In our daily lives, we often use fabric softeners to make our clothes softer and smoother, while reducing static electricity and friction. However, do you know why fabric softeners use thickeners?What is the effect of using thickeners on fabric softeners?
First, let's learn about thickeners. A thickener is a chemical that increases the viscosity of a liquid, which can make the liquid thicker, thus improving the rheology and stability of the liquid. In fabric softeners, the role of thickeners is mainly to improve the consistency and stability of the product, making it easier to apply and handle.
1. Composition and application of softener thickener
Softener thickener is an anionic acrylic amine thickener used in acidic environments, especially suitable for household cleaners and fabric softeners, and the range of application in fabric softening is 01~2.0%, can be dispersed in cold water, easy to use, does not need to be neutralized, does not need to be pre-dispersed, easy to operate. Thickening does not freeze and can be used as a fabric softener with low active content, giving customers the thick appearance they like, it can be effectively thickened in products containing amino and silicon copper, and it is easy to disperse and can be added at any step in the production of softeners.
Second, the characteristics of softener thickener
1.Efficient thickening, low dosage, and certain antibacterial properties.
2.Environmental protection and safety, mild nature, no irritation to clothing or ** contact, no residue after washing.
3.It has synergistic effect on additives and suppresses static electricity on clothing.
4.It has a supple effect on clothing, and has good color retention and color development for color drifting.