Dow Corning® GSD-7000 Soft Protection Water Repellent for ...
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<strong>Dow</strong> Corning ® <strong>GSD</strong>-<strong>7000</strong> <strong>Soft</strong> <strong>Protection</strong><br />
Next-generation water repellent <strong>for</strong> softness in sports and recreation apparel<br />
DURABLE WATER REPELLENCY<br />
WITH PREMIUM SOFTNESS<br />
New technology from <strong>Dow</strong> Corning<br />
matches or exceeds the water-repellent<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance of current fluorocarbonbased<br />
polymers but features a more<br />
environmentally friendly <strong>for</strong>mulation.<br />
Providing excellent durability,<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> Corning ® <strong>GSD</strong>-<strong>7000</strong> <strong>Soft</strong> <strong>Protection</strong><br />
is a modified reactive silicone emulsion<br />
that provides water repellency, even<br />
after 30 wash cycles. And unlike the<br />
harsh fabric handle imparted by some<br />
conventional fluorine-based polymers,<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> Corning <strong>GSD</strong>-<strong>7000</strong> <strong>Soft</strong> <strong>Protection</strong><br />
provides durable water repellency with<br />
premium softness.<br />
Next-generation protection<br />
<strong>for</strong> active apparel<br />
Designed <strong>for</strong> use on today’s popular<br />
blends and cellulosics, <strong>Dow</strong> Corning<br />
<strong>GSD</strong>-<strong>7000</strong> <strong>Soft</strong> <strong>Protection</strong> is suitable<br />
<strong>for</strong> outerwear, rainwear and activewear<br />
apparel applications.<br />
An eco-friendly alternative<br />
to traditional water repellents<br />
Traditional fluorocarbon-based waterrepellent<br />
technologies present serious<br />
environmental challenges, especially<br />
solvents and C8-based fluorocarbons<br />
that contain perfluorooctanoic acid<br />
(PFOA), which is bioaccumulative<br />
and persistent in the environment.<br />
In contrast, silicone-based <strong>Dow</strong> Corning<br />
<strong>GSD</strong>-<strong>7000</strong> <strong>Soft</strong> <strong>Protection</strong> contains no<br />
fluorine, solvent or APEO (alkylphenol<br />
FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVEWEAR<br />
ethoxylate). Silicones exhibit no adverse<br />
toxicological effects or evidence of<br />
bioaccumulation and have no effects on<br />
soil-living species or on crop growth.<br />
Regardless of the technology used, most<br />
residual chemicals used in textile finishing<br />
are discharged to on-site wastewater<br />
treatment systems. Polydimethylsiloxane<br />
(the essential component of most<br />
silicone-based textile finishes), whether<br />
incinerated or used as a soil amendment,<br />
decomposes into naturally occurring<br />
compounds (water, carbon dioxide and<br />
silicon dioxide).<br />
FEATURES/BENEFITS<br />
• Excellent durable water repellency:<br />
>30 washes (mostly to cotton<br />
and blends)<br />
• Very good softness<br />
• Contains no fluorine, solvent or APEO<br />
• Very good stability<br />
• No heat reactivation needed<br />
• Good waterborne stain repellency<br />
• High whiteness retention<br />
• Very good compatibility with most<br />
textile auxiliaries<br />
• Uses common equipment and<br />
application conditions<br />
• No need <strong>for</strong> additional per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
extenders, softeners and lubricants<br />
AV18043
Per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
When tested against a C6-based fluorochemical water<br />
repellent, <strong>Dow</strong> Corning <strong>GSD</strong>-<strong>7000</strong> <strong>Soft</strong> <strong>Protection</strong><br />
demonstrates longer-lasting water-repellent per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
durability. See Figure 1.<br />
Evaluation of textile hand demonstrates the superior<br />
softening per<strong>for</strong>mance of <strong>Dow</strong> Corning <strong>GSD</strong>-<strong>7000</strong><br />
<strong>Soft</strong> <strong>Protection</strong> on khaki twill compared to a C6-based<br />
fluorochemical water repellent and untreated fabric.<br />
See Figure 2.<br />
Figure 1. <strong>Water</strong> repellency per<strong>for</strong>mance of cotton twill after washing<br />
Spray Rating<br />
Hand Panel Rating<br />
(1 = least soft; 5 = softest)<br />
100<br />
90<br />
80<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
10<br />
0<br />
Figure 2. Comparative hand rating of khaki twill treated with<br />
water repellents<br />
5.00<br />
4.50<br />
4.00<br />
3.50<br />
3.00<br />
2.50<br />
2.00<br />
1.50<br />
1.00<br />
0.50<br />
0.00<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> Corning ® <strong>GSD</strong>-<strong>7000</strong><br />
<strong>Soft</strong> <strong>Protection</strong><br />
Fluorochemical C6<br />
Fluorochemical C6<br />
Untreated<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> Corning ®<br />
<strong>GSD</strong>-<strong>7000</strong><br />
<strong>Soft</strong> <strong>Protection</strong><br />
Learn More<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation about <strong>Dow</strong> Corning <strong>GSD</strong>-<strong>7000</strong><br />
<strong>Soft</strong> <strong>Protection</strong>, visit dowcorning.com/textiles.<br />
Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
dowcorning.com/ContactUs<br />
Initial<br />
10 Washes<br />
20 Washes<br />
30 Washes<br />
AV18041<br />
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS<br />
PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS<br />
DOCUMENT. BEFORE HANDLING, READ PRODUCT AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS<br />
AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION.<br />
THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON THE DOW CORNING WEBSITE AT<br />
DOWCORNING.COM, OR FROM YOUR DOW CORNING SALES APPLICATION ENGINEER, OR<br />
DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING DOW CORNING CUSTOMER SERVICE.<br />
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY<br />
The in<strong>for</strong>mation contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However,<br />
because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
should not be used in substitution <strong>for</strong> customer’s tests to ensure that our products are safe, effective and<br />
fully satisfactory <strong>for</strong> the intended end use. Suggestions of use shall not be taken as inducements to<br />
infringe any patent.<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> Corning’s sole warranty is that our products will meet the sales specifications in effect at the time of<br />
shipment.<br />
Your exclusive remedy <strong>for</strong> breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of<br />
any product shown to be other than as warranted.<br />
DOW CORNING SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF<br />
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY.<br />
DOW CORNING DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-<br />
AGES.<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> Corning is a registered trademark of <strong>Dow</strong> Corning Corporation.<br />
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