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

Wacker POWERSOFT PE 280 Silicone Emulsion

Wacker POWERSOFT PE 280 is a high-performance anionic silicone emulsion from Wacker’s POWERSOFT PE series, delivering exceptional softness, smoothness, and hydrophobicity to textiles. Ideal for polyester and blends, it enhances hand feel without compromising breathability or dye uptake. Widely used in apparel, home textiles, and technical fabrics for durable, eco-friendly finishing.
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Features Of Wacker POWERSOFT PE 280 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 binders, thickeners, and wetting agents.

  4. Enables low-temperature curing (≥100 °C), supporting energy-efficient finishing processes.

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

Typical Applications Of Wacker POWERSOFT PE 280 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Cotton and cotton-blend fabric softening in exhaust and pad-dry-cure finishing lines.

  2. Softening and hand-feel modification of knitted and woven polyester, nylon, and acrylic textiles.

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

  4. Performance enhancement in technical textiles requiring balanced softness and dimensional stability.

  5. Component in multi-functional textile formulations for apparel, workwear, and sportswear applications.

Specifications Of Wacker POWERSOFT PE 280 Silicone Emulsion

Chemical TypeAnionic polyether-modified silicone emulsion
Product FormAqueous emulsion
AppearanceOpaque white to slightly bluish liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5 – 6.5
Solids Content (wt. %)28.0 ± 1.0
Viscosity (mPa·s, Brookfield RVT, spindle #3, 20 rpm, 23 °C)100 – 400
Particle Size (D50, nm)120 – 180
Storage Stability (25 °C, 3 months)No phase separation or coagulation observed


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