This product is a partially fluorinated product designed for mill application to textile substrates. The product is mildly cationic. The product offers exceptional oil and water repellency as well as a spray rating when applied to cotton, polyester, and cotton/polyester blend fabrics.

Supplied By: Innovative Chemical Technologies - ICT

Product Code: Q15728

Regional Availability: Canada

    Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Industrial Additives Features
    Product Highlights
    • Short-Chain Fluorochemical Technology (meets the goal of the US EPA 2010/2015 PFOA Stewardship Program) 
    • Excellent Oil and Water Repellency 
    • Readily dilutes in water 
    • Imparts protection to textile surfaces with little or no change in appearance 
    • Treated surfaces are easier to clean 
    • Improves newness retention 
    • Can be used with cross-linkers

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Applications
    Industrial Additives End Use
    Recommended Applications

    Mill-applied Repellent/Protector for Textiles, Apparel, Nonwovens, Upholstery, and Home Furnishings

    Application Information
    • Thorough rinsing is important after scouring or dyeing to eliminate residual finishes, detergents, or surfactants that could interfere with the repellent/ protector application.
    • Dilute Thetapel FC-4040 in water for application.
    • The recommended dilution rate is 1% actives on weight of bath (OWB).
    • The dilution rate may vary depending on application method, porosity of the substrate, desired performance, and cost parameters.
    • Application methods such as dip and nip or low-pressure spray are recommended.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Off - white emulsion
    Soluble in
    Water

    Packaging & Availability

    Regional Availability
    • Canada
    Packaging Information
    • 275 gal. totes (Net Wt. 2205 lbs.)
    • 55 gal. blue TH Poly drums (Net Wt. 441 lbs.)
    • 5 gallon OH white Poly pails (Net Wt. 40 lbs.)

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    12 months