Products in Industrial Additives & Materials: Textiles

WACKER® Finish CT 95 E is a non-ionic micro-emulsion of an amino-functional silicone fluid. It is specifically recommended as a softener for impregnating fibers and textiles, providing a soft, smooth, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics. This product is particularly effective as a softening agent for woolen goods and PES knitware, making it the ideal choice for enhancing the texture of such materials.

LIOSIL® FC 110 is a self-dispersible polyether-amino-functional silicone fluid, specifically designed for fabric softeners. It is a technical-grade silicone fluid that can be combined with conventional fabric softeners, enhancing their properties. LIOSIL® FC 110 is easy to mix with fabric softeners, and its selected functionality significantly improves the hydrophilicity of fabrics, leading to increased water absorbency.

WACKER® AF 36 is an economical modified amino fluid that provides an extremely soft feel to fabrics without causing any shade change, especially yellowing, during normal textile processes. It enhances tear strength, contributes to better wrinkle recovery, and improves fabric elasticity. WACKER® AF 36 is particularly suitable as an active substance in non-yellowing softener formulations for impregnating fibers and textiles. It imparts a very soft and drapable touch to woven and knitted fabrics.

JETSOFT® Concentrate is a self-dispersing aminofunctional silicone fluid that can be diluted with water. It is specifically designed to be used as an active substance in softener formulations for the impregnation of fibers and textiles. By using JETSOFT® Concentrate, woven and knitted fabrics gain a characteristic, soft, and natural hand with low surface smoothness.

WACKER® AF 2170 is a highly concentrated modified amino silicone with a 70% active content that can be diluted with water. It is specifically formulated to provide an exceptionally soft and supple feel without causing yellowing. Additionally, WACKER® AF 2170 exhibits good hydrophilicity, making it a top choice for silicone emulsions in the textile industry. This product is made using AF-21 fluid.

ADVALON® TL 50 CM is a 100% active compound that combines mineral oil and polydimethylsiloxane. It is a clear, water-white liquid with a viscosity of 550 mPa at 25°C. This compound offers good abrasion resistance, a low to medium coefficient of friction, and good slip-stick properties. Additionally, it provides increased needle heat resistance.

Wacker Chemie SG 3378 is a polyalkylene oxide-modified polydimethylsiloxane with organofunctional groups in the pendant position. This product is highly versatile and suitable for various applications, such as coatings to improve coefficient of friction and leveling properties. It has a low surface tension, offering high wetting properties while enhancing lubricity, sheen, gloss, anti-caking, static suppression, and moderate profoaming. It also demonstrates surfactancy properties, which can be beneficial in numerous other end applications. SG 3378 is 100% concentrated, cost-effective, and has low toxicity.

WACKER® Finish WR 301 is a reactive aminoethyl-aminopropyl-functional polydimethylsiloxane that provides a soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics. It enhances wash-and-wear properties, crease recovery angle, sewability, tear strength, and reduces abrasion loss. These effects are quickly noticeable after washing and dry cleaning.

Wacker Chemie SG 3383 is a polyalkylene oxide-modified polydimethylsiloxane with organofunctional groups positioned as pendants. Due to its unique structure, SG 3383 demonstrates excellent surface activity. It can be utilized in both aqueous and non-aqueous systems. SG 3383 finds particular suitability in various applications, including coatings to enhance coefficients of friction and leveling properties.

WACKER® E 110 is a nonionic macroemulsion of nonreactive polydimethylsiloxane. It is primarily used for treating fibers and textiles, either alone in aqueous dilution or in combination with organic softeners. Before mixing with organic softeners, a compatibility test is recommended. WACKER® E 110 serves as a sewing thread lubricant for polyester yarns used on high-speed sewing machines, reducing friction between the fibers.

SIPELL® VF 35 is a predominantly non-ionic, semi-micro dispersion of a special silicone copolymer. It is a water-based and solvent-free (VOC-free) product that serves as an additive in the finishing process of leather. When applied, SIPELL® VF 35 imparts unique properties to automotive, furniture, and garment leather goods, including improved soil release and solvent resistance.

POWERSOFT® CF 20 is a self-crosslinking macro-emulsion with 20% total solids, containing amino functional elastomers. When applied to cotton and polycotton substrates, POWERSOFT® CF 20 provides an excellent soft hand. It imparts elastomeric properties to fabrics and knitwear, resulting in improved stretch recovery. Additionally, POWERSOFT® CF 20 exhibits medium yellowing and offers enhanced durability compared to standard amino softeners due to its crosslinking nature.

WACKER® E35 100 is a 35% emulsion of medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane. It is primarily designed for use in applications for mold release, furniture polish, textile finishing, and other specialty formulations. WACKER® E35 100 contains sodium nitrite as a corrosion inhibitor. It should not be used in contact with amines.

LIOSIL® FC 201 E is a nonionic emulsion consisting of 60% Polysiloxan, specifically designed for fabric softeners. It is a one-component system that undergoes cross-linking at higher temperatures. The application of LIOSIL® FC 201 E provides several benefits for textiles, particularly cotton-polyester union cloth. It effectively protects the fabric from wrinkles and enhances the overall handle and ease of ironing properties.

WACKER® IM 11 is a polydimethylsiloxane having carbinol functional groups in α,ω-position. WACKER® IM 11 can be used neat, in a solution, or as an emulsion. Suitable solvents for WACKER® IM 11 are aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, higher alcohols, and ketones.

WACKER® Finish WR 1100 LV is a reactive aminoethyl-aminopropylfunctional polydimethylsiloxane with a reduced level of cyclic siloxanes. It is specifically recommended as an active substance in softener formulations for impregnating fibers and textiles, providing a very soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics.

WACKER® Finish CT 34 E is a nonionic microemulsion of a reactive, aminofunctional silicone fluid. It is specifically designed as a softener for the impregnation of fibers and textiles, providing a very soft, smooth, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics. Additionally, WACKER® Finish CT 34 E has minimal impact on the degree of whiteness.

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® Finish CT 208 E is a nonionic macroemulsion of a reactive polysiloxane. This one-component finish has self-crosslinking properties, resulting in the formation of insoluble silicones that provide textile fabrics with flexible and shape-stabilizing characteristics. These effects remain unaffected even after domestic laundering and dry cleaning processes.

VINNAPAS® EAF 68 is a plasticizer-free, aqueous polymer dispersion produced from the monomers vinyl acetate, ethylene, and acrylate. VINNAPAS® EAF 68 is especially suitable as a raw material to manufacture floor covering adhesives, especially for carpets and PVC floor coverings. VINNAPAS® EAF 68 can also be used for the production of pressure-sensitive adhesives, such as self-adhesive tapes, films, labels, sound insulation mats, and heat insulation mats. VINNAPAS® EAF 68 may additionally be used as an adhesion promoter in adhesive formulations.

SIPELL® AE 34 is a non-ionic microemulsion of an amino-functional silicone fluid. It is primarily used as a hand-modifying additive to provide a pleasant, soft-soap hand feel. SIPELL® AE 34 finds its main application in the treatment of leather for cloth and furniture, where it helps enhance the tactile properties and softness of the treated material.

LIOSIL® FC 228 E is a nonionic macro emulsion of a reactive, aminofunctional silicone fluid, specifically designed for fabric softeners. When combined with conventional fabric softeners, LIOSIL® FC 228 E enhances their properties. This product is easily mixable with fabric softeners, simplifying the formulation process. By incorporating LIOSIL® FC 228 E, the softening efficacy of fabric softeners is improved, resulting in significantly softer and more pleasant fabrics. Additionally, LIOSIL® FC 228 E increases the hydrophilicity of the treated fabrics, further enhancing their performance. Moreover, it reduces friction forces during ironing, leading to a significant improvement in ironing properties.

VINNOL® CE 35 (USA) is an aqueous dispersion of a terpolymer composed of vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, and ethylene. It serves as a stiff film former, offering excellent heat-sealability and high-frequency (HF) weldability to nonwoven and textile substrates. Additionally, it is particularly well-suited for creating plasticizer-free coatings that are heat sealable and high-frequency weldable on paper and cardboard surfaces.

POWERSOFT® AE 61 is a concentrated emulsion used for preparing silicone macro-emulsions. It consists of a reactive amino-modified silicone fluid and a base compound. Silicone macro-emulsions formulated with POWERSOFT® AE 61 are ideal for impregnating various types of fibers and textiles. These emulsions enhance the softness, drape, and elasticity of fiber materials, including cotton (CO), polyester (PES), viscose (CV), and their blends.

WETSOFT® NE 810 is a self-dispersible polyether-amino-functional silicone fluid. Formulations with WETSOFT® NE 810 are used for padding in the exhaust process and can also be used on their own or in combination with organic fabric softeners, polyethylene waxes, and other finishing agents. Compatibility should be tested on a case-by-case basis.

POWERSOFT® AE 66 is a concentrated nonionic macro-emulsion containing an aminomodified silicone fluid. It is specifically designed for impregnating fibers and textiles. When applied, POWERSOFT® AE 66 provides a soft, smooth, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics. Additionally, it enhances wash-and-wear properties, crease recovery angle, tear strength, and reduces abrasion loss. These effects are retained even after washing and dry cleaning processes.

VINNAPAS® EAF 67 is a plasticizer-free, aqueous polymer dispersion produced from the monomers vinyl acetate, ethylene, and acrylate. VINNAPAS® EAF 67 is especially suitable as a raw material to manufacture floor covering adhesives, especially for carpets and PVC floor coverings. VINNAPAS® EAF 67 can also be used for the production of pressure-sensitive adhesives, such as self-adhesive tapes, films, labels, sound insulation mats, and heat insulation mats. VINNAPAS® EAF 67 may additionally be used as an adhesion promoter in adhesive formulations.

LIOSIL® FC 218 E is a nonionic macroemulsion of a reactive, aminofunctional silicone fluid, specifically designed for fabric softeners. When combined with conventional fabric softeners, LIOSIL® FC 218 E enhances their properties. This product is easy to mix with fabric softeners, allowing for convenient formulation. By incorporating LIOSIL® FC 218 E, the softening efficacy of fabric softeners is improved, resulting in significantly softer and more pleasant fabrics. Moreover, it increases the hydrophilicity of the treated fabrics. Additionally, LIOSIL® FC 218 E reduces friction forces during ironing, leading to a substantial improvement in ironing properties.

WACKER® AF 21 is a high-quality modified amino functional fluid that offers exceptional performance. It provides an incredibly soft touch while minimizing any undesirable shade changes, especially yellowing caused by typical textile processes. Compared to standard amino softeners, WACKER® AF 21 has a reduced hydrophobic effect on natural fibers. Additionally, it contributes to wrinkle recovery and enhances fabric elasticity.

WACKER® Finish CT 96 E is a nonionic micro-emulsion of a reactive, aminofunctional silicone fluid. It is specifically recommended as a softener for impregnating fibers and textiles, providing a very soft, smooth, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics.

WACKER® AF 3670 is a concentrated, modified amino silicone with a total solids content of 70%. It is designed to be diluted in water. WACKER® AF 3670 is specifically formulated to provide a soft and supple feel to fabrics without causing yellowing. Compared to standard amino softeners, it exhibits good hydrophilicity. Additionally, WACKER® AF 3670 contributes to wrinkle recovery and improves fabric elasticity. It can be easily diluted to concentrations as low as 5% solids.

Wacker Chemie SG 3382 is a polyalkylene oxide-modified polydimethylsiloxane with organofunctional groups in pendant position. It is suitable as an additive in coatings to enhance coefficient of friction and leveling properties. This product has low surface tension, making it an effective wetting agent. Additionally, it provides lubricity, sheen, gloss, anti-caking, static-suppressing, antifoaming, and moderate profoaming properties. SG 3382 is a 100% concentrated and economical solution with low toxicity.

LIOSIL® FC 203 is a self-dispersible aminofunctional silicone fluid with polyether groups. It is used in combination with conventional fabric softeners. Due to its special composition, LIOSIL® FC 203 enhances the hydrophilicity of fabrics, leading to a significant increase in absorbency. In addition, LIOSIL® FC 203 reduces the friction force during ironing, resulting in improved ironing properties.

LIOSIL® FC 320 E is a nonionic micro emulsion of an aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane fluid, specifically developed for fabric softeners. When combined with conventional fabric softeners, LIOSIL® FC 320 E enhances their properties. This product easily mixes with fabric softeners, simplifying the formulation process. Thanks to the specific functionality of LIOSIL® FC 320 E, it significantly improves the hydrophilicity of fabrics, resulting in increased water absorbency. Moreover, LIOSIL® FC 320 E enhances the softening efficacy of fabric softeners, leading to significantly softer and more pleasant fabrics.

WACKER® JSD 50E is a premier silicone defoamer emulsion concentrate with a solids content of 50%. It is specifically designed to provide excellent foam control in a wide range of industrial applications. The product, known for its "Free Rinsing" property, allows for flexibility and cost-effectiveness in use. WACKER® JSD 50E is formulated using high molecular weight polysiloxane and silica technology. It is safe to use in textile applications that involve high alkaline and high temperature conditions. The product demonstrates superior foam knockdown capabilities.

VINNAPAS® EPN 865 is a self-crosslinking aqueous polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene monomers. It is produced without the use of plasticizers. This dispersion exhibits excellent heat-sealability on cotton and polyester fabrics with minimal discoloration. It is particularly recommended as a binder for glass fiber scrims. Wet polymer residues can be easily removed from equipment and application devices using water. Once properly cured, the binder offers fair resistance to moisture.