Textile Effects

Technical Data Sheet

ULTRAPHIL® TG moisture management agent

COMFORT & EASY CARE

Moisture management agent for the durable hydrophilic, antistatic and soil release finishing of
polyester fibers and their blends with cellulose fibers

USES

Moisture management finishes of synthetic fibers (preferably polyester) and their blends with
cellulose fibers with very high durability to washing
Antistatic finishing of synthetic fibers (preferably polyester)

Soil release finishing of synthetic fibers (preferably polyester) and their blends with cellulose fibers

Characteristics Benefits

• Distinct hydrophilic effects, • Increased comfort during wear through moisture

particularly on PES and its blends transportation
• Reduced static cling of garments
• Assists mechanical shrinkage of knitwear
• Easier fabric printing and reprocessing

• Soft handle • Gives fabrics a warm luxurious feel

• Good antistatic effects • Reduces fabric processing problems especially in

fabric cutting and sewing by allowing easier laying,
separation and manipulation of the fabric plies
• Reduces static cling during display and wearing of
garments

• Imparts soil release properties • Garments can easily be cleaned in washing

processes

• High durability to washing on • Fabric performance is maintained through multiple

polyester washing cycles

• Enhances dye bath lubrification • Reduced risk of crease mark formation during
dyeing
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PROPERTIES

Chemical constitution Dispersion of a hydrophilic polymer

Ionic character Nonionic

pH 3.8–6.2

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Specific gravity at 20 °C 1.000–1.020 g/cm

Physical form White dispersion

Storage stability ULTRAPHIL® TG is stable for 1 year when properly stored in

closed containers at 20 °C.
The product is sensitive to cold below 0 °C but not sensitive
to heat.

Ecology/toxicology The usual hygiene and safety rules for handling chemicals
should be observed in storage, handling and use. The
product must not be swallowed.

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For further information on ULTRAPHIL TG - especially
particulars regarding safety when handling, toxicological
and ecological data - please consult our product specific
safety data sheet.

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Compatibility ULTRAPHIL TG can be used together with most products
normally used in easy-care finishing.
Preliminary trials are advisable before using the product with
other products, especially when they are not of Huntsman
Corporation.

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APPLICATION
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ULTRAPHIL TG moisture management agent can be applied by padding and exhaustion.

Dissolving/diluting
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ULTRAPHIL TG moisture management agent is diluted by adding 3–10 times of its weight cold
soft water (below 12 °dH) during continuous stirring.

I. Exhaustion process
The product can be applied on overflow and jet dyeing machines, winches, jigs, paddle and drum
dyeing machines.
It can be applied subsequently to the PES-dyeing process or during the PES-dyeing process.

Required amount
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0.5–2.5 % ULTRAPHIL TG

Application subsequently to the dyeing process

pH 4.5–5.0 (adjusted with acetic acid 60 %)
Liquor ratio 5:1–20:1
20–30 min at 30–40 °C
Remove liquor and dry without rinsing

Application during the dyeing process

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Add the diluted ULTRAPHIL TG moisture management agent first
Add dispersing/complexing agent
Add dyeing auxiliaries
Set pH
Add pre-dispersed dyestuff
Follow regular time/temperature cycle
Use soda ash instead of caustic soda for the reductive clearing
(Remark: During the reductive clearing process with caustic soda a partly stripping of the
ULTRAPHIL® TG cannot be avoided.)

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II. Padding process

Required amount
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10–60 g/l ULTRAPHIL TG

Application
Padding with a liquor pick up of 50–90 %
Bath temperature approx. 20 °C
Drying at 110–130 °C
If combined wit cellulose crosslinking agents on PES-blends with cellulose fibers the details
described in the respective technical data sheets are valid.

NOTES

The initial pH of the bath should be between 4.5 and 6.0. If not it should be corrected with acetic
acid to prevent roller build-up.
In the case of disperse dyed and printed fabrics the wash and crock fastness could be impaired,
especially in case of post-heatsetting processes. Preliminary trials are therefore recommended.
The degree of whiteness could be impaired at higher temperatures. Preliminary trials are advisable.
Foaming during exhaust application is usually not a problem provided the pH of the bath is adjusted
to approx. 4.5. With a pH above 5.0 some jet dyeing machines could generate some foam, which
can be controlled by the use of an antifoaming agent.
In case of combined application with stilbene optical brighteners the degree of whiteness could be
impaired. In case of subsequent application on already optically brightened cellulose the degree of
whiteness is not impaired.
Stir thoroughly before use!

Spray application (not product specific)

Aerosols are generated through the spraying technique that potentially may be hazardous to health.
For this reason spray application can only be safely conducted if sufficient ventilation equipment is
installed at the product application site which will prevent spreading of the aerosols into the
workplace. An alternative would be to carry out the spraying application in a closed system.

ATTENTION
Our technical data sheets provide directions for the application possibilities of our products. Any
influence on dyes, prints and their fastness properties, degree of whiteness, fabric properties,
handle, non-slip, seam resistance and material strength, ageing resistance, odor of finished fabric
etc. are under the user’s own responsibility. Due to the many different textile variations we are not
able to submit a general recommendation. Our recommendations are in line with our present state
of knowledge and do not provide any guarantee. Therefore initial internal bulk trials are absolutely
necessary. The manufacturer is not liable for damages due to improper application or application
against our explicit recommendations.
Statutory provisions and standard regulations must be observed when handling processing agents.
For additional detailed information please refer to the product specific safety data sheet.
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Huntsman (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Textile Effects Division
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#29-00 Gateway East
Singapore 189721
Telephone +65 6297 3363
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Europe Region
Huntsman Advanced Materials
(Switzerland) GmbH, Textile Effects
Klybeckstrasse 200
4057 Basel, Switzerland
Telephone +41 61 299 11 11
Fax +41 61 299 11 12
pr@huntsman.com

Americas Region
Huntsman International LLC
Textile Effects
3400 Westinghouse Blvd,
Charlotte, NC 28273 USA
Telephone +1 704-587-5000
Fax +1 704-587-5020
pr@huntsman.com

Asia Region
Huntsman Textile Effects
(China) Co. Ltd.
Flying Geese Mountain Industrial Park
Shilou Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou
511447, PR China
Telephone +86 20 3937 7000
Fax +86 20 8484 5222
pr@huntsman.com

Edition 2017
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