Nonionic Softener Flakes (Base) | Textile finishing, laundry detergents | Solubility: Dissolves in 2 minutes (ISO 9705) pH Stability: 6–8 (ISO 307) | ▲ Quick dissolution for easy blending Low static (ASTM D257: 75% reduction) | Limited biodegradability (OECD 301B: 85% in 28 days) Requires storage in dry conditions |
Nonionic Softener Flakes (Advanced) | Industrial textile production, eco-laundry | Solubility: 1.5 minutes (ISO 9705) Biodegradability: 98% in 28 days (OECD 301B) | ▲ Faster dissolution ▲ Eco-friendly (EU eco-label compliant) | Higher cost than Base tier Sensitive to extreme pH fluctuations |
Industry Standard Liquid Softener | Commercial laundries, industrial cleaning | Viscosity: 1000 cP (ASTM D2196) Compatibility: Works in hard water (ISO 7888) | ▲ Hard water tolerance ▲ High load capacity (ISO 12970) | Slow drying time (5–7 minutes) Non-biodegradable (OECD 301B: 40%) |
Anionic Softener | Fabric dyeing, paper production | Charge Type: Negatively charged (ISO 3850) Foam Level: Low (ISO 14124) | ▲ Cost-effective for bulk use Color retention (AATCC 61: +20% improvement) | Incompatible with cationic agents Static buildup (ASTM D257: 50% reduction) |
Cationic Softener | Antistatic treatments, medical textiles | Charge Type: Positively charged (ISO 3850) Antistatic Effect: 90% reduction (IEC 61340) | ▲ Superior antistatic properties ▲ Softness retention (AATCC 135: 95% after 50 washes) | Corrodes metal machinery (ISO 9227) High cost for large-scale use |
Bio-Based Softener | Organic textile production, eco-friendly brands | Renewable Content: 70% (ASTM D6866) Biodegradability: 99% in 21 days (OECD 301B) | ▲ Carbon-neutral (verified by ISO 14064) No toxic residues (REACH compliant) | Lower softness durability (AATCC 135: 80% after 30 washes) Limited scalability |