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

DOW MEM-8031 Amino Silicone Emulsion

DOW MEM-8031 Amino Silicone Emulsion is a Dow Silicones MEM-series cationic amino-functional silicone emulsion designed for softening, lubricity and hydrophobicity in textile, personal care and industrial applications. It offers excellent compatibility, stability and substantivity on fibers and skin, enabling superior hand feel, antistatic performance and wash durability without yellowing.
  • dow mem 8031 amino silicone emulsion_719449d0
  • dow mem 8031 amino silicone emulsion_719449d0

Features Of DOW MEM-8031 Amino Silicone Emulsion

  1. Highly reactive amino-functional silicone polymer for strong substrate adhesion and durable softness.

  2. Stable oil-in-water emulsion with excellent compatibility in aqueous formulations.

  3. Low yellowing tendency, supporting high color fidelity in light-colored textiles and coatings.

  4. Good shear stability and storage stability at ambient temperatures (6–40 °C).

  5. Enables cationic charge interaction for enhanced fiber affinity and wash-fast performance.

Typical Applications Of DOW MEM-8031 Amino Silicone Emulsion

  1. Cotton, polyester, and blended fabric softeners in industrial textile finishing.

  2. Conditioning agents in hair care formulations (e.g., rinse-off conditioners and leave-in treatments).

  3. Surface modifiers for nonwovens used in hygiene and medical products.

  4. Hydrophobizing and smoothness-enhancing additives in paper coating and converting.

  5. Key ingredient in high-performance leather finishing emulsions for supple handfeel.

Specifications Of DOW MEM-8031 Amino Silicone Emulsion

Chemical TypeAmino-functional polydimethylsiloxane emulsion
Product FormOpaque, milky white liquid
AppearanceHomogeneous, free-flowing emulsion
pH (1% aqueous solution, 25 °C)5.5–7.0
Active Content (wt%)30.0–32.0%
Viscosity (mPa·s, Brookfield LVT, #2 spindle, 20 rpm, 25 °C)150–500
Particle Size (D50, nm)80–150
Free Amine Value (meq/g)0.15–0.25


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