Lertisan SL 15

Secondary Spin finish for hydroentanglement of PET-staple fibre

Chemical composition Combination of polyglycol compounds and antistatic agents. Chemical data Aspect Ionicity Density (20 C) Viscosity (20 C) pH-value (10 %) Active matter Storage conditions 12 months if properly stored. The product becomes cloudy at temperatures below 12 C and solid at temperatures below 4 C. After influence of coldness e.g. during transport, the product should be stored at a temperature of approx. 25 C for several days. After thorough stirring, it will be fully efficient again. Application guidelines Lertisan SL 15 is a hydrophilic product showing low foaming values during the entanglement process. During carding Lertisan SL 15 provides excellent antistatic properties and processability. All components of Lertisan SL 15 are listed in the FDA catalogue under CFR Title 21 Food and Drugs, Chapter I--Food and Drug Administration,Department of Health and Human Services. Lertisan SL 15 does not contain animal derived components. Lertisan SL 15 is applied to the staple fibres as an aqueous solution (e. g. 3 - 8 %) as a secondary spin finish. Recommended oil pick up: 0.1 - 0.3 % In order to prepare the spin finish solution, stir Lertisan SL 15 in demineralized water which is preheated at 20 - 25 C. Keep stirring until it is fully emulsified. For preparing a spin finish solution, only demineralized water should be used. It should be free of silicic acid and should have a water hardness of less than 0.5 dH (= 0.63 e (English) = 0.89 f (French) = 8.90 US (US-American) = 0.09 mmol/l Earth Alkali Ion concentration). The conductivity should be less than 0.5 S/cm. clear, colourless liquid anionic approx. 1.15 g/ml approx. 180 mPa*s approx. 7 approx. 94 %

The above results have been obtained from trials in our laboratory and plant. In the light of changing conditions they can serve only as a guide and are therefore offered without obligation. We ask you to observe the possible rights of third parties.

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Lertisan SL 15
Secondary Spin finish for hydroentanglement of PET-staple fibre

Refractive Index vs. Concentration Measuring instrument: Abbe Refractometer Temperature: 20 C

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Lertisan SL 15
Secondary Spin finish for hydroentanglement of PET-staple fibre

Refractive Index vs. Concentration Measuring instrument: Kruess Refractometer Temperature: 20 C

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Lertisan SL 15
Secondary Spin finish for hydroentanglement of PET-staple fibre

Viscosity vs. Concentration Measuring instrument: Ubbelhode Viscosimeter Temperature: 20 C

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