Products in Processing Aids: Siloxanes

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.

WACKER® TPD is an aminoalkyl-functional polydimethylsiloxane used for the formulation of release agents for polyurethane processing. WACKER® TPD exhibits excellent release properties and, when handled properly, prevents release agent buildup on the mold. It is particularly advantageous when a very smooth and shiny surface is required for the molded parts.

WACKER® W 23 is a white, waxy, alkyl-modified polysiloxane that is resistant to hydrolysis and exhibits a very high affinity for various substrates. It is mainly used in the Polish sector. Due to its high substantivity, it is recommended for car polishes and paint conditioners as it renders the treated paint surface extremely resistant to detergents and weathering for long periods of time.

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.

Dynasylan® SIVO 110 stands as a versatile, virtually VOC-free, water-borne sol-gel system. It integrates organofunctional silanes with nanoscale SiO2 particles. This product, available as an opaque to milky, colorless to slightly yellow, low-viscosity liquid, can be diluted in water and common organic solvents. Dynasylan® SIVO 110 features reactive silanol groups and Si-bonded epoxy-based organic functionalities.

Dynasylan® SIVO 160 presents a water-borne, storage-stable silane-based sol-gel system engineered for formulating inorganic surface treatment primers. A part of the SIVO® SOL Technology, it inherits the benefits of its established series counterparts by excluding heavy metals, fluorides, and solvents. Designed for minimal volatile organic content, its polymeric nature endows it with high reactivity. This is highlighted by its remarkably low curing temperature range of 20 to 80 °C, a significant advancement for water-borne sol-gel systems. Dynasylan® SIVO 160, appearing as a clear to slightly opaque, colorless to slightly yellow, low-viscosity liquid, offers versatile utility.

WACKER® W 27 is a white to cream-colored, high-melting waxy alkyl modified polysiloxane. It is highly resistant to hydrolysis and demonstrates a remarkable affinity for a wide range of substrates. This product finds applications in car care, car polishes, paint preservatives, plastic-care products, and surface care.

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 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.

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® 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® 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 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® E 22 is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane formulated as an oil-in-water emulsion. This finely dispersed emulsion provides excellent stability, allowing for the preparation of highly diluted, ready-to-use formulations that are unaffected by shear forces. WACKER® E 22 is a special, finely dispersed formulation of a highly viscous polydimethylsiloxane in water. The emulsion is extremely stable, so even highly diluted, ready-to-use formulations are indifferent to shear forces.

Low viscosity aminosiloxane with a high water repellence.

H-Sil® EM 1060 is a 60% active, nonionic emulsion of 10,000 cSt polydimethylsiloxane. This product can be used as-is or diluted with water to form a stable emulsion letdown. It is effective as a release agent for rubber, plastic, and shell metals in foundry applications. This product has additional applications in leather care, textiles, surface lubrication, surface protection, and gloss improvement.

H-Sil® OE is a silicone-based odor eliminator designed for industrial and consumer applications. This product acts as an odor eliminator by neutralizing the nitrogen groups that are present in most odors. It is a concentrate that can be diluted at 5 - 10% by weight in water for most applications. No other additives are needed. Fragrances can be added to the dilution by using common surfactants and fragrance bases. 5% dilutions of H-Sil® OE were successfully compared against leading industrial and consumer products via a test panel, and it consistently outlasted the competitors. At a use level of 5 - 10%, this product was successfully tested against the following odors:

• Smoke
• Butyric acid (body odor)
• Amine odors
• Urine
• Ammonia

Gelest [2-4% (METHACRYLOXYPROPYL)METHYLSILOXANE] - DIMETHYLSILOXANE COPOLYMER, 1,000-2,000 cSt (RMS-033) is a methacrylate-functional silicone oil that is recommended for use as a chemical intermediate in the chemical industry.

Gelest DIMETHYLSILOXANE-(25-30% ETHYLENE OXIDE) BLOCK COPOLYMER, 400 cSt (DBE-224) provides mar resistance, is tack-free, and has good optical properties. This product functions as an anti-marring agent, emulsifier, and lubricant.

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Cyrachem AFC G 500 is a 100% polydimethylsiloxane based antifoam compound that is easily formulated to 10% or 20% aqueous emulsion. AFC G 500 useful for defoaming aqueous or strongly polar organic systems. AFC G 500 may be used in both food and industrial processes. It provides excellent foam destruction and control.