RHOPLEX® E-358

• Excellent solvent resistance to some solvents used in dry cleaning or industrial wipes

• Excellent durability to washing and dry cleaning
• Excellent wet and dry tensile strength
• Intermediate hand

Table below shows that webs bonded with RHOPLEX® E-358 have excellent tensile strength under both dry and wet conditions. Both the carded rayon and polyester webs bonded with these binders survived 10 wash cycles or 5 commercial dry cleaning cycles, demonstrating their excellent durability. Table also compares the hand and drape-flex of these emulsions.  All webs were bonded, dried, cured, and tested under laboratory conditions.

Table  – Properties of Carded Nonwoven Websᵃ Bonded with RHOPLEX® E-358 Emulsion.

Note - ᵃ - Prebonded with 0.25% polyvinyl alcohol; fiber/binder

           ᵇ - Average rating of 7 panelists; lower numbers = softer hand.

           ᶜ - Length of unsupported sample strips (MD) required for a 41.5 overhang.

RHOPLEX® E-358 is a versatile emulsion, can be used in various applications including interlinings, wet wipes and home furnishings. It is especially suitable for applications where the bonded web will be subjected to some solvents such as those used in dry cleaning or industrial wipes. In addition, RHOPLEX® E-358 Emulsion will be able to withstand long term exposure to lotions such as those found in premoistened towelettes. It is supplied as a high solids (60%) emulsion making it suitable for bonding composite nonwovens such as scrim laminates where rapid drying is required.