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

WACKER E 1656 Silicone Emulsion

WACKER E 1656 is a high-performance anionic silicone emulsion from WACKER’s SILRES® series, designed for textile softening and hydrophobic finishing. It delivers excellent lubricity, smoothness, and durable water repellency on natural and synthetic fibers without impairing breathability or dye uptake. Stable in acidic to neutral baths, it ensures easy handling and uniform application in industrial textile processing.
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Features Of WACKER E 1656 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Highly stable anionic silicone emulsion with excellent shelf life and freeze-thaw resistance.

  2. Provides outstanding lubricity, softness, and hydrophobicity on textile and nonwoven substrates.

  3. Low foaming profile suitable for high-speed industrial processing including padding, spraying, and foam application.

  4. Compatible with common textile auxiliaries such as resins, flame retardants, and wetting agents.

  5. Eco-friendly formulation compliant with ZDHC MRSL v3.1 and meets OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class II requirements.

Typical Applications Of WACKER E 1656 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Softening and hydrophobization of woven and knitted cotton, polyester, and blended fabrics.

  2. Surface treatment of nonwovens for hygiene products (e.g., baby wipes, feminine care materials).

  3. Finishing agent in technical textiles requiring low surface friction and anti-static properties.

  4. Component in coatings and impregnation systems for paper and fiberboard substrates.

  5. Functional additive in leather finishing to enhance grain smoothness and water repellency.

Specifications Of WACKER E 1656 Silicone Emulsion

Chemical TypeAnionic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) emulsion
Product FormAqueous emulsion
AppearanceOpaque white to slightly bluish liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5 – 7.0
Solids Content (wt. %)28.0 – 30.0
Viscosity (mPa·s, Brookfield RVT, #2 spindle, 20 rpm, 23 °C)100 – 400
Particle Size (D50, nm)150 – 300
Primary ApplicationsTextile & nonwoven softening, hydrophobization, and surface modification


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