CAREGUARD-314 | Oil and Water Repellent for Polyamides

Careguard-314 is a new generation water and oil repelling fluorocarbon based on C6 Chemistry. It imparts best results on polyamide fabrics. It is an ideal product for synthetic fabrics. It imparts durable water and oil repelling effects on various substrates viz., polyester, cotton, acrylics, wool fibers, and their blends. It can be applied by padding foam and by a spray technique. It passes Bundesmann test.

• Pick-up : 65-70%
• Bath pH : 4.0 - 4.5
• Drying : 100 - 120 deg.C
• Curing : 150 deg.C,5 min. OR 160 deg.C,3 min. OR 170 deg.C, 1 min.

SUGGESTED RECIPES:

For all substrates

• Careguard-314 : 30-80 g/l
• Acetic Acid : 0.5 g/l
• IPA : 5 g/l

* Concentration of Careguard-314 to be taken on the basis of durability requirement.
* For extended durability, the addition of Crosslink-SC(Conc) is recommended

1.  It is recommended to pre-wash the substrate to be treated with 1 g/l Saragen-DAM at 80-85 deg.C for 20-30 min. to remove traces of residual impurities to get excellent results.
2. After padding and drying, if a fabric is kept overnight before curing, results will be further improved.
3. Compatible with Flame Retardant finish (Pre-trial is recommended).
4. A water-oil repellent finish can be combined with resin finish using 30g/l Saralink-ULF + 6g/l MgCl2 + 20g/l Saralube-2975.

Sequence of addition:

• Prepare a bath with all ingredients including Saralink-ULF, MgCl2 in water containing Acetic acid.
• Stir continuously and add Careguard-314 as the final ingredient.

Precautions:

• Avoid high speed and continuous stirring.
• Avoid silicone based softeners in the finishing recipe.
• Pre trial with Careguard-314 is recommended with coating chemicals.

Storage: Store in cool, ventilated shed away from heat and direct sunlight. Storage temperature should not exceed 35 deg C.Close lids firmly to avoid contact with air and moisture.

Shelf Life: 8 months from the date of manufacturing, if stored under controlled conditions.