Low viscosity spin finish systems for neat finish application

A clear, stable yarn lubricating composition having a viscosity in the range of 35-65 centipoises as determined on a Brookfield Viscometer Model LVT using Spindle -1 at 60 R.P.M. at 75.degree. F. which consists essentially of:

• a. 40-60 percent by weight of a hydrophobic lubricant having a viscosity in the range of 20-60 centipoises selected from stearates of monohydric alkyl alcohols having from 4-16 carbon atoms,
• b. 20-55 percent by weight of a hydrophilic lubricant having a viscosity in the range of 35-110 l centipoises selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene(2-10)monohydric fatty alcohols having 10-20 carbon atoms, polyoxyethylene(5-20) nonyl phenols, and polyoxyethylene(5-20)tridecyl alcohols,
• c. 5-15 percent by weight of an antistat having a viscosity in the range of 25-110 centipoises selected from polyoxyethylene(8)lauric acid, polyoxyethylene(20)tallow amine, and polyoxyethylene(23)fatty acid esters of glycerine wherein said fatty acids have 8-18 carbon atoms, and
• d. 0.1% to 5 percent by weight of a polar coupling agent selected from the group consisting of water, ethanol, or a low molecular weight glycol ether.