Products in Processing Aids: Silicones

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluids, such as XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt, typically contain trace amounts of impurities.

MultiTech Lubricant B provides mar resistance, is tack-free, and has good optical properties. This product functions as an anti-marring agent, emulsifier, and lubricant.

SILFOAM® SH is an anhydrous antifoam compound used in various industrial applications. It was specifically developed for different technical applications, including the biotechnological industry. SILFOAM® SH serves as an effective degassing aid to reduce foam formation during the production and processing of paints. Additionally, it is a reliable degassing aid for PVC pastes and casting resins.

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® Elastomer 80 N is a hydroxy-functional polydimethyl siloxane polymer. It is a colorless liquid that is not miscible with water. This product is highly recommended for a variety of processing and formulating applications, including sealants, adhesives, coatings, textile softeners, and mold-making products.

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.

WACKER® Elastomer 350 N is a colorless liquid polymer of hydroxyfunctional polydimethylsiloxane. It is a versatile product designed for various applications such as sealants, adhesives, coatings, textile softeners, and mold-making products. This polymer is insoluble in water and offers fast curing. It also provides good release stability and demonstrates excellent anchorage to a wide range of substrates.

WACKER® Elastomer 50 N is a colorless liquid polymer composed of hydroxy-functional polydimethyl siloxane. It has been specifically formulated to cater to various applications such as sealants, adhesives, coatings, textile softeners, and mold-making products. Notably, this product does not dissolve in water.

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.

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.

TEGO® Antifoam 50 is a highly efficient silicone-based antifoam emulsion that can be easily diluted with water. It serves as an anti-foaming agent and is suitable for managing foam in a range of industrial applications. Classified under industrial additives, this product falls within the category of processing aids, specifically as an other processing additive, and belongs to the silicone chemical family.

WACKER® TNE 50 is a nonionic oil-in-water emulsion of a polysiloxane containing alkyl and aralkyl organic groups. It is used for the formulation of release agents for the thermal molding of rubber, plastics, and low-melting non-ferrous metals. The active ingredient in WACKER® TNE 50 is a modified silicone fluid that combines the benefits of silicone fluids and mineral oils due to its special chemical structure.

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.

Antifoam AF 100M Industrial Grade is a 100% active silicone compound that provides an efficient and economical means of preventing costly and dangerous foaming conditions in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. It is primarily used in non-aqueous industrial a

Antifoam 8810 Food Grade is a 10% active emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane formulated to control foam in both food and industrial processing. This defoamer is readily diluted with water or process liquids for easy addition to foam-generating solutions. It

Antifoam 10 Food Grade is a 10% antifoam emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane designed for defoaming aqueous systems. It is exceptionally easy to dilute and disperse. This product maintains its effectiveness at temperatures up to boiling. Although designed pr

Antifoam 8805 Industrial Grade is an effective anti-foaming agent designed for the chemical and industrial manufacturing sectors. It is particularly suited for metalworking fluids, ensuring smooth operations and optimal performance. This product helps control foam, enhancing the efficiency and quality of industrial processes. Ideal for a range of applications, Antifoam 8805 Industrial Grade provides reliable foam control in various industrial formulations.

H-Sil® SFD 50 cSt is a versatile liquid lubricant suitable for food, cosmetic, agrochemical, and industrial applications. With non-toxic properties, it offers good temperature stability and lubricating properties. Transparent in color, it is ideal for textile manufacturing in the industrial market.

Antifoam 100 Food Grade is a 100% active silicone compound that provides an efficient and economical means of preventing costly and dangerous foaming conditions in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. It can be used in the manufacture of food packaging materi

Antifoam 100 Industrial Grade is a 100% active silicone compound that provides an efficient and economical means of preventing costly and dangerous foaming conditions in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. It is primarily used in non-aqueous industrial appli

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

Antifoam 8830 Food Grade is a 30% active emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane formulated to control foam in both food and industrial processing. This defoamer is readily diluted with water or process liquids for easy addition to foam-generating solutions. It

H-Sil® EM-356 is a 60% active, nonionic emulsion of 350 cSt silicone. It can be used directly or diluted with water to create a stable letdown at lower solids. It is an excellent ingredient for formulators to use in automotive tire and vinyl dressings, mold release for rubber and synthetic materials, asphalt release agent, and as a press room lubricant and anti-stat when blended with cationic surfactants.

Antifoam 30 Industrial Grade is a 30% antifoam emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane. It is water-dilutable and designed primarily for use in industrial products and processes. This product is not intended for use in food or drug processing. Concentrations of

H-Sil® EM-350 is a versatile liquid lubricant with temperature stability, non-toxic labeling claims, and good lubricating properties. Ideal for cosmetic, food, agrochemical, and industrial applications in various markets. Transparent in color.

H-Sil® SFD 200 cSt is a versatile lubricant suitable for various industries, including cosmetics, food, agrochemicals, and industrial additives. With excellent temperature stability and non-toxic properties, it is transparent and ideal for textile manufacturing.

H-Sil® SFD 1,000 cSt is a versatile lubricant suitable for cosmetic, food, agrochemical, and industrial applications. With excellent temperature stability and non-toxic properties, it is transparent and ideal for textile manufacturing.

H-Sil® SFD 60,000 cSt is a versatile lubricant suitable for various industries, including cosmetics, food, agrochemicals, and industrial applications. With non-toxic properties, transparent color, and excellent temperature stability, it is ideal for textile manufacturing.

H-Sil® SFD 0.65 cSt is a versatile liquid lubricant suitable for food, cosmetic, agrochemical, and industrial applications. With non-toxic properties, transparent color, and excellent temperature stability, it is ideal for various industries.

H-Sil® SFD 10,000 cSt is a versatile liquid with temperature stability, ideal for agrochemicals, cosmetics, food ingredients, and industrial additives. Non-toxic, transparent, and excellent lubricating properties make it suitable for various applications in the industrial market, including textile manufacturing.

H-Sil® SFD 350 cSt is a versatile liquid lubricant suitable for cosmetic, food, agrochemical, and industrial applications. With non-toxic properties, it offers good temperature stability and lubricating properties. Transparent in color, it is ideal for textile manufacturing.

H-Sil® SFD 12,500 cSt is a versatile liquid lubricant with excellent temperature stability. Ideal for use in cosmetics, food, agrochemicals, and industrial additives. Non-toxic and transparent in color.

WACKER® TN is a medium-viscosity modified silicone fluid that combines the advantages of silicone fluids and mineral oils due to its unique chemical structure. It is specifically designed for formulating release agents used in the thermal molding process of rubber, plastics, and low-melting nonferrous metals. Compared to traditional silicone fluids, WACKER® TN offers superior performance when the molded parts require subsequent painting, printing, coating, or bonding. Even in small quantities, WACKER® TN achieves exceptional release effects, allowing for precise reproduction of surface details on the molded articles. Furthermore, the product demonstrates excellent film-forming properties, ensuring optimal coverage and protection.

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® 23167 VP is a nonionic oil-in-water emulsion composed of a polysiloxane with organic alkyl groups. This product finds application in the formulation of release agents used in the thermal molding of rubber, plastics, and low-melting non-ferrous metals. The active ingredient in WACKER® 23167 VP is a modified silicone fluid that combines the advantages of silicone fluids and mineral oils thanks to its unique chemical structure.

SILFOAM® SE 2263 is a water-dispersible antifoam emulsion with a low to medium viscosity. It is formulated based on an organomodified polysiloxane. This product effectively prevents foam formation (as an antifoam) and eliminates existing foam (as a defoamer) in various aqueous systems. SILFOAM® SE 2263 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.