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

WACKER FC 218 Silicone Emulsion

WACKER FC 218 is a high-performance silicone emulsion from WACKER’s FC series, designed for textile softening and hydrophobic finishing. It delivers excellent lubricity, smoothness, and durable water repellency on natural and synthetic fibers without compromising breathability or dye affinity. Stable in acidic to neutral baths, it’s widely used in garment and home textile processing.
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Features Of WACKER FC 218 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Highly stable anionic silicone emulsion with excellent shelf life under standard storage conditions.

  2. Provides superior surface slip and softening effects on textiles without compromising breathability.

  3. Compatible with common textile auxiliaries, including dyes, wetting agents, and resin finishes.

  4. Low foaming profile, suitable for continuous pad-batch and exhaust dyeing processes.

  5. Non-yellowing formulation ideal for light-colored and sensitive synthetic and blended fabrics.

Typical Applications Of WACKER FC 218 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Softening and hand-feel enhancement in cotton, polyester-cotton blends, and rayon textiles.

  2. Finishing agent for technical textiles requiring improved abrasion resistance and smoothness.

  3. Component in high-performance garment wash treatments for denim and casual wear.

  4. Surface modifier in nonwovens used for hygiene and medical applications.

Specifications Of WACKER FC 218 Silicone Emulsion

Chemical TypeAnionic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) emulsion
Product FormAqueous emulsion
AppearanceOpaque white to slightly bluish liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5 – 6.5
Solids Content (wt. %)20.0 – 22.0
Viscosity (mPa·s, Brookfield RVT, #2 spindle, 20 rpm, 23 °C)100 – 500
Particle Size (D50, nm)100 – 200
Storage Stability (unopened, 5–30 °C)≥ 6 months


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