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

DOWSIL FZ-4602 Silicone Emulsion

DOWSIL FZ-4602 is a high-performance silicone emulsion from Dow’s DOWSIL™ portfolio, designed for textile softening and hydrophobic finishing. It delivers excellent lubricity, smooth hand feel, and durable water repellency on natural and synthetic fabrics without compromising breathability or dye affinity. Stable in acidic to neutral systems, it’s widely used in garment washing, coating, and nonwoven treatment applications.
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Features Of DOWSIL FZ-4602 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Non-ionic, stable silicone emulsion compatible with a broad range of water-based systems.

  2. Delivers excellent softening, lubricity, and surface slip to treated substrates.

  3. Provides good wash-fastness and durability in textile finishing applications.

  4. Low foaming profile suitable for high-shear processing and continuous industrial operations.

  5. Eco-preferred formulation with low VOC content and no APEOs or heavy metals.

Typical Applications Of DOWSIL FZ-4602 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Textile softening and hand-build enhancement for cotton, polyester, and blends.

  2. Finishing agent for nonwovens used in hygiene, medical, and filtration products.

  3. Surface treatment additive for paper and paperboard to improve smoothness and foldability.

  4. Component in water-based coatings and adhesives for improved substrate release and mar resistance.

  5. Conditioning agent in industrial cleaning formulations for fabric and hard-surface care.

Specifications Of DOWSIL FZ-4602 Silicone Emulsion

Chemical TypeMethyl-phenyl functional polydimethylsiloxane emulsion
Product FormAqueous emulsion
AppearanceOpaque white to off-white liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)5.5 – 7.0
Active Content30 ± 1 wt%
Viscosity (Brookfield, #2 spindle, 25°C)50 – 200 cP
Particle Size (D50)0.15 – 0.35 µm
Freeze-Thaw StabilityPasses 3 cycles (–10°C for 16 h / 25°C for 8 h)


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