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

DOW DOWSIL OP-8496 Conditioning Agent

DOW DOWSIL OP-8496 Conditioning Agent is a silicone-based emulsion from Dow’s DOWSIL™ portfolio, engineered for superior softness, slip, and hydrophobicity in textile and personal care formulations. It delivers excellent stability, easy incorporation, and low-foaming performance while enhancing fabric hand feel or skin sensory attributes without compromising breathability.
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  • dow dowsil op 8496 conditioning agent_e7dba590

Features Of DOW DOWSIL OP-8496 Conditioning Agent

  1. High-performance silicone-based conditioning agent delivering exceptional softness and silkiness to textile substrates.

  2. Excellent compatibility with anionic, nonionic, and cationic systems in aqueous formulations.

  3. Provides durable hydrophobicity and improved fabric drape without compromising breathability.

  4. Low foaming profile suitable for high-speed industrial finishing processes including pad-dry-cure.

  5. Stable across a broad pH range (pH 3–11), enabling formulation flexibility in diverse textile treatment chemistries.

Typical Applications Of DOW DOWSIL OP-8496 Conditioning Agent

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

  2. Performance textile finishing for sportswear and activewear requiring moisture management and hand feel enhancement.

  3. Nonwoven conditioning for hygiene products, wipes, and medical gowns.

  4. Denim finishing to improve handle, reduce stiffness, and enhance abrasion resistance.

Specifications Of DOW DOWSIL OP-8496 Conditioning Agent

Chemical TypeAmino-functional silicone emulsion
Product FormOpaque white liquid
AppearanceHomogeneous milky emulsion
Active Content (wt%)30 ± 1%
pH (1% aqueous solution)6.0 – 7.5
Viscosity (25°C, mPa·s)500 – 1,500
Storage Stability≥ 6 months at 5–35°C; avoid freezing
Primary ApplicationsTextile conditioning, fabric softening, nonwoven treatment


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