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Highly stable anionic silicone emulsion with excellent shelf life and freeze-thaw resistance.
Delivers superior softness, smoothness, and hydrophobicity to treated substrates.
Compatible with cationic, nonionic, and amphoteric systems in formulation blends.
Low foaming profile suitable for high-shear processing and continuous industrial applications.
Eco-preferred formulation with low VOC content and no APEOs or formaldehyde donors.
Textile finishing for cotton, polyester, and blended fabrics to enhance hand feel and wrinkle recovery.
Personal care formulations including conditioners, shampoos, and leave-on hair treatments.
Leather finishing to improve surface lubricity, water repellency, and grain flexibility.
Nonwovens treatment for hygiene products such as baby wipes and feminine care materials.
Industrial coatings additives for improved substrate wetting and surface slip.
| Chemical Type | Dimethicone-based anionic silicone emulsion |
| Product Form | White to off-white liquid emulsion |
| Appearance | Opaque, homogeneous liquid |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 5.5 – 7.0 |
| Active Content (wt%) | 35.0 ± 1.0% |
| Viscosity (25°C, mPa·s) | 100 – 400 (Brookfield RVT, spindle #3, 20 rpm) |
| Particle Size (D50, nm) | 150 – 300 |
| Storage Stability | ≥12 months at 5–30°C in sealed container |
Q1: What is the primary function of Dow XIAMEETER MEM-0036 in coating and ink formulations?
A: Dow XIAMEETER MEM-0036 is a non-ionic silicone emulsion designed to provide surface leveling, substrate wetting, and foam control in water-based coatings, inks, and adhesives. It helps reduce surface defects such as craters, orange peel, and pinholes while improving gloss uniformity and substrate coverage.
Q2: Is MEM-0036 compatible with common water-based polymer systems like acrylics, vinyl acetates, and styrene-butadiene dispersions?
A: Yes, MEM-0036 exhibits broad compatibility with most anionic and non-ionic aqueous polymer dispersions. It is generally stable in pH ranges from 5 to 9 and can be incorporated during or after polymer synthesis, depending on process requirements.
Q3: How should MEM-0036 be added to a formulation to ensure optimal performance?
A: For best results, MEM-0036 should be added under gentle agitation—typically during the let-down stage—to avoid excessive shear that may destabilize the emulsion. Pre-dilution with water or a compatible co-solvent is recommended when blending into high-viscosity or low-pH systems.
Q4: Does MEM-0036 affect the drying time or final film properties of coatings?
A: MEM-0036 is formulated to minimize interference with drying kinetics and film formation. At typical use levels, it does not significantly delay drying or compromise hardness, flexibility, or adhesion—though final performance should always be verified in the target formulation.
Q5: Can MEM-0036 be used in food-contact or pharmaceutical-related applications?
A: MEM-0036 is not specifically designed or certified for direct food-contact or pharmaceutical use. Customers intending such applications must conduct their own regulatory evaluation and obtain appropriate safety and compliance documentation prior to use.
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