TEGOPREN® 5884, a nonionic softener featuring polyether-modified silicone, stands out for its ability to impart a smooth, medium-soft feel to various substrates. Renowned for its excellent hydrophilicity, non-yellowing performance, non-flammable liquid, easily emulsified in water, and easy to compound with organic quaternary ammonium salts and organic modified siloxanes. Suitable for use as a softener in non-woven fabrics, yarns, and natural and blended fabrics, TEGOPREN® 5884 finds particular utility in the padding process.
In textile application TEGOPREN® 5884 is recommended as lubricant and wetting/spreading agent in non-polar systems.
It is suitable for the hydrophilic treatment of fibers or fabrics applied by padding.
TEGOPREN® 5884 provides good sew ability and lubricity.
It can be used alone or in combination with other organo-modified siloxanes or organic based surfactants.
