Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

DOW DOWSIL 8500 Conditioning Agent

DOW DOWSIL 8500 Conditioning Agent is a silicone-based textile softener from Dow’s DOWSIL portfolio, delivering exceptional fabric hand feel, hydrophobicity, and thermal stability. It enables durable softness and smoothness for woven/knit fabrics, compatible with standard dyeing and finishing processes. Widely used in apparel, home textiles, and technical fabrics for enhanced performance and processing efficiency.
  • dow dowsil 8500 conditioning agent_3608527a
  • dow dowsil 8500 conditioning agent_3608527a

Features Of DOW DOWSIL 8500 Conditioning Agent

  1. Enhances softness and silkiness in textile finishes without compromising fabric breathability.

  2. Provides excellent wash durability and maintains performance after multiple laundering cycles.

  3. Compatible with a broad range of anionic, nonionic, and cationic systems in formulation.

  4. Low foaming profile suitable for high-speed industrial pad-batch and continuous processing lines.

  5. Reduces fiber friction coefficient, improving sewing and cutting performance in garment manufacturing.

Typical Applications Of DOW DOWSIL 8500 Conditioning Agent

  1. Cotton and cotton-blend fabric softening for apparel and home textiles.

  2. Nonwoven conditioning in hygiene and medical wipe applications.

  3. Denim finishing to achieve premium hand feel and reduced stiffness.

  4. Technical textiles requiring enhanced drape and reduced static cling.

  5. Industrial wiping cloths where tactile comfort and lint resistance are critical.

Specifications Of DOW DOWSIL 8500 Conditioning Agent

Chemical TypeAmino-functional silicone emulsion
Product FormOpaque white liquid
AppearanceHomogeneous, slightly viscous emulsion
Primary ApplicationsTextile conditioning and softening
Key FeaturesWash-durable, low-foam, broad compatibility
BenefitsImproved fabric hand, reduced abrasion, enhanced processing efficiency
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5–6.5
Storage Stability12 months at 5–30°C in original unopened container


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