FC water, oil and soil repellents

Finishing

RUCO-GUARD AFB6 CONC

fluorocarbon resin, PFOA and PFOS-free

Field of application

Ecologically optimised agent in combinaton with RUCO-GUARD TIE or RUCO-GUARD XCR for the water, oil and soil-repellent finishing of fabrics made from cellulosic fibres or their blends with synthetic fibres; confers excellent resistance to washing and dry cleaning

Properties

Confers a full handle

Resistant to washing and dry cleaning when combined with boosters

Compatible with additives

Usually highly compatible with many N-methylol compounds

Free of flammable solvents

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon resin, PFOA and PFOS-free

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD AFC6

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Ecologically optimised agent for the water, oil and soil-repellent finishing of fabrics made from cellulosic fibres or their blends; confers excellent resistance to washing and dry cleaning

Properties

Resistant to washing

Resistant to dry cleaning

Compatible with additives

Usually highly compatible with many N-methylol compounds

Free of flammable solvents

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon resin, PFOA and PFOS-free

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD AFR6

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Ecologically optimised agent for the water, oil and soil-repellent finishing of fabrics made from cellulosic fibres or their blends with synthetic fibres; confers excellent resistance to washing and dry cleaning

Properties

Resistant to washing

Resistant to dry cleaning

Compatible with additives

Usually highly compatible with many N-methylol compounds

Free of flammable solvents

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon resin, PFOA and PFOS-free

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCOSTAR EEE6

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

OpenWater, oil and soil-repellent textile impregnations

Water, oil and soil-repellent textile impregnations

...with C6-technology - PFOS* and PFOA*-free

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Field of application

Ecologically optimised agent for the water, oil and soil-repellent finishing of fabrics of all fibre types

Confers excellent resistance to washing

Properties

Solvent-free

Highly wash-resistant

Better abrasion resistance than previous fluorocarbon finishes

Usually highly compatible with many N-methylol compounds

No high curing temperatures necessary

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon resin with polymeric, hyperbranched dendrimers in a hydrocarbon matrix PFOA-free, PFOS-free

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCOSTAR EEW6

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Ecologically optimised agent for the water, oil and soil-repellent finishing of fabrics of all fibre types

Confers excellent wash resistance

Properties

Highly wash-resistant

Better abrasion resistance than previous fluorocarbon finishes

Confers a soft, full handle

No high curing temperatures necessary

Solvent-free

Application

Galette, lick roller, exhaust process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon resin with polymeric, hyperbranched dendrimers in a hydrocarbon matrix; PFOA and PFOS-free

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD AFB CONC

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Component used in combination with RUCO-GUARD NET for the water-, oil- and soil-repellent finishing of cellulosics and their blends as well as awnings

Properties

Solvent-free

High wash resistance in combination with RUCO-GUARD NET

Compatible with many optical brighteners

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon polymer

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD AFK

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Component used in combination with RUCO-GUARD NET for the durable water, oil and soil-repellent finishing of fabrics made from cellulosic fibre or their blends with synthetic fibres

Properties

High wash resistance in combination with RUCO-GUARD NET

Resistant to dry cleaning

Usually highly compatible with many N-methylol compounds

Solvent-free

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon polymer

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD AFR

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Universal water-, oil- and soil-repellent finishing with excellent resistance to washing and dry cleaning

Properties

Confers full handle

Compatible with certain N-methylol compounds (crosslinking agents) and hydrophobic softeners

Resistant to washing

Resistant to dry cleaning

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon resin

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD AFR6

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

OpenWith a licence to impart effects and durability

With a licence to impart effects and durability

The universal and highly effective impregnation of textiles

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Field of application

Ecologically optimised agent for the water, oil and soil-repellent finishing of fabrics made from cellulosic fibres or their blends with synthe-tic fibres

Confers excellent resistance to washing and dry cleaning

Properties

Resistant to washing

Resistant to dry cleaning

Compatible with additives

Usually highly compatible with many N-methylol compounds

Free of flammable solvents

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon resin, PFOA and PFOS-free

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD AFS

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

For the permanent water, oil and soil-repellent finishing of fabrics made from synthetic fibres, especially from microfibres or their blends with cellulose or wool

Properties

Solvent-free

Confers resistance to aqueous and oily soil

Excellent resistance to washing

Resistant to dry cleaning

Compatible with additives

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon resin

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD AFU

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

OpenAbrasion-resistant

Abrasion-resistant

Self-repairing impregnation for the soil-repellent finish of mechanically stressed surfaces

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Field of application

Water-, oil- and soil-repellent finishing of upholstery fabrics with high abrasion resistance

Properties

Solvent-free

FC-effect resistant to abrasion

Resistant to dry cleaning

Resistant to washing

Resistant to shampooing

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon resin

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD AFX

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

OpenNo emission

No emission

The solution for clean exhaust air in the water, oil and soil-repellent finishing of textiles

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Field of application

Emission-free component in combination with RUCO-GUARD NET for the water-, oil- and soil-repellent finishing of cellulosic and synthetic fibres

Properties

Solvent-free

Free of APEO and emissionrelevant components

High resistance to washing in combination with RUCO-GUARD NET

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon polymer

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD AIR

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Water-, oil- and soil-repellent finish of all fibre types at ambient temperature; post-impregnating agent for textiles and leather

Properties

APEO- and solvent-free

No temperature treatment required

Limited resistance to washing and dry cleaning

Application

Pad or exhaust processes

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon polymer

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD CAA

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

OpenAnionic diving

Anionic diving

The water-, oil- and soil-repellent FC-dispersion for dip coating and finishing of polyamide

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Field of application

Oil, water and soil-repellent agent for synthetic fibres

Good resistance to washing and dry cleaning

Properties

Solvent-free

Compatible with anionic polymers

Resistant to washing and dry cleaning when combined with RUCO-GUARD XTA

Ensures water and oil-repellent effects

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon polymer

Ionic character

Anionic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD LAD

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Fixing component in the soil-repellent finishing for a "laundry-air-dry" finishing

Properties

Self-emulsifying

Highly concentrated

Improves the film formation and permanence of RUCO-GUARD fluorocarbon products

Protect from humidity

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Aliphatic polyisocyanate

Ionic character

Non-ionic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD NET

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Fixing component for the soil-repellent finishing with RUCO-GUARD FC-emulsions

Properties

Free of flammable solvents

Improves the film formation and permanence

Low curing temperature (150 °C) required

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Blocked polyisocyanate

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD TIE

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Fixing component for the soil-repellent finishing with RUCO-GUARD FC emulsions for the water, oil and soil-repellent finishing

Properties

Improves the film formation and permanence of RUCO-GUARD FC-emulsions

Compatible with many N-methylol compounds

Low curing temperatures (150 °C)

Improves the resistance to water pressure

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Blocked polyisocyanate

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD UCS

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

OpenFluorocarbon technology for flame-retardant fibres

Fluorocarbon technology for flame-retardant fibres

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Field of application

For the durable water, oil and soil-repellent finishing of fabrics made of synthetic fibres, especially for flame-retardant fibres, such as Trevira CS

Properties

Abrasion-resistant

Confers resistance to aqueous and oily soilings

Especially suitable for Trevira CS

Excellent washresistance

Resistant to dry cleaning

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon polymer

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD USR

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

OpenTwice secured, simply brilliant

Twice secured, simply brilliant

Water repellency and soil release for textiles

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Field of application

For wash-resistant soil release finishes including water and oil-repellent properties

Improves the removability of soil from textiles made of cotton or its blends

Properties

Solvent-free

Non-flammable

Confers resistance to aqueous and oily soilings

Resistant to washing

Durable soil release effects on CO or CO-blends

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon polymer

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCO-GUARD WEB

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Fixing component for the combination with RUCO-GUARD FC-emulsions for a water-, oil- and soil-repellent finishing

Properties

Solvent-free

Improves the film formation and permanence

Confers full handle

Compatible with certain N-methylol compounds (crosslinking agents)and hydrophobic softeners

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Blocked polyisocyanate

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCOSTAR DDD

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Permanent water- (anti-wicking), oil- and soil-repellent finish and simultaneous lubrication of yarns

Properties

Very good wash permanence of effects

Low friction values hence very good running behaviour

Optimised fluorine efficiency

High curing temperatures are not required

Application

Galette, lick roller, exhaust process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon resin with polymeric, hyperbranched dendrimers in a hydrocarbon matrix

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

Comments: BIONIC-FINISH RUDOLF®

RUCOSTAR EEE

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Water-, oil- and soil-repellent finish of fabrics of all fibre types with excellent wash resistance

Properties

Solvent-free

Reduced fluorine content

Confers a soft, full handle

High wash resistance

High curing temperatures are not required

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon resin with polymeric, hyperbranched dendrimers in a hydrocarbon matrix

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

Comments: BIONIC-FINISH RUDOLF®

RUCOSTAR EEN

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

For a water, oil and soil-repellent finish of fabrics of all fibre types

Properties

Confers resistance to aqueous and oily soil

Better abrasion resistance than conventional fluorocarbon finishes

Confers a soft, full handle

No high curing temperatures necessary

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Fluorocarbon polymer with polymeric, hyperbranched dendrimers in a hydrocarbon matrix

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

RUCOSTAR EEW6

FC water, oil and soil-repellent

Field of application

Ecologically optimised agent for the water, oil and soil-repellent finishing of fabrics of all fibre types

Confers excellent wash resistance

Properties

Solvent-free

Highly wash-resistant

Better abrasion resistance than previous fluorocarbon finishes

Confers a soft, full handle

No high curing temperatures necessary

Application

Pad process

Chemical basis

Preparation of fluorocarbon resin with polymeric, hyper-branched dendrimers in a hydrocarbon matrix and PFOA and PFOS-free

Ionic character

Cationic

Form

Liquid

FC water, oil and soil repellents

Product segments / Guides

RUCO-GUARD® and BIONIC-FINISH® for Coatings

RUCO-GUARD® and BIONIC-FINISH® for Coatings


RUCO-GUARD / BIONIC-FINISH

Solvent-based and aqueous system solutions for conferring soil-repellent functions to surfaces

High-end Effects

High-end Effects


RUCO-GUARD

Water, oil and soil-repellent functionalising of textiles by means of the patented RUCO-GUARD® fluorocarbon technology and BIONIC-FINISH®

No Dog-Jeans

No Dog-Jeans


BIONIC-FINISH

State-of-the-art technology for permanent water- and soil-repellent effects on garments

The water-, oil- and soil-repellent textile impregnation

The water-, oil- and soil-repellent textile impregnation


BIONIC-FINISH

For millions of years nature has been developing unequalled solutions to many differing requirements. Today, science use the development concepts of nature and transfer them into fascinating technical applications.

BIONIC-FINISH-RUDOLF - Just like nature

BIONIC-FINISH-RUDOLF - Just like nature


RUCO-DRY / RUCOSTAR

Hydrophobic yarn finishing of the future

BIONIC-FINISH-RUDOLF - Just like nature

BIONIC-FINISH-RUDOLF - Just like nature


RUCOSTAR

In biological systems, material is actively applied by self-organisation where it is needed to have an effect and is saved where it is superfluous.

Low-emission and APEO-free fluorocarbon finishing

Low-emission and APEO-free fluorocarbon finishing


Since the mid 60s, the low surface energies obtainable with fluorocarbon compounds have presented the textile industry previously unattainable water-, oil- and soil-repellent properties.

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