Garment finishing auxiliaries

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 From the MOLECULAR FACTORY, a refined selection of highly Product safety is at the core of RUDOLF GROUP practices.
responsible chemical auxiliaries for garment finishing. All stakeholders are provided with peace of mind referring to
compliance with the MRSL’s of renowned brands and retailers
In addition to delivering current aesthetics, this product range subject to individual compliance checks. A wide range of established
brings sophisticated functionalities that take denim to the next certifications ensure ecological and physiological performance as
level in terms of environmental consciousness, performance and well as chemical safety.
quality.
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Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
Product Chemical Basis Ionic cha- Function rele- Short description Benefits, key characteristics Suitable for Suitable to be Suitbale to Suitable in Actual bluesign® OEKO-TEX ZDHC compliant Actual ZDHC
racter vant to denim padding sprayed by be applied by classical application APPROVED standard 100 (Contained in RUDOLF Chemical
spray gun spray / fog / garment drum at Scivera compliance ZDHC positive list) RI Gateway
nebulisation washing ma- for Screened class I-IV 15/2014 Edition 4.0 level
system chines Chemistry

RUCOLASE® Preparation of Non-ionic Desizing Versatile, highly efficient, • Special product for the enzymatic desizing of denim Yes Not intended Not intended Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
JEA amylase and liquid enzyme for desizing • Optimum efficiency at pH 7 - 8
non-ionic surf- at a wide range of operating • For operating ranges between pH 6 and 9
actants temperatures • Standardised, very high enzyme activity
• Also suitable for cold pad-batch desizing at ambient
• temperature

RUCOLASE® Enzyme prepa- Uncharged One-step All-in-one, concentrated, • Powder compound for All-in-one desizing and Not intended Not intended Not intended Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
CADS ration of acid desizing and powder enzyme for desizing • stonewashing effects
cellulase and stone-washing and stonewashing at low • On selected denim fabrics it allows to achieve
amylase effects temperature, thus high en- • stonewashing effect without using pumice stones
ergy, water and time saving
potential
RUCOLASE® Enzyme prepa- Uncharged Simultaneous All-in-one, liquid enzyme for • Liquid enzymatic compound for All-in-one desizing and Not intended Not intended Possible Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
CACL ration of neutral desizing and desizing and stonewashing • stone-washing effects (Denisafe),
cellulase and stonewashing at low temperature, thus • High energy and water saving potential through all-in- but not
amylase effects at low high energy, water and time • one recommended
temperatures saving potential • Process and low-temperature application
• Achieves excellent naturally structured stonewash
• effects

RUCOLASE® Enzyme prepa- Uncharged Low tempe- Concentrated, powder • Concentrated enzymatic compound for stone-wash at Not intended Not intended Not intended Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
CALS ration of acid rature stone enzyme for stonewashing at • low temperatures starting from 40°C
cellulase washing effects low temperature • Contains a buffering system that allows to avoid any pH
• adjustment during the process

RUCOLASE® Enzyme prepa- Uncharged Stonewashing Concentrated, high per- • Liquid enzymatic compound for stonewashing effects Not intended Not intended Yes (Denisafe) Yes ( ) Yes Yes
CHPL ration of neutral effects at low forming, liquid enzyme • Stonewashing at low temperatures
cellulase temperatures for stonewashing at low • Achieves excellent naturally structured stonewash
temperature • effects

RUCORIT Enzyme pre- Uncharged Enzymatic Bio-bleaching agent • At low dosages it can be successfully used to clean up Not intended Not intended Not intended Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
BBL paration for compound for already active at ambient • indigo denim from back-staining
bio-bleaching bio-bleaching temperature, also suitable • It gives indigo fabrics a characteristic grey cast
of indigo-dyed already active for bio-cleaning of denim
denim at room from backstaining at lower
temperature dosage

RUCORIT Blend of alkali Uncharged Powder product Universal cleaning and • It allows to perform at low temperature, starting from Not intended Not intended Not intended Yes Screened ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
CBL and bleaching for low tempe- bleaching agent after vari- • 40°C Chemistry
agents rature cleaning ous kinds of pre-treatment • Highlights white areas creating a better blue/white certified
and bleaching steps like desizing, biopoli- • contrast
of denim shing, bleaching and so on
garments

RUCORIT Inorganic salt Uncharged Bleaching Basis compound for HypNo • Basis component for HypNO bleaching compound as PP Not intended Yes Yes Yes Screened ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-HYP bleaching as ecologically • spray substitute and hypochlorite alternative Chemistry
far superiour alternative • No unpleasant, acid smell certified
both to potassium per- • Ecologically superiour alternative both to potassium
manganate and sodium • permanganate and sodium hypochlorite together with
hypochlorite • additive components

RUCORIT Organic and Uncharged Bleaching Additive component to • Additive component to HypNO basic component as Not intended Not intended Not intended Yes Screened ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-NOCL inorganic com- HypNo basis component as • hypochlorite alternative Chemistry
pounds halogene-free alternative to • Halogene-free certified
hypochlorite bleaching • No unpleasant, acid smell

RUCORIT Organic and Uncharged Bleaching Additive component to • Additive component to HypNO basic component as PP Not intended Yes Yes Yes Screened ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-NOPP inorganic com- HypNo basis component as • spray substitute Chemistry
pounds heavy metal-free alternative • Free of heavy metals certified
to PP spray local bleaching • No unpleasant, acid smell

Approved
( ) Being finalized

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...Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
Product Chemical Basis Ionic cha- Function rele- Short description Benefits, key characteristics Suitable for Suitable to be Suitbale to Suitable in Actual bluesign® OEKO-TEX ZDHC compliant Actual ZDHC
racter vant to denim padding sprayed by be applied by classical application APPROVED standard 100 (Contained in RUDOLF Chemical
spray gun spray / fog / garment drum at Scivera compliance ZDHC positive list) RI Gateway
nebulisation washing ma- for Screened class I-IV 15/2014 Edition 4.0 level
system chines Chemistry

RUCOLASE® Acid cellulase Uncharged Bio-polishing Superstrong biocatalyst • Biocatalyst for the removal of pills and for the permanent No Not intended Not intended Yes Yes Yes Level 3
ZSS for bio-polishing based on acid cellulase • antipill finishing of cellulosic fibres
for bio-polishing in order • Biocatalyst for the defibrillation of primary-fibrillated
to achieve highly durable • lyocell articles
antipill finish of cellulosics • Biocatalyst for the surface modification and softening
• of wovens or knitgoods made from cellulosic fibres by
• means of biofinishing
• For the gentle production of wash-out effects
• Successful only at optimum temperature, pH and time
• control
• Only effective in combination with surface mechanics
• Removes pills, fibrils and loose fibres through biocatalytic
• degradation of the cellulose
• Solution to quality defects, such as fluffiness and pilling
• Genuine finishing process for first-class surface look and
• handle improvement
• Wash-resistant effects
• Enzyme stop by the addition of alkalis or oxidising agents
• or by temperature increase

RUCOLASE® Neutral cellula- Uncharged Bio-polishing Biocatalyst based on neutral • Biocatalyst for the removal of pills and for the permanent No Not intended Not intended Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
ZLN se for bio-poli- cellulase for bio-polishing • antipill finishing of cellulosic fibres
shing in order to achieve highly • Biocatalyst for the defibrillation of primary-fibrillated
durable antipill finish of • lyocell articles
cellulosics • Biocatalyst for the surface modification and softening
• of wovens or knitgoods made from cellulosic fibres by
• means of biofinishing
• Removes pills, fibrils and loose fibres through biocatalytic
• degradation of the cellulose
• For the gentle production of wash-out effects
• Successful only at optimum temperature, pH and time
• control
• Optimum efficiency at 55 - 60 °C and pH 5.5 - 7
• Solution to quality defects, such as fluffiness and pilling
• Genuine finishing process for first-class surface look and
• handle improvement
• Wash-resistant effects
• Enzyme stop by the addition of alkalis, oxidising agents
• or by temperature increase
• Applicable in one-bath two-step processes for anti-pill
• treatment and subsequent dyeing
• Sensitive to residual alkali from bleaching, oxidising
• agents, heavy metal salts or other enzyme poisons

RUCOGEN® Preparation of Non-ionic Washing with Excellent washing, disper- • Speciality product for reducing backstaining of indigo- No Not intended Not intended Yes Screened ( ) Yes Yes Level 1
X-DAB fatty alcohol anti-backstai- sing and soil suspending • dyed denim Chemistry
ethoxylates and ning agent with high level anti- • Applicable for all fibre types in all treatment steps of certified
polymers backstaining properties • jeans washing
• Excellent dispersing and soil suspending properties
• especially for indigo bleeding
• Excellent washing power
• Suitable for drum washing machines with high liquor
• turbulence
• No unpleasant odour
• Not an enzyme poison

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Specialities
Product Chemical Basis Ionic cha- Function rele- Short description Benefits, key characteristics Suitable for Suitable to be Suitbale to Suitable in Actual bluesign® OEKO-TEX ZDHC compliant Actual ZDHC
racter vant to denim padding sprayed by be applied by classical application APPROVED standard 100 (Contained in RUDOLF Chemical
spray gun spray / fog / garment drum at Scivera compliance ZDHC positive list) RI Gateway
nebulisation washing ma- for Screened class I-IV 15/2014 Edition 4.0 level
system chines Chemistry

RUCO®- Inorganic and Uncharged Laserpriming/ Unique laser primer for • Excellent laser priming effect with high energy saving Yes, Yes Yes Yes  Yes Yes Level 0
SPECIAL LPR organic com- boosting garments and fabrics with • potential with specific
pounds high laser-boosting and • Minimised fibre damage precaution
energy saving potential
without remarkable fibre
damage

RUCO®- Organic com- Uncharged Catalysing of Laser primer catalyst with • Clear catalysis function for the laser prime effect with Yes, Yes Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 0
SPECIAL LPC pound laser-priming/- top enhancement of laser • RUCO®-SPECIAL LPR with specific
boosting primer precaution

RUCO®- Preparation of Uncharged Fibre protection Speciality product for pH • Reduces the fibre damage during laser priming effects Yes Not intended Not intended Not intended ( ) Yes Yes Level 0
SPECIAL DPR organic acids at laser boosting buffering and simultane- • when used in recipes for foam coating of the laser
and salts ously strongly efficient fibre • priming system consisting of RUCO®-SPECIAL LPR and
protection function • RUCO®-SPECIAL LPC

RUCO®-COAT Preparation of Amphoteric Foaming agent Strong and stable high • No impairment of water and oil-repellent effects Not intended Not intended Not intended Not intended ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
FO 4010 surfactants for foam coa- quality foaming agent for • Compatible with many textile auxiliaries
tings minimum application of • For foam coating/application of the laser priming system
laserprimer system by foam • consisting of RUCO®-SPECIAL LPR and RUCO®- SPECIAL
coating • LPC

HYDROCOL® Polymer Cationic Indigo fixing / Powerful indigo fixing agent • Fixing agent for indigo dyeings Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Level 3
X-KNI (Preparation of fastness impro- without necessity to cure • Can be used in garment finishing to obtain pale-dark
polyamide) ving / pale-dark and agent for achieving • effects
effects highly detectable pale-dark • Very good effects are obtained by spraying 200 - 500
effects on denim garments • g/l HYDROCOL® X-KNI (spray 30 - 50 %, dry) on
• untreated denim fabric

HYDROCOL® Polyurethane Cationic Fastness impro- Special fastness improving • Product to improve the wet rub-fastness especially for Yes Not intended Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-WRF NEW ving agent for distinct enhance- • reactive dyeings and prints
ment espcially of the wet • Improves the wet and dry rub fastness of dyeings and
rubbing/crocking fastness • prints
• Provides a soft handle

RUCOFIN® Polysiloxane Cationic Colour inten- Efficient colour intensifica- • Intensifies colour depth of the whole garment when Yes Not intended Not intended Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
DARK compound sification / tion product without influ- • applied by bath
Blocking agent encing the handle effect • Locally applied on garments by brush before bleaching it
at bleaching distinctly into the direction • allows reserving effects
of a soft touch • Does not influence the garments handle in the direction
• of a distinctly soft touch

RUCOLAN® Alkylaryl sulpho- Anionic Protection Safe and effective protec- • Speciality product for protecting indigo-dyed denim Yes Not intended Not intended Yes  Yes Yes Level 3
IVS nate against yellow- tion agent for avoidance of • against yellowing and for preventing storage yellowing
ing gas-fading induced indigo • on polyamide
destruction and storage • Improvement of the ozone and gas fading fastness
yellowing • properties of indigo-dyed denim
• Specified pH value for application for denim 4 - 5
• Specified pH value for polyamide 3 - 4

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...Specialities
Product Chemical Basis Ionic cha- Function rele- Short description Benefits, key characteristics Suitable for Suitable to be Suitbale to Suitable in Actual bluesign® OEKO-TEX ZDHC compliant Actual ZDHC
racter vant to denim padding sprayed by be applied by classical application APPROVED standard 100 (Contained in RUDOLF Chemical
spray gun spray / fog / garment drum at Scivera compliance ZDHC positive list) RI Gateway
nebulisation washing ma- for Screened class I-IV 15/2014 Edition 4.0 level
system chines Chemistry

RUCO®-PLAST Polyvinyl alcohol Non-ionic Binding/Addi- Useful additive for 3D pleat • Handle modifier and filling agent, especially as additive Yes Yes Yes Not intended ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
BO tive for pleat formation together with re- • to resin finishing liquors
fixation sins and speciality product • Preferably used as filling agent for resin finishing
for enhancing the scrapea- • Improves the fastness to dry rubbing of dyeings
bility of denim • Suitable for temporary anti-curling finishes
• Compatible with most handle modifiers and softening
• agents
• Forms a very hard, non-elastic, transparent film
• Not wash-resistant
• Improves distinctly the scrapeability

VEROLAN® Preparation of Anionic Corrosion pro- Effective corrosion inhibitor • Organic complexing agent for the sequestration of Not intended Not intended Not intended Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 1
NAD alkyl phospho- tection for metal parts with high • hardness salts and process-disturbing metal ions
nate, organic dispersing capacity • Very high calcium and magnesium binding capacity
and inorganic • Very high iron binding capacity
salts • Good dispersing capacity
• Easily rinsed out
• Low-foaming
• Prevents the corrosion of the metal parts of garments
• Stock liquors should not be prepared in nor be added
• through copper, brass or galvanized receptacles or pipes

RUCOLIN® Polyacryl amide Anionic Running crease Very good running crease • Running crease inhibitor for bleaching and dyeing CO, Not intended Not intended Not intended Yes  Yes Yes Level 3
JET inhibition inhibitor for all processes • CV, and PES as well as their blends
and speciality product for • Suitable for application on winch becks, jets and overflow
making liquors suitable • dyeing machines both at the boil and in the HT range
for padding and lick roll • Reduces fibre/fibre and fibre/metal friction
processes by formation of a • Ensures optimum plaiting
stable uniform film • Prevents the formation of abrasion marks on knitgoods

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Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
Product Chemical Basis Ionic cha- Function rele- Short description Benefits, key characteristics Suitable for Suitable to be Suitbale to Suitable in Actual bluesign® OEKO-TEX ZDHC compliant Actual ZDHC
racter vant to denim padding sprayed by be applied by classical application APPROVED standard 100 (Contained in RUDOLF Chemical
spray gun spray / fog / garment drum at Scivera compliance ZDHC positive list) RI Gateway
nebulisation washing ma- for Screened class I-IV 15/2014 Edition 4.0 level
system chines Chemistry

PERRUSTOL® Fatty acid Cationic Fatty acid con- Fatty acid condensation • Special soft handle agent for the treatment of indigo- Yes Not intended Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 0
X-IPS NEW condensation densation pro- product softening agent • dyed denim and jeans articles made from CO and CO/
product duct softening with special function of pro- • lycra blends
tecting indigo, low-foaming • For the universal soft handle finishing of wovens or knits
and stable to yellowing up • as well as garments of all fibre types
to 170°C

PERRUSTOL® Fatty acid Weakly Fatty acid con- Biomaterial based softening • Hydrophilic, self-emulsifying, liquid softener concentrate Yes Not intended Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 0
X-MMX CONC condensation cationic densation pro- agent concentrate with self- • for cellulosic fibres or their blends with synthetic fibres
product duct softening emulsifying property, highly • Resistant to yellowing at drying temperatures up to 170
hydrophilic and hydrophi- • °C, preliminary trials are recommended
lising, stable to yellowing
providing a soft, natural
touch

PERRUSTOL® Fatty acid Non-ionic Fatty acid con- Fatty acid condensation • Excellent soft handle on cellulose-containing substrates Yes Not intended Yes Yes  Yes Yes Level 0
X-VNO NEW condensation densation pro- product softening agent • Applicable in resin finishing liquors; preliminary trials are
product duct softening with hydrophobic character • recommended
and perfect combinability • Compatible with many optical brighteners; preliminary
with repellency perfor- • trials are recommended
mance finishes ensuring a • Highly resistant to yellowing, even at high drying
smooth touch • temperatures

RUCOFIN® Preparation Cationic Silicone softe- Compound softening agent • Softening and lubricating agent Yes Not intended Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-HSX of a fatty acid ning of FAC, polyethylene and • Does not impair the fabrics hydrophilic properties, even
condensation silicone with maintaining a • after extreme drying processes
products, silico- very high absorbency level • Confers a smooth, very soft fluffy handle and, with higher
ne and polye- and protection against me- • application quantities, a superfattening effect
thylene chanical damage, soft, fluffy • Improves the sewability and prevents loop and sewing
and smooth touch • damage
• Low-foaming, suitable for jet application
• Resistant to yellowing at drying temperatures of 170° C
• Applicable in resin finishing liquors, preliminary trials are
• recommended

RUCOFIN® Preparation Non-ionic Silicone softe- Compound softening agent • Confers soft, surface-smooth handle Yes Not intended Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-WSE NEW of fatty acid ning of FAC, polyethylene and • Confers inner softness
condensati- silicone for soft, surface • Improves the abrasion resistance
on product, smooth handle effect with • Improves the sewability
polyethylene good combinability with • In resin finishing liquors applicable, preliminary trials are
and polysiloxane optical brightening agents • recommended
compound • Resistant to yellowing up to drying temperatures of
•<170° C
• Compatible with many optical brighteners; preliminary
• trials are recommended

RUCOFIN® Amidofunctional Non-ionic Silicone softe- Silicone softening agent • Highly process-secure, hydrophilic, jet-stable silicone Yes Not intended Yes Yes Screened ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-GWA NEW polysiloxane ning (microemulsion) with • softener for textiles of all fibre types, especially for Chemistry
compound, highest process safety, • synthetics or blends with cellulosic fibres certified
microemulsion over-dyeability and highest • Confers natural handle effects with inner softness
hydrophilic behaviour giving • Hydrophilic character
a very natural, dry and soft • High resistance to yellowing
touch • High shear stability and process safety (jet-stable)
• Applicable in a wide pH range (pH 1 - 9)
• Compatible with many optical brighteners
• Compatible with electrolytes, suitable for resin finishing

RUCOFIN® Polysiloxane Non-ionic, Silicone softe- Silicone softening agent • Wash-permanent, highly concentrated silicone softener, Yes Not intended Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-GWE compound, ma- weakly catio- ning (macro emulsion) with • confers an excellent soft handle, surface smoothness
croemulsion nic perfect colour intensifica- • and intensifies colours
tion and colour maintaining • Confers a very soft, velvety handle
properties, hydrophobic and • Confers surface smoothness and lustre
highly durable to washing • Hydrophobic, wash-permanent finishing effects
• Imparts colour-intensifying properties (jet black effect)

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...Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
Product Chemical Basis Ionic cha- Function rele- Short description Benefits, key characteristics Suitable for Suitable to be Suitbale to Suitable in Actual bluesign® OEKO-TEX ZDHC compliant Actual ZDHC
racter vant to denim padding sprayed by be applied by classical application APPROVED standard 100 (Contained in RUDOLF Chemical
spray gun spray / fog / garment drum at Scivera compliance ZDHC positive list) RI Gateway
nebulisation washing ma- for Screened class I-IV 15/2014 Edition 4.0 level
system chines Chemistry

RUCOFIN® Polysiloxane Non-ionic, Silicone softe- Silicone softening agent • Highly durable silicone softener with super soft handle Yes Not intended Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-GWM compound, weakly catio- ning (microemulsion) providing • effects similar to elastomers
microemulsion nic elastomeric, smooth handle • Especially suitable for stretch articles
effects due to its cross- • Increases elasticity, elastic recovery and dimensional
linking character, highly • stability
hydrophobic and extremely • Low tendency to yellowing, even at higher drying
durable to washing • temperatures

RUCOFIN® Polysiloxane Non-ionic, Silicone softe- Silicone softening agent • Universal, durable, concentrated silicone softening agent Yes Not intended Yes No ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-GWS compound, weakly catio- ning (microemulsion) for • Confers excellent handle effects and resilience to all fibre
microemulsion nic megasoft handle effects, • types.
hydrophobic and durable to • Distinctly increases resilience, dimensional stability and
washing • elastic recovery
• Improves the crease recovery and self-smoothing
• properties
• Intensifies the colour impression
• Low tendency to yellowing
• Excellent durability to washing
• Electrolyte-resistant, compatible with resin
• finishing agents

RUCOFIN® Polysiloxane Non-ionic Silicone softe- Silicone softening agent • Confers a special full, soft hand feel and surface Yes Yes Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 0
X-HST compound, ning (microemulsion) confering • smoothness
microemulsion a unique soft and surface • Hydrophilic character
smooth hand feel, hydrophi- • High resistance to yellowing
lic and resistant to yellowing • Excellent stability to processes and shear forces
• Extremely high pH stability (pH 1 €“ 12)
• Compatible with common optical brighteners
• Good electrolyte compatibility, suitable for resin
• finishing liquors

RUCOFIN® Quaternary Cationic Silicone softe- Silicone softening agent • Hydrophilic silicone softening and smoothing agent Yes Not intended Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-SIQ NEW polysiloxane ning (microemulsion), very high • for textiles of all fibre types
compound, process safety, pH stability, • Confers a very soft, voluminous and smooth handle
microemulsion providing a natural handle • Excellent maintenance of the absorptive properties of
with high inner softness • hydrophilic textiles
• High resistance to yellowing
• Improves anticrease properties, tear strength and abrasi
• on resistance in resin finishing
• Applicable in wide pH range (pH 1 - 12)
• High running and shear stability
• Compatible with many common optical brighteners
• Good electrolyte compatibility, suitable for resin
• finishing liquors

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...Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
Product Chemical Basis Ionic cha- Function rele- Short description Benefits, key characteristics Suitable for Suitable to be Suitbale to Suitable in Actual bluesign® OEKO-TEX ZDHC compliant Actual ZDHC
racter vant to denim padding sprayed by be applied by classical application APPROVED standard 100 (Contained in RUDOLF Chemical
spray gun spray / fog / garment drum at Scivera compliance ZDHC positive list) RI Gateway
nebulisation washing ma- for Screened class I-IV 15/2014 Edition 4.0 level
system chines Chemistry

RUCO®-PUR Polyurethane Slightly Handle creation Handle creation agent, • Hydrophilising agent and special softener for garments Yes Yes Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 0
X-SLY cationic hydrophilizing agent and • and fabrics of all fibre types
special softening agent, • Creates a PU-specific soft handle with a high inner
supporting the natural ab- • softness
sorbency of cellulosic and • Hydrophilic properties, resistant to mild washing, are
man made fibre materials • imparted to articles made of synthetics
whilst creating a PU-specific • Confers good antistatic properties to synthetic substrates
soft handle with a high inner • For dyed or white goods
softness • Does not require curing (no oven treatment)
• Easily overdyed (easy-repair function)
• Increases the elasticity and elastic recovery of the fabric
• Versatile combinations with other finishing products
• possible; pretrials for testing the liquor compatibility are
• recommended
• Wash-permanent soft handle effects can be created
• on the substrate in connection with reactant crosslinking
• agents and respective catalysts

FERAN® Silicic acid Cationic Handle creation Handle creation agent, anti- • Anti-slip agent for finishes imparting a soft handle Yes Not intended Not intended Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-SSG 200 / Anti-slip finish slip finish product for special • Excellent anti-slip effect
handfeels like e.g. peach- • Application in resin finishing liquors possible
skin and other velvety • Slight delustring of fabric appearance
touches in combination with
silicone softening agents

RUCO®-PLAST Polyvinylacetate Non-ionic Handle creation Handle creation agent and • Wash-resistant handle-modifying, filling and stiffening Yes Yes Yes No ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
HLS / Stiffening filling/stiffening product for • agent for all fibre types
effects special handfeels like e.g. • Suitable for wash-resistant anti-curling finishes
paper-touch and other rigid • Protects textiles from wearing out
finishes, based on polyvinyl- • Applicable in resin finishing liquors
acetate • Resistant to washing
• Forms a very hard, in-elastic, turbid and tack-free film
• Formaldehyde-free
• Good resistance to yellowing

RUCO®-PLAST Polyacrylate Non-ionic Binding / Spe- Binder and special effect • Soft, laserable polymer for special handle effects Yes Yes Yes No ( ) Yes, but only Yes Level 0
X-PCA cial effects creator based on a soft, la- • Significantly increases anti-pill and velcro-resistant class II-IV1)
serable polymer for special • effects
effects in terms of touch • Heat-reactive hence self-crosslinking
and laser effects, non-ionic, • Obtains resistant-to-washing and dry-cleaning effects
based on polyacrylate • Forms a soft, flexible, transparent and slightly tacky film
polymer

RUCO®-PLAST Aqueous disper- Non ionic, Binding / Spe- Binder and special effect • Significantly increases the antipill and Velcro-resistant Yes Yes Yes No ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
PNF sion based on slightly cial effects creator based on a soft, la- • effects
acrylate-copo- anionic serable polymer for special • Improves the rubfastness
lymer effects in terms of touch • Confers soft handle and high resilience
and laser effects, non-ionic, • Resistant to washing, limited resistance to dry cleaning
slightly anionic based on • Forms a soft, elastic, transparent and tack-free film
polyacrylate-copolymer • Formaldehyde-free

RUCO®-COAT Preparation of Non ionic, Coating effects - Coating effect component • Aqueous acrylic ester dispersion for paste or foam No Yes Yes Not intended Yes Yes Level 3
AC 3110 polyacrylates slightly Acrylate based on polyacrylate • coatings, self-crosslinking
anionic polymer • For a soft, resilient/elastic film
• Suitable for base or multicoats
• Coatings are wash-resistant

RUCO®-COAT Aqueous, ali- Anionic Coating effects - Coating effect component • For paste coatings with high resistance to hydrolysis and No Yes Not intended Not intended ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
PU 1110 phatic polyether Polyurethane based on polyurethane • soft handle
polyurethane polymer • Good hydrostatic head in a single pass
dispersion • Very soft, sticky, transparent, highly elastic film
• Suitable for the base coat with multilayer coatings
• Highly stable to hydrolysis

RUCO®-COAT Pre-neutralised Anionic Thickener for Easy-to-handle thickener • Synthetic thickener for aqueous polymeric dispersions No Yes Not intended Not intended Yes Yes Level 3
TH 5020 polyacrylate coating pastes for coating pastes • Excellent for post-thickening pastes
• Even small quantities lead to a considerable increase in
• the viscosity
• Swells rapidly in water, has a strongly thickening effect Without Appendix 6 and the accompanying Appendix 7:
1)

Suitable for Product Classes II - IV. For Product Class I suitability must be checked under the individual application con-
ditions on the finished textile. Including Appendix 6 and accompanying Appendix 7:
Suitability for Product classes I - IV must be checked under the individual application conditions on the finished textile
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3D pleats, easy care
Product Chemical Basis Ionic cha- Function rele- Short description Benefits, key characteristics Suitable for Suitable to be Suitbale to Suitable in Actual bluesign® OEKO-TEX ZDHC compliant Actual ZDHC
racter vant to denim padding sprayed by be applied by classical application APPROVED standard 100 (Contained in RUDOLF Chemical
spray gun spray / fog / garment drum at Scivera compliance ZDHC positive list) RI Gateway
nebulisation washing ma- for Screened class I-IV 15/2014 Edition 4.0 level
system chines Chemistry

RUCON® Modified Uncharged Permanent pleat Resin for 3D pleat formation, • Crosslinking agent for the low-formaldehyde resin Yes Yes Yes Yes ( ) Yes, but only Yes Level 0
X-FAC N-methylol fixation / Easy low-formaldehyde • finishing of wovens and knitwear made from cellulosic class II-IV1)
dihydroxyethy- care finish / • fibres and their blends with synthetic fibres
lene urea with Creation of 3D • Applicable to made-up garments
incorporated effects • Does not require an additional catalyst system
catalyst system • Results in very low formaldehyde values if cured
• adequately
• Good easy-care properties and high dimensional stability
• of the finished goods
• Produces wash-and-wear effects that are stable at the
• boil
• No or only slight changes of shade
• Produces chlorine-resistant finishes
• Causes lower losses of tear fastness than conventional
• reactant crosslinking agents
• Highly compatible with most auxiliaries used in resin
• finishing, such as additives, softening and filling agents,
• water, oil and soil repellent agents and brighteners
• Perfectly suitable for creating 3D effects
• Strong blocking agent for indigo when oxidants are
• applied subsequently to 3D tagging
• In the case of oxidant application after 3D tagging:
• Preferably for dark shades (avoid on lighter shades due
• to too strong contrasts at the 3D pleat area bleaching)
• For 3D effect creation on lighter shades: RUCON® FNF is
• to be preferred

RUCON® Modified dihy- Uncharged Permanent pleat Resin for 3D pleat formation, • Crosslinking agent for a formaldehyde-free resin finishing Yes Yes Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
FNF droxyethylene fixation / Easy formaldehyde-free • of textiles made of cellulosic fibres or their blends with
urea, formalde- care finish / • synthetic fibres.
hyde-free Creation of 3D • High liquor stability even with strong catalysts
effects • Results in formaldehyde-free finishing effects if catalysed
• and cured correctly
• Complies with the requirements of zero formaldehyde
• according to Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, class I
• Perfectly suitable for creating 3D effects
• Blocking agent for indigo when oxidants are applied
• subsequently after 3D tagging (particularly suitable for
• light to medium washes)
• Avoidance of undesired strong contrasts in the 3D pleat
• area when bleaching after 3D tagging
• RUCON® X-FAC would give too strong contrasts in the
• 3 D pleat area

Without Appendix 6 and the accompanying Appendix 7:

1)

Suitable for Product Classes II - IV. For Product Class I suitability must be checked under the individual application con-
ditions on the finished textile. Including Appendix 6 and accompanying Appendix 7:
Suitability for Product classes I - IV must be checked under the individual application conditions on the finished textile
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Effect functionalities
Product Chemical Basis Ionic cha- Function rele- Short description Benefits, key characteristics Suitable for Suitable to be Suitbale to Suitable in Actual bluesign® OEKO-TEX ZDHC compliant Actual ZDHC
racter vant to denim padding sprayed by be applied by classical application APPROVED standard 100 (Contained in RUDOLF Chemical
spray gun spray / fog / garment drum at Scivera compliance ZDHC positive list) RI Gateway
nebulisation washing ma- for Screened class I-IV 15/2014 Edition 4.0 level
system chines Chemistry

RUCO®-DRY Hyperbranched Cationic Repellency / Very effective fluorine-free • Very effective water-repellent agent for finishing fabrics Yes Yes Yes Yes ( ) Yes Yes Level 0
X-ECO PLUS and linear poly- Stain protection water-repellent agent for • of all fibre types
mers finishing fabrics of all fibre • High resistance to washing in combination with boosters
types with high resistance • Good level of biobased carbon content
to washing in combination
with boosters and good
level of biobased carbon
content

RUCO®-DRY Hyperbranched Cationic Repellency / Highly effective fluorine-free • Highly effective water-repellent agent for finishing fabrics Yes Yes Yes Yes Screened ( ) Yes Yes Level 1
X-ECO ADV and linear poly- Stain protection water-repellent agent for • of all fibre types Chemistry
mers finishing fabrics of all fibre • Imparts very good water repellent properties certified
types with high resistance • High resistance to washing in combination with boosters
to washing in combination • Excellent level of biobased carbon content
with boosters and excellent
level of biobased carbon
content

RUCO®-LINK Blocked polyiso- Cationic Booster for Non-yellowing booster, low • Crosslinking component for RUCO®-DRY X-ECO PLUS Yes Yes Yes Yes Screened ( ) Yes Yes Level 3
X-RCX cyanate combination curing (150°C) crosslinking • and RUCO®-DRY X-ECO ADV for hydrophobic and Chemistry
predominantly component preferably for • soil-repellent fluorocarbon-free finishes certified
with fluorine- fluorine-free repellents like • Low curing temperature (approx. 150 °C) necessary
free repellency e.g. RUCO®-DRY X-ECO • Free of flammable solvents
agents PLUS and RUCO®-DRY X- • No yellowing
ECO ADV

RUCO®-LUB Polyethylene Non-ionic Mechanical / Improving agent for mecha- • Additive for resin finishing for reducing the loss in tensile Yes Yes Yes Yes  Yes Yes Level 3
KMN 400 technological nical properties like tensile • strength and abrasion resistance as well as for improving
Improvement strength and abrasion resi- • the crease recovery
stance and smooth handle • Softener for improving the sewability
additive • Reduces losses in tensile strength and abrasion
• resistance
• Increases the dry and wet crease recovery
• Improves the sewability and avoids loop damage
• No yellowing even at extremely high temperatures
• Confers a soft, supple handle

RUCO®-BAC Preparation of Anionic Hygiene and Hygienic and freshness • Non-migrating bacteriocidal and slightly fungicidal Yes Not intended Yes Yes  Yes Yes Level 3
AGP inorganic salts freshness finish agent with non- • properties for textile protection
and surfactants migrating bacteriocidal and • Highly resistant to washing and dry cleaning
slightly fungicidal effects, • Has no effect on existing or imparted hydrophilic
highly effective and resistant • properties
to washing and dry cleaning • Resistant to yellowing
even at very low quantitites • Resistant to higher drying temperatures
and without binder
RUCO®- Inorganic Cationic Special effects Durable, effectful UV • Durable UV protective finish of textiles for protecting the Yes Not intended Yes Yes  Yes Yes Level 3
SHIELD RAY pigments in a protective finish of textiles • skin from harmful UV rays
polysiloxane for protecting the skin from • Especially suitable for cellulosic fibres
matrix harmful UV rays without • Mineral titanium dioxide absorbs and reflects incident
impairing the textile handle • UV rays and, thus, significantly reduces the portion of
• transmitted rays
• Depending on the fabric construction, the requirements
• of common standards (e.g. AS/NZS 4399, EN 13758,
• AATCC 183) can be fulfilled
• The best results are obtained on unfinished cotton
• Does not impair the textile handle

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...Effect functionalities
Product Chemical Basis Ionic cha- Function rele- Short description Benefits, key characteristics Suitable for Suitable to be Suitbale to Suitable in Actual bluesign® OEKO-TEX ZDHC compliant Actual ZDHC
racter vant to denim padding sprayed by be applied by classical application APPROVED standard 100 (Contained in RUDOLF Chemical
spray gun spray / fog / garment drum at Scivera compliance ZDHC positive list) RI Gateway
nebulisation washing ma- for Screened class I-IV 15/2014 Edition 4.0 level
system chines Chemistry

RUCO®-PUR Reactive poly- Cationic Binding / Shape Durable shape retaining • Self-crosslinking polyurethane Yes Yes Yes Yes  Yes Yes Level 3
X-SLR ether polyure- retaining effects, resilience and ela- • Provides excellent antisagging/antibagging properties
thane sticity support with soft and • Reduces the tendency to pill and snag
flexible hand feel, durable • Improves tear strength, tensile strength and abrasion
effects when dried at 150°C, • resistance
based on polyurethane • Suitable for chintz finishes durable to washing
polymer, cationic • Increases resilience and elastic recovery
• Improves the crease recovery when used in resin
• finishing
• Improves the dry rub-fastness
• Does not affect the hydrophilic properties of the finished
• fabric
• Forms a soft, elastic, opaque and tack-free film
• Develops elegant lustre in garment finishing
• Very good anti-fraying effect for intentionally damaged
• areas in denim

RUCO®-PUR Polyesterpo- Anionic Binding / Spe- Durable shape retaining • Versatile wash-durable finishing agent for garments and Yes Yes Yes Not intended ( ) Yes Yes Level 0
X-FSA lyurethane cial effect effects, resilience and ela- • fabrics in order to provide shape-retaining antibagging/
dispersion sticity support with soft and • antisagging effects
flexible hand feel, durable • Handle creating agent for fashion garments
effects when dried at 120°C, • Suitable for all fibre types and blends
based on polyurethane
polymer, anionic

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Product Product group

Page Function Function area
matchcode name
AC 3110 RUCO-COAT 16 Coating effects -Acrylate Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
AGP RUCO-BAC 20 Hygiene and freshness Effect functionalities
BBL RUCORIT 4 Enzymatic com- pound for bio- bleaching already active Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
at room temperature
BO RUCO-PLAST 10 Binding/Additive for pleat fixation Specialities
CACL RUCOLASE 4 Simultaneous desizing and stone- washing effects Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
at low temperatures
CADS RUCOLASE 4 One-step desizing and stone-washing effects Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
CALS RUCOLASE 4 Low temperature stone washing effects Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
CBL RUCORIT 4 Low temperature cleaning and bleaching of denim garments Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
CHPL RUCOLASE 4 Stonewashing effects at low temperatures Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
DARK RUCOFIN 8 Colour intensification/Blocking agent at bleaching Specialities
DPR RUCO-SPECIAL 8 Fibre protection at laser boosting Specialities
FNF RUCON 18 Permanent pleat fixation/Easy care finish/Creation of 3D effects 3D pleats, easy care
FO 4010 RUCO-COAT 8 Foaming agent for foam coatings Specialities
HLS RUCO-PLAST 16 Handle creation/Stiffening effects Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
IVS RUCOLAN 8 Protection against yellowing Specialities
JEA RUCOLASE 4 Desizing Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
JET RUCOLIN 10 Running crease inhibition Specialities
KMN 400 RUCO-LUB 20 Mechanical/ technological Improvement Effect functionalities
LPC RUCO-SPECIAL 8 Catalysing of laser-priming/-boosting Specialities
LPR RUCO-SPECIAL 8 Laserpriming/boosting Specialities
NAD VEROLAN 10 Corrosion protection Running crease inhibition Specialities
PNF RUCO-PLAST 16 Binding/Special effects Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
PU 1110 RUCO-COAT 16 Coating effects -Polyurethane Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
RAY RUCO-SHIELD 20 Special effects Effect functionalities
TH 5020 RUCO-COAT 16 Thickener for coating pastes Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-DAB RUCOGEN 6 Washing with anti-backstaining Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
X-ECO ADV RUCO-DRY 20 Repellency/Stain protection Effect functionalities
X-ECO PLUS RUCO-DRY 20 Repellency/Stain protection Effect functionalities
X-FAC RUCON 18 Permanent pleat fixation/Easy care finish/Creation of 3D effects 3D pleats, easy care
X-FSA RUCO-PUR 22 Binding/Special effect Effect functionalities
X-GWA NEW RUCOFIN 12 Silicone softening Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-GWE RUCOFIN 12 Silicone softening Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-GWM RUCOFIN 14 Silicone softening Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-GWS RUCOFIN 14 Silicone softening Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-HST RUCOFIN 14 Silicone softening Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-HSX RUCOFIN 12 Silicone softening Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects

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Product Product group

Page Function Function area
matchcode name
X-HYP RUCORIT 4 Bleaching Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
X-IPS NEW PERRUSTOL 12 Fatty acid con densation product softening Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-KNI HYDROCOL 8 Indigo fixing/fastness improving/ pale-dark effects Specialities
X-MMX CONC PERRUSTOL 12 Fatty acid condensation product softening Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-NOCL RUCORIT 4 Bleaching Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
X-NOPP RUCORIT 4 Bleaching Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
X-PCA RUCO-PLAST 16 Binding/Special effects Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-RCX RUCO-LINK 20 Booster for combination predominantly Effect functionalities
with fluorine- free repellency agents
X-SIQ NEW RUCOFIN 14 Silicone softening Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-SLR RUCO-PUR 22 Binding/Shape retaining Effect functionalities
X-SLY RUCO-PUR 16 Handle creation Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-SSG 200 FERAN 16 Handle creation /Anti-slip finish Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-VNO NEW PERRUSTOL 12 Fatty acid condensation product softening Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
X-WRF NEW HYDROCOL 8 Fastness improving Specialities
X-WSE NEW RUCOFIN 12 Silicone softening Handle creation, softening, binding, coating effects
ZLN RUCOLASE 6 Bio-polishing Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning
ZSS RUCOLASE 6 Bio-polishing Desizing, stonewash effects, bio-polishing, bleaching, washing/cleaning

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