Safolin® is a zinc sulfoxylate (zinc formaldehyde sulfoxylate), the zinc salt of hydroxymethanesulfonic acid.
Silox India is now the world’s largest producer of Safolin®, ensuring high production capacity, consistent quality, and complete control over manufacturing processes.
Thanks to its high purity, optimal stability, and controlled reactivity, Safolin® is used as a high-performance reducing agent in industrial processes that require reliability and precision.
Benefits of the Safolin® range
- An effective zinc-based reducing agent
- Large-scale, controlled industrial production
- High purity ensuring controlled reactivity
- Excellent stability under industrial conditions
- Consistent and reproducible performance
Main areas of application
Textiles
Safolin® is used as a whitening agent in textile printing processes, particularly on polyester, nylon, and other synthetic fibers, ensuring consistent and reproducible results.
Polymers & Adhesives
Safolin® acts as a redox catalyst in emulsion polymerization processes, particularly in the production of polymers for adhesives, where precise control of the reactions is essential.
Sustainability & Responsible Performance
The use of controlled zinc sulfoxylate solutions allows for better control of reactions, reduces losses, and optimizes consumption.
By focusing on the purity, stability, and suitability of Safolin® formulations for industrial processes, we support our customers in their efforts to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
Products in the range
Zinc Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate (SAFOLIN®)
Silox India est actuellement le plus grand fabricant mondial de sulfite de zinc et de formaldéhyde (SAFOLIN®), qui est le sel de zinc de l’acide hydroxyméthanesulfonique. Ce produit est principalement utilisé comme agent de décharge dans l’impression textile et comme catalyseur redox dans la fabrication de polymères pour adhésifs.
