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

Wacker POWERSOFT FE 55 Silicone Emulsion

Wacker POWERSOFT FE 55 is a high-performance silicone emulsion from Wacker’s POWERSOFT series, designed for softening and hydrophobizing textiles. It delivers excellent hand feel, wash-fastness, and compatibility with other auxiliaries. Widely used in polyester, cotton, and blends for durable softness without yellowing or stickiness.
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Features Of Wacker POWERSOFT FE 55 Silicone Emulsion

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

  2. Delivers superior softness, smoothness, and drape enhancement to textile substrates.

  3. Offers outstanding compatibility with common textile auxiliaries, including wetting agents and fixing resins.

  4. Enables low-foaming performance during pad-batch and continuous dyeing/finishing processes.

  5. Provides durable hydrophobicity and improved abrasion resistance without compromising breathability.

Typical Applications Of Wacker POWERSOFT FE 55 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Cotton and cotton-blend fabric softening in exhaust and padding applications.

  2. Soft finishing of knitted and woven polyester, nylon, and acetate textiles.

  3. Functional finishing for home textiles including bed linens, towels, and upholstery fabrics.

  4. Enhancement of hand feel in technical textiles requiring comfort and flexibility.

  5. Finishing aid in nonwovens production for hygiene and medical-grade materials.

Specifications Of Wacker POWERSOFT FE 55 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. %)54.0 – 56.0
Density (20 °C)Approx. 0.98 – 1.02 g/cm³
Viscosity (Brookfield RVT, spindle #3, 20 rpm, 20 °C)100 – 300 mPa·s
Storage Stability (unopened, 5–30 °C)≥ 12 months


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