Products in Textile & Leather Chemicals: Silicones

SILFOAM® SC 370 is a medium viscosity antifoam agent that offers stability against hydrolysis. It contains 100% active ingredients and is formulated with an organically modified silicone fluid. In contrast to antifoam agents based on pure silicone fluids (PDMS), SILFOAM® SC 370 generally demonstrates improved compatibility with organic systems.

WACKER® EP 501 is a white, milky water-based emulsion of a phenylmethyl silicone fluid. It can be diluted with water to remove any solid content. This product is suitable for high-temperature treatments on textiles and can also be used as an additive for water-based coating systems.

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 369 is a medium viscosity antifoam agent with a 100% active ingredient content. It is formulated with an organically modified silicone fluid. Compared to antifoam agents based on pure silicone fluids (PDMS), SILFOAM® SC 369 demonstrates enhanced compatibility with organic systems in general.

SILFOAM® SD 882 is an anhydrous, low viscosity antifoam agent that has the ability to form a fine dispersion when introduced to water or highly polar systems. Its degree of organomodification allows it to effectively control negative effects such as surface defects and separation tendencies.

WACKER® Finish CT 51 L is a solvent-based silicone rubber solution specifically designed for fine coatings on textile substrates. It enables the application of fine coatings with a weight as low as < 5 g/m². This product offers high water columns and low air permeability, resulting in excellent performance. Additionally, it exhibits exceptional layer-to-layer adhesion when multiple coating layers are applied.

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.

SILFOAM® SE 1661 is a water-dilutable antifoam emulsion with a medium viscosity and excellent storage stability, thanks to its nonionic emulsifier system. This product serves the dual purpose of preventing foam formation (as an antifoam) and eliminating existing foam (as a defoamer) in a wide range of aqueous systems. SILFOAM® SE 1661 is particularly well-suited for applications where the use of silicones could typically present challenges, such as PVC degassing, the manufacturing and processing of polymer dispersions for textiles, paper, paints, surface coatings, and adhesives, as well as cooling lubricants and textile formulations.

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® 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.

PULPSIL® 822 E is a medium-viscous, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion developed specifically for use in pulp mills. It is characterized by its very good knock-down efficiency, long-term efficiency, compatibility, and excellent stability. PULPSIL® 822 E acts primarily as an antifoam agent and drainage aid and can be added at various stages during the manufacturing process.

WETSOFT® 150E Conc is a water-dilutable, concentrated modified amino silicone with a 70% active content. It serves as a premier organo-functional modified hydrophilic silicone softener. With its excellent hydrophilic properties, WETSOFT® 150E Conc is highly effective for softening a wide range of fabrics and substrates including 100% cotton, poly/cotton blends, rayon, acrylic, and wool. Additionally, it is an efficient softener for nonwovens and toweling.

PULPSIL® 763 E is a low-viscosity, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It is mainly used in pulp washing and screening processes, but it is also effective during bleaching and wastewater treatment. PULPSIL® 763 E acts primarily as an antifoam agent and drainage aid, and it can be added at various stages of the manufacturing process.

PULPSIL® 160 C is a highly viscous silicone antifoam compound, specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It is resistant to alkaline conditions and does not contain solvents or water. PULPSIL® 160 C offers excellent handling, long-term efficiency, and knock-down efficiency.

PULPSIL® 733 E is a low-viscosity, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It serves as both an antifoam agent and a drainage aid, and can be added at different stages of the manufacturing process. PULPSIL® 733 E is primarily used in pulp washing and screening processes, but it is also effective in bleaching and wastewater treatment.

PULPSIL® 814 E is a medium-viscosity, low-concentrated, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion, specifically developed for use in pulp mills. It acts primarily as an antifoam agent and drainage aid and can be added at various stages during the manufacturing process. PULPSIL® 814 E is characterized by its excellent long-term efficiency and knock-down efficiency, particularly in aggressive black liquors. It offers high performance even at low dosages.

PULPSIL® 266 C is a highly viscous, relatively alkaline-resistant, extremely efficient, solvent- and water-free silicone antifoam compound, specially developed for use in pulp mills. It offers very good handling, long-term efficiency, and excellent knock-down efficiency. This product is also suitable for applications in antifoams for textile finishing and pulp-related processes.

WETSOFT® NE 430 is a nonionic macroemulsion concentrate of a self-dispersing hydrophilic silicone fluid. It is used for the hydrophilic treatment of fibers and textiles of all kinds. On hydrophilic substrates such as cellulosics, the hydrophilic properties are usually not affected, while hydrophobic substrates such as polyesters typically experience a clear improvement in wetting properties.

PULPSIL® 844 E is a highly concentrated, medium-viscous, and highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion, specially developed for use in pulp mills. It is known for its excellent long-term efficiency, very good knock-down efficiency, and impressive drainage performance. PULPSIL® 844 E is primarily used in pulp-washing and screening processes, and it is also effective during bleaching and wastewater treatment.

PULPSIL® 823 E is a medium-viscous, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion, specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It acts primarily as an antifoam agent and drainage aid and can be added at various stages during the manufacturing process. PULPSIL® 823 E is mainly used in pulp washing and screening processes, as well as bleaching and wastewater treatment. It offers very good knock-down efficiency and long-term efficiency.

PULPSIL® 238 C is a highly viscous silicone antifoam compound, specifically formulated for use in pulp mills. It is resistant to alkaline conditions and does not contain solvents or water. It is known for its excellent handling, good long-term efficiency, and very good knock-down efficiency.

PULPSIL® 246 C is a highly viscous, solvent-free, and water-free silicone antifoam compound specifically developed for use in pulp mills. It has excellent long-term efficiency and very good knock-down efficiency. The product is thixotropic, requiring weak stirring to reduce its viscosity. It also offers good handling during application. PULPSIL® 246 C is resistant to alkaline conditions and is designed to effectively control foam in pulp mill operations.

PULPSIL® 959 S is an aqueous solution of a hydrolytically stable polyether-modified silicone fluid. It offers several key characteristics, including improved cleaning properties compared to conventional mechanical cleaning methods, increased processing speed, low surface tension, good wetting properties, easy processing, and excellent solubility in water.

PULPSIL® 270 C is a highly viscous, relatively alkaline-resistant, extremely efficient, solvent- and water-free silicone antifoam compound, specially developed for use in pulp mills. It is particularly effective when formulated as an emulsion, making it an excellent antifoam agent for various pulp processing steps, including washing, screening, bleaching, and wastewater treatment. The product exhibits thixotropic properties, requiring gentle stirring to reduce viscosity.

PULPSIL® 255 C is a highly viscous, solvent-free, and water-free silicone antifoam compound specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It offers excellent efficiency in controlling foam. To achieve high efficiency, it is important to ensure proper dispersion of PULPSIL® 255 C in the foaming medium. This can be achieved by adding the product in its neat form, particularly when high amounts of surfactants and/or high shear forces are present to facilitate good dispersion.

WETSOFT® NE 500 is a nonionic, hydrophilic emulsion concentrate that forms a stable semi-macroemulsion upon simple 1:1 dilution with cold water. It is used for the hydrophilic treatment of all kinds of fibers and textiles. WETSOFT® NE 500 imparts a pleasant, soft, and supple hand to woven and knitted fabrics, as well as towels. Additionally, finishing with WETSOFT® NE 500 improves the moisture management of the treated textiles.

PULPSIL® 745 E is a low-viscosity, highly effective silicone antifoam emulsion specifically designed for use in pulp mills. It is characterized by its low viscosity, making it easy to dose, as well as its excellent long-term efficiency and very good knock-down efficiency. PULPSIL® 745 E functions primarily as an antifoam agent and drainage aid, and it can be added at different stages of the manufacturing process.

ADVALON® TL 11 HM is a 100% active compound that combines polydimethylsiloxane with specialty waxes and an antistatic agent. It has a viscosity of 130 mPa at 80°C. This compound offers good abrasion resistance, a low to medium coefficient of friction, and good slip-stick properties. It also provides increased needle heat resistance and good static protection.

ADVALON® TL 10 HM is a 100% active compound that combines polydimethylsiloxane with a specialty wax. It offers several beneficial properties, including good abrasion resistance, a low to medium coefficient of friction, and good slip-stick properties. Additionally, it provides increased heat resistance for sewing needles and is designed to deliver excellent sewing performance in medium-duty applications.

TEGOTEX® RT 1010 serves as a reactive organo-functional polysiloxane used as a hydrophobization agent in the leather industry. Thanks to its carboxy end groups, TEGOTEX® RT 1010 can also be employed as a reactive component to modify the bulk properties of polymers.

TEGOTEX® CS 8081 is a new quaternary silicone designed for hydrophilic textile treatment. Recommended as a substantive, high-performance softening agent with excellent rewetting properties for textile applications, TEGOTEX® CS 8081 provides exceptional softness for non-wovens and fabrics made of natural or synthetic fibers. It is also suggested as a component for various preparations.

TEGO® Antifoam 1435 is a silicone oil-based defoamer emulsion featuring non-ionic emulsifiers. This product serves as a ready-to-use antifoam solution, ideal for post-defoaming in surfactant-based systems, as well as in applications like printing pastes and non-woven production. TEGO® Antifoam 1435 excels as a silicone oil-free antifoam, efficiently controlling foam with minimal usage, ensuring process effectiveness.

TEGOTEX® RT 2033 is a durable repellent treatment free from fluorocarbons or flammable liquids. It is based on a polyamide-modified siloxane dispersion and can be applied to various fabric types, including polyamide, polyester, cotton, and blends. It enhances soil and water repellency on both cotton and synthetic fibers.

TEGOTEX® CS 8080 is a quaternary silicone for hydrophilic textile finishing. Like TEGOTEX® CS 8081, it is recommended as a substantive, high-performance softening agent with good rewetting properties for textile applications. TEGOTEX® CS 8080 provides excellent softness for non-wovens and fabrics made of natural or synthetic fibers and is also suitable for diverse preparations.

TEGOTEX® RT 2040 is a durable repelling treatment that does not contain fluorocarbons or flammable liquids. It is based on a polyamide-modified siloxane dispersion and can be applied to various fabric types, especially polyamide, polyester, and polyacrylonitrile. This treatment enhances soil and water repellency on all kinds of synthetic fibers, with a particular focus on polyester.

SITREN® 447 is an aqueous emulsion composed of polysiloxanes. This silicone-based product functions as a water repellent and is suited for use in fiber treatment processes. It belongs to the chemical family of silicones and takes the form of an emulsion. Within the industrial additives and materials domain, it falls under the product family of textile and leather chemicals, specifically finishing additives and treatments.