Cationic Softener Flake, pH 3-5

Catalog	ACMA00030810
Description	The product is a fatty acid amide complex, used for the softening finishing of cotton and its blended yarn or fabrics, giving an excellent soft hand feel.
Solubility	Soluble In Water At 70℃
Appearance	Pale Yellow Flake
Application	For the softening finish of cotton and its blended fabrics or yarns. #softener flake
Storage	Stored In Cool And Ventilated Warehouse, And Beware Of Heavy Pressure.
Feature	Good stability against alkali, electrolytes, and hard water. Gives fabric or yarn a soft, smooth, and fluffy hand feel. Little influence on shade. Non-yellowing Good compatibility with cationic finishing agents.
Grade	Industrial Grade, Reagent Grade
Ionicity	Cationic
Notes	Shelf Life: 1 Year
Packaging	25kg Bag
pH	3.0 - 5.0
Type	Softener Flake

Case Study

Effect of Ultrasonic Waves on Cotton Fabrics Treated with Cationic Softeners

Parvinzadeh, Mazeyar, et al. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 2010, 13(2), 135-141.

The research examined how ultrasonic energy influenced cotton fabrics that have been treated with cationic softeners. The study examined cotton fabrics treated with cationic softeners from fatty acid amides in water with ultrasonic energy and analyzed their physical properties under various conditions.
Key findings
· When cotton fabric receives ultrasonic treatment with cationic softener the fabric becomes softer because the bending length and friction decrease more effectively than with traditional methods.
· The ultrasonic waves enhance the penetration of softener particles into the yarn which improves surface and core softness while cavitation reduces particle size for uniform coverage. The fabric demonstrates enhanced crease recovery together with improved hydrophobic properties and reduced moisture absorption capacity.
· The ultrasonic treatment boosts softener adsorption efficiency between 10-20%, lowers softener usage and reduces finishing time by 20-30%.
· It may cause color changes in untreated fabrics and potential degradation of softeners, posing environmental concerns. Industrial application of this technology involves incorporating ultrasonic transducers with redesigned circulation systems that operate at frequencies between 20 and 40 kHz.

Interaction Between Textile Surface Properties and Cationic Softener Deposition

Agarwal, Gaurav, et al. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 2012, 15(1), 97-105.

This study categorized the surface properties of different knitted fabrics by their electro-kinetic behavior and liquid up-take phenomena of the knitted textiles in order to understand the interaction of the surface properties of the textiles with cationic softener deposition.
· Interaction of Cationic Pick-Up with Textile Surface Properties
The cationic pick-up in fabrics differs between two loading conditions: D (individual load) and E (mixed load). In mixed loads, polyester fabrics show a higher pick-up compared to when they are washed separately (individual load). In contrast, the pick-up is lower for viscose fabrics in mixed loads.
· Key Findings
A key observation of this study is the distinct behavior of cationic pick-up under individual and mixed load conditions. The fiber type is crucial in determining the zeta potential, filtration efficiency, and water retention of the fabrics, all of which influence softener deposition. The negatively charged surface of the textiles plays a significant role in the cationic softener's deposition under both loading conditions. For mixed loads, fiber type is the primary factor determining the cationic pick-up, while in individual loads, fiber fineness is the critical factor. Capillary diffusion appears to be an important parameter only in individual load conditions.