StarSoft™ GA

Pigment Print Softener

Product Description

StarSoft™ GA is an extremely effective pigment print softener with excellent crock resistance. It may be added to the print paste or applied by pad bath after the print is cured. Significant improvement in wet and dry crock may be obtained by either method of application. StarSoft™ GA has zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) so it will not generate or promote smoking at elevated temperatures.

Application

  • The suggested starting levels of StarSoftTM GA are:
    1–3% on weight of print paste (5% has been used for greater softness) or
  • 2–4% on weight of pad bath

No catalyst is needed with StarSoftTM GA.

Special Properties
  • Improves resistance to crocking and “print off”
  • Internal pigment print softener
  • Versatile topical softener
  • Imparts a soft silky hand
  • Improves physical properties of fabrics
  • Produces higher quality goods
  • Convenient to use; no change in processing
    required
  • Improves softness to and improves
    crock fastness of pigment prints and various
    dyed fabric
  • Customer appeal on knitted and woven fabrics
  • Better sewability, tear strength, and abrasion
    resistance

Typical Physical Properties *

Appearance

Fluid emulsion

Color

White

Specific Gravity

1.1

Ionicity

Nonionic

pH (100%)

6.75–7.75

Odor

Mild

Viscosity

Less than 300 cps

% Solids

35.85–37.85

Solubility

Dispersible in water
* These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not considered part of the product specifications.

Drying & Curing

Normal drying: 200–250°F (93–121°C). No cure is required to achieve optimal performance. When used in print formulation, no modifications in processing are needed.
Storage
DO NOT FREEZE. If frozen, please contact your StarChem sales representative.