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

Wacker POWERSOFT AE 61 Silicone Emulsion

Wacker POWERSOFT AE 61 is a high-performance silicone emulsion from Wacker’s POWERSOFT series, designed for textile softening and hydrophobic finishing. It delivers excellent lubricity, smooth hand feel, and durable water repellency on natural and synthetic fibers without compromising breathability or dye uptake. Widely used in apparel, home textiles, and technical fabrics for eco-friendly, low-VOC processing.
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Features Of Wacker POWERSOFT AE 61 Silicone Emulsion

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

  2. Provides superior softness, smoothness, and drape enhancement to textile fibers without compromising breathability.

  3. Excellent compatibility with common textile auxiliaries including anionic and nonionic agents.

  4. Low yellowing tendency — ideal for light-colored and white fabrics requiring high whiteness retention.

  5. Eco-friendly formulation compliant with ZDHC MRSL Version 3.0 and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Class II requirements.

Typical Applications Of Wacker POWERSOFT AE 61 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Cotton and cotton-blend fabric finishing for apparel and home textiles.

  2. Softening treatment of knitted fabrics in continuous pad-dry-cure processes.

  3. Finishing of nonwovens used in hygiene and medical applications.

  4. Functional finishing of technical textiles requiring enhanced handle and reduced friction.

  5. Post-treatment of digitally printed fabrics to restore hand feel and improve rub fastness.

Specifications Of Wacker POWERSOFT AE 61 Silicone Emulsion

Chemical TypeAnionic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) emulsion
Product FormAqueous emulsion
AppearanceOpaque white to slightly bluish liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 25 °C)5.5 – 6.5
Silicone Content60 – 62 wt-%
Viscosity (Brookfield RVT, spindle #3, 25 °C)500 – 1,500 mPa·s
Particle Size (D50)Approx. 0.15 – 0.25 µm
Storage Stability (unopened, 5–30 °C)≥ 12 months


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