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

DOW DOWSIL CE 8401 Silicone Emulsion

DOW DOWSIL CE 8401 Silicone Emulsion is a high-performance anionic methyl-phenyl silicone emulsion from Dow’s DOWSIL CE series, designed for textile softening, hydrophobic finishing, and durable water repellency. It offers excellent stability, easy handling, and superior compatibility with other auxiliaries in industrial applications.
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Features Of DOW DOWSIL CE 8401 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Highly stable anionic silicone emulsion with excellent shelf life and freeze-thaw resistance.

  2. Provides outstanding lubricity, softness, and hydrophobicity on textile and nonwoven substrates.

  3. Low foaming formulation designed for compatibility in high-shear industrial processing systems.

  4. Easily incorporated into aqueous-based formulations without requiring co-solvents or extensive pH adjustment.

  5. Complies with major global regulatory frameworks for indirect food contact and consumer textile applications.

Typical Applications Of DOW DOWSIL CE 8401 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Softening and water repellency treatment for woven and knitted cotton, polyester, and blends.

  2. Surface modification of nonwovens used in hygiene products (e.g., baby wipes, feminine care pads).

  3. Finishing agent in paper coating and converting to enhance slip, foldability, and moisture barrier.

  4. Key additive in industrial cleaning and metalworking fluid concentrates for improved surface wetting and residue control.

  5. Functional component in coatings for construction membranes and breathable architectural sealants.

Specifications Of DOW DOWSIL CE 8401 Silicone Emulsion

Chemical TypeAnionic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) emulsion
Product FormAqueous emulsion
AppearanceOpaque white to off-white liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 25°C)5.5 – 7.0
Active Content (wt%)30.0 ± 1.0%
Viscosity (Brookfield RV, spindle #3, 20 rpm, 25°C)100 – 500 cP
Particle Size (D50, by laser diffraction)0.1 – 0.5 µm
Freeze-Thaw StabilityPasses 3 cycles (–10°C for 16 h / 25°C for 8 h)


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