Products in Institutional & Industrial Care: Silicones

SILFOAM® SC 133 is an opaque and viscous anhydrous compound known for its effectiveness against a wide range of surfactants. It serves as an excellent defoamer in structured liquid detergents and works as a reliable deaerating and defoaming agent for gel products. Additionally, SILFOAM® SC 133 is suitable for slurry deaeration purposes.

SILFOAM® SC 124 is an anhydrous antifoam compound designed for laundry detergents. It has a comparatively low viscosity, making it easier to handle compared to high-viscosity grades. This product is suitable for use in household and cleaning solutions. SILFOAM® SC 124 is opaque, colorless, and oily in nature.

WACKER® E 677 is a 60% silicone emulsion specifically formulated to create a long-lasting water repellent film. When applied to vinyl, metal, plastic, or fiberglass surfaces, it provides a good gloss. This silicone emulsion is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

SILFOAM® SD 650 is an anhydrous antifoam agent based on organofunctional silicone fluids, which exhibit high compatibility with organic systems. It is a self-dispersing product that spontaneously forms a fine dispersion when added to water. It is recommended for all organic systems that require a highly compatible antifoam agent.

WACKER® F756 is a specially formulated aminofunctional dimethylpolysiloxane fluid that is specifically used to enhance the detergent and corrosion resistance properties of automobile polishes. It can be used alone or in combination with other products such as F784 aminofunctional silicone fluid and standard polydimethylsiloxanes (AK fluids) to achieve excellent results.

WACKER® E60 350 is a 60% emulsion of medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane using a nonionic surfactant system. It has been designed for use in many applications, including automotive care, polishes, industrial release, and textile lubricants. It has been designed to be used in many applications, such as mold release, textile lubricants and softeners, automotive care, and other specialty product applications.

SILFOAM® SC 132 is a viscous, opaque antifoam compound effective against a wide range of surfactants. It is based on high-molecular-weight polysiloxanes and has an average viscosity of approximately 20,000 mPa s. Even small amounts of SILFOAM® SC 132 are highly effective in suppressing foam in laundry detergents and systems with high surfactant concentrations.

WACKER® E60 100 is a 60% emulsion of a low-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane fluid using a nonionic surfactant system. It has been designed to be used in many applications, such as mold release, furniture, polish, automotive care, and other specialty product applications.

WACKER® 50550/8 VP is a waxy, alkyl-modified polysiloxane known for its hydrolysis resistance and strong affinity to different substrates. Primarily utilized in the polish sector, this product is particularly recommended for car polishes and paint conditioners. Its high substantivity ensures that the treated paint surface remains highly resistant to detergents and weathering over extended periods of time, providing long-lasting protection.

SILFOAM® SE 2 is a milky and relatively viscous antifoam emulsion. This versatile product finds application in various industries, including cosmetics and food contact applications. SILFOAM® SE 2 is formulated with physiologically safe active ingredients, consisting of polydimethylsiloxane and silicon. It is widely used to control foam in systems and products that may come into indirect contact with food, such as cleaners for food containers, conveyor systems, and storage surfaces.

SILFOAM® SRE is a versatile antifoam that contains 20% active ingredients and 33% solids. It is relatively rich in emulsifier but has a low viscosity, making it easy to measure accurately. SILFOAM® SRE also demonstrates high resistance to alkalis and acids, allowing for its application in a wide range of pH-sensitive scenarios.

WACKER® L 057 is a 100% water-dispersible, hydrolytically stable polyether-functional polydimethylsiloxane. WACKER® L 057 can be used in a wide range of applications, such as the textile industry, polishes, cleaners, and the plastics industry. WACKER® L 057 exhibits both special lubricant properties and antistatic action.

WACKER® F784 is a specially formulated aminofunctional dimethylpolysiloxane fluid that is used to enhance the detergent and corrosion resistance properties of automobile polishes. It is designed to provide excellent results either when used alone or in combination with other products such as F756 aminofunctional silicone fluid and standard polydimethylsiloxanes (AK fluids).

WACKER® TPR is a versatile product used in various applications such as car care, car polishes, paint preservatives, plastic-care products, polyurethane processing, and surface care. It is a reaction product of silicone resin with silicone fluids, resulting in the formation of water-repellent release films. These films exhibit significantly better affinity compared to polydimethylsiloxanes and many organomodified silicone fluids of similar viscosity.

SILFOAM® SE 6 is a milky, comparatively viscous antifoam emulsion used in various fields, including cosmetic and food contact applications. It contains broad-spectrum, physiologically safe active ingredients based on polydimethylsiloxane and silicon. SILFOAM® SE 6 is widely used for controlling foam in systems and products that might come into indirect contact with foodstuffs, such as cleaners for food containers, conveyor systems, and storage surfaces.

WACKER® E60 1000 is a 60% emulsion of a medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane fluid using a nonionic surfactant system. This product has been designed to be used in many applications, such as mold release, furniture polish, automotive care, and other specialty product applications.

SILFOAM® SC 120 is an anhydrous antifoam compound known for its low viscosity, making it easier to handle compared to high-viscosity alternatives. It demonstrates exceptional resistance to alkaline environments, showcasing its versatility in various applications. The excellent alkali resistance of SILFOAM® SC 120 further enhances its suitability for a wide range of uses.

SILFOAM® SE 39 is a low-viscosity antifoam emulsion known for its long-lasting efficiency. It is especially well-suited for surfactant-rich formulations like liquid detergents and textile auxiliaries. SILFOAM® SE 39 is particularly effective in applications where high surfactant concentrations or intense product movement would quickly render conventional antifoam emulsions ineffective.

WACKER® E35 10000 is a 35% emulsion of a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane. It is designed to be used in many applications, such as mold release, car and furniture polish, textile lubricants and softeners, automotive care,and other specialty product applications. The E35 Series emulsions contain sodium nitrite as a corrosion inhibitor. These emulsions should not be used in contact with amines.

SILFOAM® SE 55A is a silicone defoamer emulsion with a medium viscosity, containing 40% active ingredients. It is specifically formulated to control foam in aqueous systems. SILFOAM® SE 55A utilizes Wacker's advanced silicone defoamer technology, making it suitable for use in alkaline and high-temperature applications. This product exhibits excellent foam knockdown properties and provides significant antifoam effectiveness over time.

SILFOAM® SP 7960 maintains its activity across a wide range of temperatures. It exhibits an excellent and long-lasting antifoam effect, which is especially advantageous in laundry detergents. SILFOAM® SP 7960 is recommended for use in both phosphate-based and phosphate-free laundry detergents. It can be used as a foam inhibitor independently or in combination with soap.

WACKER® L 656 is an aminoalkyl-functional polydimethylsiloxane. Compared to other curable amino silicone fluids, it demonstrates improved storage stability, both in its pure form and in ready-to-use formulations. This makes WACKER® L 656 an excellent choice as a component for rinse-off agents in automatic car washes.

WACKER® L 654 is a solvent-based system that comprises a reactive polydimethylsiloxane and an aminoalkyl functional polydimethylsiloxane. The curing rate and film flexibility of WACKER® L 654 can be adjusted to meet specific requirements by combining it with the non-reactive WACKER® L 656.

WACKER® E 10 is a medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane available as a nonionic oil-in-water emulsion. It can be easily incorporated into cold-stirred formulations. This product serves as a universal release agent in rubber processing and is also suitable for formulating paint and plastic conditioners. The active agent in WACKER® E 10 facilitates easy polishing of conditioner formulations and enhances their brightness.

WACKER® 1038 is a specialized product formed by the reaction of silicone resin with silicone fluids, resulting in the creation of water-repellent release films. These films demonstrate superior affinity compared to polydimethylsiloxanes and other organomodified silicone fluids of similar viscosity.

WACKER® E 37 is a nonionic or anionic oil-in-water emulsion that contains a combination of polydimethylsiloxanes and silicone resins as its active ingredient. It can be easily incorporated into cold-stirred formulations. The primary applications of WACKER® E 37 are in the polish and release agent sectors.

SILFOAM® SD 170 A is an anhydrous antifoam agent based on organofunctional silicone fluid compounds that exhibit high compatibility with organic systems. SILFOAM® SD 170 A has significant foam knockdown and excellent sustaining antifoam power. It is recommended for all organic systems that require a compatible antifoam agent.

LIOSIL® HC 303 E is an extremely finely dispersed water-based silicone emulsion with particles in the nanometer range. It can be easily diluted with water or incorporated into cold stirred formulations. LIOSIL® HC 303 E is primarily used as a polish in the home care sector. It is also ideal for impregnating natural or synthetic textiles in a washing machine.

WACKER® E 3157 is a nonionic oil-in-water emulsion of a medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane dispersed in water. The emulsion remains stable even in diluted form under shear stress and offers excellent wetting and spreading properties. It can be easily incorporated into cold-stirred formulations. WACKER® E 3157 is particularly suitable for formulating paint and vinyl conditioners.

WACKER® E 1656 is an oil-in-water emulsion of aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane stabilized by nonionic emulsifiers. This formulation allows for easy combination with other emulsions in various applications. WACKER® E 1656 is particularly well-suited for use in car polishes, such as paint conditioners, paint polishes, and vinyl conditioners.

WACKER® E 3154 is a nonionic oil-in-water emulsion containing a medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane. It maintains stability against shear stress, even in diluted form. The emulsion demonstrates outstanding wetting and spreading properties. It can be easily incorporated into cold-stirred formulations. WACKER® E 3154 is suitable for formulating universal release agents used in rubber processing.

SILFOAM® SP 150 maintains its activity across a wide range of temperatures. It provides an excellent and long-lasting antifoam effect, which is particularly beneficial in laundry detergents. SILFOAM® SP 150 is recommended for use in both phosphate-based and phosphate-free laundry detergents. It can be used as a foam inhibitor independently or in combination with soap.

WACKER® E 1044 is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane available as a nonionic oil-in-water emulsion. It is specifically designed for formulating paint or vinyl conditioners, where the active ingredient enhances gloss and depth of image. Additionally, WACKER® E 1044 can be easily diluted with water to achieve a ready-to-use emulsion.

WACKER® E35 60000 is a 35% emulsion of a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane. It is designed to be used in many applications, such as mold release, car and furniture polish, and other specialty product applications. The E5 series emulsions contain sodium nitrite as a corrosion inhibitor. These emulsions should not be used in contact with amines.

WACKER® L 653 is an aminoalkyl functional polydimethylsiloxane. Unlike other curable amino silicone fluids, it offers improved storage stability both in its pure form and in ready-to-use formulations. WACKER® L 653 finds application in paint conditioners and paint polishes, delivering enhanced gloss and detergent resistance. Compared to conventional polydimethylsiloxanes like the WACKER® AK series, the aminoalkyl functional WACKER® L 653 demonstrates excellent affinity to a variety of substrates, ensuring long-lasting gloss and color depth.

WACKER® L 655 is a crosslinking aminoalkyl functional polydimethylsiloxane. Unlike conventional polydimethylsiloxanes in the WACKER® AK series, WACKER® L 655 demonstrates exceptional affinity to various surfaces. When exposed to atmospheric humidity or reactive polish actives like acid waxes, WACKER® L 655 undergoes crosslinking, resulting in the formation of a stable and insoluble polymer film. This film exhibits outstanding substrate affinity and resistance to detergents.