Uses Of Silicon Softener | Amphoteric Softener

Softener

Amphoteric softener and silicon softener are not widely used. Silicon softener is the latest type of softener.

Properties of Amphoteric Softener:

These molecules consist of one or longer alkyl chains attached to polar molecules which contain both anionic and cationic groups. Their nature depends on P^H.

Neutral P^H: No ionic

Lower P^H: Cationic

Higher P^H: Anionic

Uses of Silicon Softener:

The uses of silicon softener are given below.

• Silicon softener is a latest softener and it is used for bulky effect in high quality cotton towel.
• Silicon softener is expensive.
• It is very durable in laundering.
• Silicon softener improves tear strength, wrinkle recovery.

Although these two softener is not popular all day by day the application of silicon softener is increasing rapidly.