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.

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® 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® 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® 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 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® 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 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.

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.

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® 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.

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® Elastomer 20 N is a colorless liquid hydroxy-functional polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It is recommended for use in a variety of processing and formulating applications such as sealants, adhesives, coatings, softeners (textile), and mold-making products. This product is not miscible in water.

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® 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® 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 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® 23166 VP is a modified silicone fluid with medium viscosity, featuring a unique chemical structure that combines the advantages of silicone fluids and mineral oils. This product is specifically designed for formulating release agents used in the thermal molding of rubber, plastics, and low-melting nonferrous metals. It outperforms conventional silicone fluids, particularly when the finished parts require subsequent painting, printing, coating, or bonding. Even in small quantities, WACKER® 23166 VP provides an exceptional release effect, enabling precise replication of surface details in molded articles. Additionally, this product exhibits excellent film-forming properties, further enhancing its performance.

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.

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 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.

SILFOAM® SE 2262 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.

WACKER® 1035 is a silicone resin compound available as a low-viscosity 50% solution. This product is specifically designed for formulating straightforward release agent systems, particularly for use in polyurethane (PUR) processing. WACKER® 1035 can be easily blended with polydimethylsiloxanes from the WACKER® AK series. In addition to WACKER® 1035, Wacker-Chemie offers a range of 100% products, such as WACKER® TPR and WACKER® 1038, which provide varying release properties and paintability options.

CHT Group DF-289 is an industrial antifoam with 100% actives. This organic defoamer is used for grinding applications.

CHT Group XAF-101 is an extreme-performance polymer blend with 100% active content. This foam management solution has excellent knockdown and persistence. It works effectively even at low concentrations and in both hot and cold systems. Applications Coatings Wastewater treatment Oil and gas processing Pulp and paper Grinding applications

CHT Group ICM-DF-289 is a specialty blend with 10% actives. This product is used in defoaming, cutting, and grinding solutions. It is ideal when extreme stability, low foam, and extended lubricity are required. This foam management product is customizable and water-dispersible.

CHT Group DF-758 is a 45% active silicone antifoam emulsion that is formulated to control foam in a wide variety of industrial applications. It was designed as a glass grinding aid to facilitate defect-free glass polishing. This product is ideal when low foam and excellent lubricity are needed.

CHT Group ICM-DF-758 is a specialty blend with 45% actives. This product is used in defoaming, cutting, and grinding solutions. It is ideal when extreme stability, low foam, and extended lubricity are required. This foam management product is customizable and water-dispersible.

Harcros Chemicals 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 applications where silica fillers can be tolerated.

Harcros Chemicals 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 applications where silica fillers can be tolerated.

Harcros Chemicals Antifoam AF 100 IND 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. This product is primarily used in non-aqueous industrial applications where silica fillers can be tolerated.

Harcros Chemicals 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 materials and as a direct food additive. This product exhibits excellent dilution stability when diluted with aliphatic, aromatic, and chlorinated solvents.

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.