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

DOW DOWsil SM 8716 SR Emulsion

DOW DOWsil SM 8716 SR Emulsion is a high-performance silicone rubber emulsion from Dow’s DOWSIL™ series, designed for room-temperature vulcanization. It delivers excellent release properties, thermal stability, and compatibility with fillers—ideal for molded silicone parts, coatings, and industrial release applications.
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Features Of DOW DOWsil SM 8716 SR Emulsion

  1. High-solids, anionic silicone emulsion offering excellent stability in water-based formulations.

  2. Provides superior surface softening and lubricity to textiles, nonwovens, and paper substrates.

  3. Compatible with common anionic and nonionic additives, enabling broad formulation flexibility.

  4. Delivers durable hydrophobicity and improved abrasion resistance after curing.

  5. Low foam profile and good shear stability for efficient high-speed coating and padding processes.

Typical Applications Of DOW DOWsil SM 8716 SR Emulsion

  1. Softening and hydrophobic finishing of woven and knitted cotton, polyester, and blends.

  2. Surface treatment for hygiene and medical nonwovens (e.g., spunbond, meltblown).

  3. Functional coating for specialty papers including release liners and packaging substrates.

  4. Textile care additive in industrial laundry and fabric conditioning concentrates.

  5. Performance enhancer in water-based coatings requiring slip, repellency, and substrate adhesion control.

Specifications Of DOW DOWsil SM 8716 SR Emulsion

Chemical TypeAnionic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) emulsion
Product FormAqueous emulsion
AppearanceOpaque white to off-white liquid
Solids Content30.0 ± 1.0 wt%
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5 – 7.0
Density (25°C)Approx. 1.01 – 1.03 g/cm³
Viscosity (Brookfield RV, spindle #3, 20 rpm, 25°C)50 – 200 cP
Primary ApplicationsTextile, nonwoven, and paper functional finishing


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