Technical Information

Basosoft N-AP

August 2002

All-purpose softener for all types of fibers. May also be

used in special applications such as napping or
sanforizing.

Performance Chemicals

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Nature

A blend of polyethylene and fatty amides. Non-ionic, slightly

cationic

Physical Form

Opaque liquid

Storage

When stored in the original sealed containers at temperatures

between 5 C and 30 C (41F and 90F), the product has a
shelf life of at least 12 months. Once containers have been
opened, the contents should be used up quickly. Containers
should be tightly closed after each use.

Properties
Solubility

Can be infinitely diluted with cold water

pH

4.5 -5.5

Density

Specific gravity ~0.99 (~ 8.25 lbs per gallon)

Compatibility

Compatible with most finishing agents. If several products are

mixed together, it is advisable to verify their mutual compatibility
by prior experiment.

Action

After-treatment softener for all types of fibers. A particular soft

and smooth handle is obtained on yarn or piece goods.
Also suitable for napping and sanforizing.

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Application
Field of
application and
finishing effects

May be applied by batch or padding techniques. The best effects

are achieved in the acid pH range.
A particularly soft and smooth handle is obtained on yarn and
piece goods.
The finishing effects are largely wash-fast.
Improvement in the sewability of knitgoods.
Improvement in the initial tear strength and the resistance to
abrasion.
Impairment in the degree of whiteness need not be expected
under the normal curing conditions.

Addition rates
Long liquors (8:1 -10:1)
Circulating liquor machines, winch becks, and jet machines
1 - 3% of Basosoft N-AP, expressed in terms of the weight of the
fabric.
Apply for 15-20 minutes at approximately 40C ( 110 F)

Short liquor

(Padding)

Basosoft N-AP is applied by padding at room temperature, in

which case the liquor pick-up is 60-90 %, depending on the nature
of the goods.
10 40 g/l Basosoft N-AP

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Typical recipes
Shirting (cotton fabric)
30.0
12.0
30.0
10.0

60.0 g/l
18.0 g/l
40.0 g/l
20.0 g/l

Fixapret CL
Catalyst MC
Siligen VN
Basosoft N-AP

Liquor pick-up: approx. 70%

Dry as usual
Cure for 45 seconds at 340 F (171 C)

Blouse material (rayon fabric)

70.0 - 110.0 g/l
Fixapret CL
28.0 - 44.0 g/l
Catalyst MC
20.0 - 30.0 g/l
Basosoft N-AP
10.0 - 30.0 g/l
Siligen SIN
Liquor pick-up: approx. 80%
Dry as usual
Cure for 30 seconds at 356 F (180 C)

Outerwear material and knitgoods (cotton fabric)

30.0
12.0
30.0
10.0

50.0 g/l
16.0 g/l
40.0 g/l
20.0 g/l
10.0 g/l

Fixapret CL
Catalyst MC
Siligen VN
Basosoft N-AP
Siligen SIN

Liquor pick-up: approx. 70%

Dry and cure in one operation at 300-350F (149 177 C)
Actual cure time should be approximately 30 seconds at 340350 F (171-177C).
The addition of approximately 1 g/l Kieralon JET-B Conc. and
0.5-1.0 g/l acetic acid 56% is recommended in all padding
recipes.

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Remarks

Basosoft N-AP is low foaming, stable to shear, and free from

paraffin wax and silicones.
The pH of the made-up resin finishing liquor should be between
4.0 and 6.5.
Our recommendation for alkaline goods is to set their pH to a
slightly acid value before finishing.
It is compatible with cationic aftertreatment agents. If it is used
together with after-treatment agents for improving the fastness
properties, the softener should be allowed to go onto the goods
first of all.
Numerous factors may influence the fastness properties, shade,
degree of whiteness, strength, odor, and handle during
pretreatment, dyeing, printing, finishing, and formulating the
finishing recipe. Preliminary trials are therefore advisable.
This applies particularly to white goods and pastel shades that
are liable to suffer impairment in the degree of whiteness and
shade.

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Napping

Basosoft N-AP can greatly improve napping performance and

fabric hand.
Recommended amount:
Pad for napping
30-60 g/l Basosoft N-AP
Pick-up : 70%
Dry as usual

Sanforizing
The traditional denim fabric (e.g. for jeans) is processed by
machine so that residual shrinkage will not exceed 1% in either
direction.
In most cases denim fabric is treated with special chemicals
before the Sanforizing process. These products help to meet
established performance standards.

Excellent shrinkage properties

Easy to cut fabrics for garment making
Improved sewability

The sanforizing chemicals are applied by padding, foam, or

spraying.
Recommended amounts:
20-60 g/l Basosoft N-AP

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Safety
When using this product, the information and advice given in our Safety Data
Sheet should be observed. Due attention should also be given to the precautions
necessary for handling chemicals.
We know of no ill effects that could have resulted from using Basosoft N-AP
for the purpose for which it is intended and from processing it in accordance with
current practice.
According to the experience that we have gained over many years and other
information at our disposal, Basosoft N-AP does not exert any harmful effects
on health, provided that it is used properly, due attention is given to the
precautions necessary for handling chemicals, and the information and advice
given in our Material Safety Data Sheet are observed.

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Note: Material Safety Data Sheet is available upon request.
BASF Corporation, 2002
Performance Chemicals

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