Inosoft Softener Flakes

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Inosoft Softener Flakes is a solid, flaked fabric softener designed for use in textile finishing processes. These flakes are typically composed of cationic softening agents derived from quaternary ammonium compounds or fatty amine derivatives, formulated to impart softness, smoothness, and antistatic properties to fabrics. The flaked form allows for easy storage, handling, and controlled dosing in industrial textile softening applications. Inosoft flakes dissolve readily in water during processing to provide uniform softening and enhanced fabric feel.

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Categories: Emollients, Finishing Agents, Softening Agents Tags: Anti-Static Properties, Fabric Softener Flakes, Inosoft Softener Flakes, Superior Softness, Textile Softening Agent

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Inosoft Softener Flakes

Primary Uses

Textile Finishing

Fabric Softening: Used in the final rinse or finishing bath to reduce fabric stiffness and improve hand feel across cotton, polyester, blends, and synthetic textiles.
Antistatic Treatment: Provides durable antistatic properties by neutralizing static charge buildup in synthetic fibers and blends, enhancing wearer comfort and reducing static cling.
Surface Lubrication: Enhances fiber flexibility and reduces friction during fabric handling and garment manufacturing, helping prevent fabric damage or pilling.
Softening in Industrial Laundries: Employed in bulk textile processing to maintain softness and improve drape of sheets, uniforms, and apparel.
Dyeing Process Aid: Helps maintain softness and color brightness when applied post-dyeing as part of the finishing regime.

Home Laundry Products

Used as a raw material in manufacturing concentrated fabric softeners and dryer sheets in flake or pellet form for consumer laundry applications.

Secondary Uses

Carpet & Upholstery Treatment

Applied during cleaning or finishing of carpets and upholstery to impart softness and reduce fiber stiffness, enhancing tactile comfort.

Leather & Nonwoven Textile Finishing

Occasionally used in finishing formulations for leather or nonwoven textiles to provide softness and improve tactile characteristics without compromising strength.

Personal Care and Industrial Applications

Incorporated in certain cosmetic emulsions or industrial formulations as a conditioning agent, although less common.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Basic Identification Attributes

Chemical Name (IUPAC): Mixture of cationic surfactants and fatty amine derivatives (proprietary blend)
Common/Trade Name: Inosoft (Softener Flakes)
CAS Number: Not applicable (mixture)
HS Code: 3402.12.00 (Cationic surface-active agents)
Synonyms: Fabric softener flakes; textile softener flakes; cationic softener flakes

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid flakes
Color & Odor: Off-white to pale yellow; mild fatty odor
Melting Point: Typically 50–70 °C (depending on formulation)
Solubility: Soluble in warm water; dispersible in cold water with agitation
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral in solution (approx. 4–6)
Ionic Nature: Cationic
Density: Approx. 0.8–0.95 g/cm³
Compatibility: Compatible with most detergents and finishing agents; incompatible with anionic surfactants

Safety & Hazard Attributes

GHS Classification

Not classified as hazardous under normal conditions
May cause mild skin or eye irritation in concentrated form

Toxicity

Low toxicity; non-toxic at typical use concentrations
May be harmful if ingested in large quantities

Exposure Limits

No established occupational exposure limits; use standard hygiene practices

Storage & Handling Attributes

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture and heat
Keep flakes sealed in airtight containers or bags to avoid clumping or degradation

Container Type

Typically supplied in moisture-proof plastic bags, drums, or boxes

Shelf Life

12 to 24 months when stored properly in sealed packaging

Handling Precautions

Avoid inhalation of dust during handling
Use gloves to prevent skin contact in sensitive individuals
Avoid mixing with strong oxidizers or anionic compounds

Regulatory & Compliance Attributes

Complies with textile chemical safety standards globally
Free from heavy metals, formaldehyde, and hazardous substances
Meets biodegradability standards for cationic softeners
Registered and approved for industrial textile applications in compliance with regional chemical regulations

Environmental & Health Impact

Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Ecotoxicity: Low to moderate aquatic toxicity; avoid discharge to water bodies without treatment
Bioaccumulation: Not significant
Waste Disposal: Dispose of according to local environmental regulations; avoid large-scale release into waterways

SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Safety Handling Precautions

PPE Required

Gloves recommended to prevent skin irritation
Dust mask if handling large quantities or dusty environments
Safety goggles if risk of dust contact to eyes exists

Handling Guidelines

Minimize dust generation and exposure
Use in well-ventilated areas
Avoid contact with incompatible chemicals, especially anionic surfactants

Storage Measures

Store in sealed, moisture-resistant containers
Avoid exposure to humidity to prevent caking or degradation

First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Move to fresh air if dust inhaled; seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water; discontinue use if rash develops
Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with water for 15 minutes; seek medical attention if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; seek medical advice if large quantities ingested

Firefighting Measures

Fire Hazards: Combustible solid; may burn with smoke
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, or dry chemical extinguisher
Special Precautions: Use self-contained breathing apparatus in enclosed spaces with smoke
Hazardous Combustion Products: May produce carbon monoxide and other toxic fumes when burned