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (macroemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GWA

Highly process-secure, hydrophilic, jet-stable silicone softener for textiles of all fibre types, especially for synthetics or blends with cellulosic fibres

natural, inner softness
resistant to washing
compatible with resin finishing agents
highly resistant to yellowing
high pH stability
jet-stable (observe foam formation in jet dyeing machines)
compatible with many optical brighteners
maintains the hydrophilic properties

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes, jet

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GWB

Economic silicone softener, maintains the hydrophilic properties of absorbant textiles, especially suitable for articles from microfibres or white goods

soft handle
highly effective on microfibres
highly resistant to yellowing
compatible with resin finishing agents
maintains hydrophilic properties

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (not suitable for machines with high shear forces, eg jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GWE

Durable-to-washing, highly concentrated silicone softener for an excellent soft handle, surface smoothness and colour intensification, esp. suitable for dark-dyed articles (black dyeings), for articles from OE yarn, wool, pigment print pastes

soft, velvety handle
surface smoothness and lustre
colour-intensifying properties (jet-black effect)
improves wash-and-wear properties
hydrophobic, wash-permanent finishing effects

Field of application: Pad process

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (macroemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GWM

Highly durable silicone softener with super soft handle effects similar to elastomers for textiles, esp. PA blends with lycra/elastane, cellulose or wool

extremely soft, elastic handle
excellent durability to washing
elasticity, elastic recovery and dimensional stability
hydrophobic finishing effects

Not compatible with Alkalis

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (no nozzle dyeing machines, such as jets)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GWS

Universal, durable, concentrated silicone softener, confers excellent handle effects and resilience to all fibre types, especially suitable for dyed fabrics from OE yarns or wool

soft and supple handle
highly effective
increases resilience
improves crease recovery and self-smoothing properties
excellent durability to washing
compatible with resin finishing agents
intensifies colour impression

Field of application: Pad process (preferred), exhaust process (not suitable for machines with high shear forces, eg jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® GWT

Durable silicone softening and smoothing agent for the easy-care finish of all fibre types; confers high surface smoothness and a soft inner handle, especially suitable for articles made of OE yarns

inner softness and high surface smoothness
silk-like handle effects through calendering
wash-resistant
revitalising capacity
colour-intensifying
easy textile care

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (not suitable for machines with high shear forces, eg jets)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (miniemulsion)

RUCOFIN® HHM

Hydrophilic, migration optimised, non-yellowing silicone softener for all fibre types, especially for PES or PES blends

confers soft, cool handle and surface smoothness
in case of disperse dyeings favourable behaviour to thermomigration
hydrophilic character
highly resistant to yellowing
readily overprinted or overdyed
compatible with hydrophilic finishing agents

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (not suitable for machines with high shear forces, eg jets)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (macroemulsion)

RUCOFIN® HHS

Ultra-hydrophilic softening and smoothing agent for textiles of all fibre types, especially for highly absorbent cellulose or microfibres

soft, cool handle
ultra-hydrophilic character
improves moisture transportation
highly resistant to yellowing (resistant to moulding)
readily overprinted or overdyed
high pH stability, high stability to shear Forces
compatible with many optical brighteners

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (run preliminary trials on machines with high shear forces, eg jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® HSF

With distinct hydrophobic properties for all fibre types; can be used in fluorocarbon finishing

soft handle
very good hydrophobic properties
repels aqueous soil
highly resistant to washing, not resistant to dry cleaning
excellent abrasion resistance
fluorocarbon finishes do not impair the oil and water repellency

Field of application: Pad process

Chemical Basis: Organopolysiloxane

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Emulsion

RUCOFIN® HSX

Softening and lubricating agent for woven and knitted fabrics, preferably of cellulosic fibres, to improve the sewability

smooth, very soft handle
superfatting effect with higher application quantities
compatible with many optical brighteners
improves the sewability
does not at all impair the fabric’s hydrophilic properties

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes, jet

Chemical Basis: Preparation of fatty acid condensation products, silicone and polyethylene

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid

RUCOFIN® LAN NEW

Silicone softener with a lanolin portion for the natural soft handle finishing of textiles of all fibre types, especially for synthetics or blends with cellulosic fibres; complies with G.O.T.S. standard and Oeko Tex Standard 100

confers very soft, inner handle effects
resistant to yellowing
improves the sewability
shear-stable and robust in processing
suitable for finishing ecological textiles G.O.T.S. (Global OrganicTextile Standard with RUCOFIN® LAN NEW)

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound and wax

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid

RUCOFIN® MAX

Economic silicone softener maintaining the fabric’s hydrophilic properties, for textiles of all fibre types; especially suitable for fabrics made of microfibres or for white goods

natural, soft handle with wellness factor
highly resistant to yellowing
hydrophilic character
compatible with resin finishing agents
good price-performance ratio

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (not suitable for machines with high shear forces, e.g. jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® MIN

Durable softener for all fibre types with high “inner” softness and resilience

very soft, supple handle with wellness factor
excellent durability to washing
revitalising properties
improves resilience
optimum price- performance ratio

Field of application: Pad process (preferred) exhaust process (not suitable for machines with high shear forces, e.g. jet)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® PSO

Softening agent for pigment printing; softening and smoothing agent for all fibre types

allows very soft pigment printing
only minor influence on rubfastness
permanent effects
improves the flow properties of paste

Field of application: Pad or print processes

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic

Form: Liquid (macroemulsion)

RUCOFIN® RMW

Durable silicone softening and smoothing agent for all fibre types, confers high surface smoothness and supersoft elastomeric handle effects

supersoft, silky and smooth
distinct elasticity
revitalises the textile after washing regarding handle, look and crease recovery
hydrophobic, wash-fast finishing effects
confers brilliance

Field of application: Pad process

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic, slightly cationic in acid medium

Form: Liquid (macroemulsion)

RUCOFIN® SIQ NEW

Hydrophilic silicone softening agent for textiles of all fibre types, especially for readily absorptive cellulosic fibres

soft, voluminous handle
maintains the fabric’s hydrophilic properties
highly resistant to yellowing
high pH stability
high running and shear stability
improves the sewability
compatible with many optical brighteners

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (run preliminary trials on machines with high shear forces, eg jets)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® SQS NEW

Durable, hydrophilic silicone softening agent for textiles of all fibre types, confers voluminous handle effects, especially suitable for terry goods, cotton knits and woven fabrics

excellent soft, smooth handle
confers excellent volume and bulkiness to terry goods
maintains the hydrophilic properties of fabrics very well
highly resistant to yellowing
high pH stability
high running and shear stability
compatible with many optical brighteners

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes (run preliminary trials on machines with high shear forces, eg jets)

Chemical Basis: Polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Cationic

Form: Liquid (microemulsion)

RUCOFIN® WSE NEW

Softening agent for CO, CV or their blends with synthetic fibres, improves the sewability

confers soft, surface-smooth handle
suitable for resin finishing
compatible with many optical brighteners
resistant to yellowing up to drying temperatures of <170° C
improves the sewability

Field of application: Pad or exhaust processes

Chemical Basis: Preparation of fatty acid condensation product, polyethylene and polysiloxane compound

Ionic Character: Non-ionic

Form: Liquid

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