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Teflon Advanced Questions

What others are asking:

Does Cleaning Remove the Teflon®?
Some Teflon® Advanced carpet protector is removed from the fiber from heavy traffic or aggressive cleaning. Some product may also be removed by strong cleaning agents and chemicals. Check with your supplier to determine which cleaning agents you may need to avoid. It is generally recommended to re-apply Teflon® Advanced each time the carpet is cleaned.
What is the difference between the mill applied and after market products?
The mill applied products are formulated for drying in the high temperature ovens found in carpet mills, while the home applied products are formulated to dry at ambient temperatures. Because the mill applied products are "baked on", they are typically more durable, depending upon the product. However, Teflon® Advanced has good durability and provides valuable protection against soil and stains.
How often should protectors be applied?
Since the biggest enemy of the protectors is abrasion from traffic, and traffic varies with each situation, the general recommendation for re-application is after each cleaning. The same conditions that led to the need for cleaning probably have led to the need to refresh the carpet protection.
Is Teflon® appropriate for all fibers?
Yes, Teflon® Advanced provides protection from soil and stains on all types of carpet fibers. A special formulation of Teflon® Advanced carpet protector has now been developed for use on wool fibers.
Should Teflon® Advanced be raked in?
Yes. After being sprayed on, the best way to assure even distribution and penetration into the pile is to groom or rake the carpet.
What about drying time?
Whenever possible the carpet should not be put back into service until dry to the touch. The length of time will vary depending upon the drying conditions, but is usually only a few hours.
Why apply Teflon®?
First, because Teflon® Advanced Carpet Protector provides a valuable service for your customers - it keeps the carpet looking good longer. From a business perspective, Teflon® Advanced will improve customer satisfaction increase profitability on the job. Two very important reasons!
Can Teflon® Advanced be applied to upholstery?
Yes, Teflon® Advanced also works on upholstery that is not subject to water damage as is silk and other more exotic fabrics. Teflon® Advanced is suitable to protect upholstery made from most cotton, nylon, polyester, and blends of these fibers. But if water damage is a possibility or a concern, do not apply the product.

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Application and Mixing Directions

Teflon Advanced carpet protector is applied after a carpet has been properly cleaned. It is applied by spray application, dries quickly, and leaves no odor.

Use any good quality, clean pressure sprayer, either electric or hand-operated. Stainless steel or plastic tanks are recommended to prevent rusting or staining. Use a #8004 Tee Jet nozzle. Spray pressure should not exceed 60 psi (do not aerosolize or atomize). Teflon Advanced is also available for in-line sprayers like the Hydro-force* Revolution*. For the Hydro-force the truckmount should be set at 300 psi and use a #8006 Tee Jet nozzle.

Hold the spray nozzle 12 to 18 in from carpet, and apply half the prepared spray mix over the entire carpet area, spraying in one direction only. Then apply the other half over the entire carpet area, spraying in the opposite direction.

	Be certain to maintain enough spray pressure to ensure a uniform spray pattern.
	If the pump tank is fitted with a pressure gauge, do not allow the pressure to drop below 38 psi.
	Note: It is extremely important to obtain uniform coverage. Uneven application may result in uneven soiling.

To obtain the best performance from Teflon Advanced, work the product into the carpet immediately after spraying.

Use a pile brush on pile type construction.
Use a shag rake for open shag construction.

Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe spray from the furniture or woodwork. Dried solid Teflon Advanced usually can be removed by using a mild detergent solution.
Allow the carpet to dry. The soil and stain protection of Teflon Advanced will be fully effective as soon as the carpet is dry.

For Damp, Clean Carpet
(Preferred Procedure)
Mix one part Teflon Advanced with four parts water. Apply to carpet at the rate of 0.5 gal of the diluted spray mix for every 100 ft2 of carpet (10 X 10 ft area).

For Dry Carpet
Mix one part Teflon Advanced with 8 parts of water. Apply to carpet at the rate of 1.0 gal of the diluted spray mix for every 100 ft2 of carpet (10 X 10 ft of area).

Physical Properties*
Composition..............Fluorochemical dispersion in water
Physical form............Opaque, light tan homogeneous dispersion
Ionic Type...............Anionic
Odor.....................Mildly acrylic Density at 25°C (77°F)
g/ml.....................1.08
lb/gal...................9.0
Flash Point,Pensky-Martins
Closed cup...............Does not ignite
pH.......................5.5-5.6

Dispersibility in water.. miscible in all proportions at room temperature Stability to
Acid.....................Unstable
Bases....................Stable
Storage..................Stable for at least 1 yr under normal conditions
Heat.....................Stable to 50°C (122° F)
Freezing.................Perishable

*This table gives typical properties (not specifications) based on historical production performance. DuPont does not make any express or implied warranty that this product will continue to have these typical properties.

Personal Safety, First Aid, and Storage and Handling
See the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for product-specific information.

Technical Assistance
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