Description
Fabric softener concentrate– Esterquat are biodegradable cationic surfactants primarily used as softening and antistatic agents in fabric.
GENOME SPECIALITES FZC suppliers of Fabric softener concentrate/ Fabric softener in UAE.
The name esterquat comes from:
- Ester → the molecule contains one or more ester functional groups.
- Quat → it contains a quaternary ammonium group, which gives the molecule a permanent positive charge.
Fabric Softener concentrate (Esterquat) is a class of cationic surfactants widely used as the active softening agents in modern fabric softeners.
Properties of Fabric Softner concentrate /Esterquat
| Property | Typical Characteristics |
| Appearance | White to off-white, cream, waxy solid, paste, or liquid, depending on grade and concentration |
| Physical Form | Solid, paste, dispersion, or aqueous formulation |
| Color | White to pale yellow/cream; varies with raw materials and manufacturing process |
| Odor | Mild characteristic odor; may vary according to fatty raw materials |
| Ionic Nature | Cationic |
| Charge | Permanently positively charged quaternary ammonium group |
| Water Solubility | Generally dispersible or emulsifiable in water; depends on molecular structure and concentration |
| Dispersibility | Forms stable aqueous dispersions when appropriately formulated |
| Density | Grade- and concentration-dependent |
| Viscosity | Depends on concentration, temperature, water content, and formulation |
| Melting / Solidification Range | Primarily influenced by fatty-chain composition and degree of saturation |
| Hygroscopicity | Generally limited; depends on product composition |
| Thermal Behavior | Influenced by fatty-chain structure and esterquat composition |
| Surface Activity | High affinity for interfaces and textile surfaces |
| Textile Substantivity | High, due to cationic charge and attraction to negatively charged textile fibers |
Key Features of Fabric Softner concentrate /Esterquate
Excellent Softness:
Provides a soft, smooth, and comfortable fabric handle.
Antistatic Performance:
Helps reduce static charge on treated textile surfaces.
Good Re-wettability:
Supports the fabric’s ability to absorb and interact with water after finishing.
Versatile Application:
Suitable for a broad range of textile treatment and finishing processes.
Consistent Finishing:
Delivers consistent fabric softness with proper use
Esterquat-Based Technology:
Utilizes a modern softening chemistry for effective textile finishing.
Easy Handling:
Supplied as a beige paste suitable for incorporation into textile finishing formulations.
Types of EsterQuat
Household Fabric Softener Based on Esterquat
water-based fabric softener which is added during the rinse cycle
The esterquat deposits onto the fabric and provides softness, smoothness and antistatic properties.
GENOME SPECIALITIES FZC is the largest supplier and stockiest of household fabric softener in UAE.
Laundry Fabric Softener
In contemporary home products, esterquats rank as some of the most commonly utilized active softening agent
Our product offering is intended for manufacturers and formulators involved in:
- Home-care chemicals
- Laundry products
- Fabric conditioners
- Textile chemicals
- Industrial cleaning formulations
- Institutional laundry products
For product selection, customers should specify the desired active concentration, formulation type, application, packaging requirement and required technical specifications
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