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

WACKER WETSOFT NE 230 Silicone Emulsion

WACKER WETSOFT NE 230 is a high-performance anionic silicone emulsion from WACKER’s WETSOFT series, delivering exceptional softness, smoothness and hydrophobicity to textiles. It ensures excellent compatibility with common auxiliaries, stable emulsion behavior and uniform application. Widely used in finishing cotton, polyester and blends for apparel, home textiles and technical fabrics.
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Features Of WACKER WETSOFT NE 230 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Highly stable anionic silicone emulsion offering excellent compatibility with cationic, anionic, and nonionic systems.

  2. Delivers superior softness, smoothness, and drape enhancement to textile substrates without compromising breathability.

  3. Low foaming profile ensures reliable performance in continuous pad-batch and exhaust dyeing applications.

  4. Good washfastness and thermal stability up to 180 °C during curing processes.

  5. Free of APEOs (alkylphenol ethoxylates) and compliant with ZDHC MRSL Version 3.1 and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class II requirements.

Typical Applications Of WACKER WETSOFT NE 230 Silicone Emulsion

  1. Cotton and cotton-blend woven fabrics for apparel and home textiles.

  2. Knitted jersey, interlock, and fleece fabrics requiring durable soft hand feel.

  3. Nonwovens used in hygiene products and technical textiles.

  4. Denim finishing for enhanced suppleness and reduced stiffness after stone or enzyme wash.

  5. Functional finishing of polyester/cotton blends in combined dyeing and softening processes.

Specifications Of WACKER WETSOFT NE 230 Silicone Emulsion

Chemical TypeAnionic polyether-modified silicone emulsion
Product FormOpaque white liquid
AppearanceHomogeneous, slightly opalescent emulsion
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5 – 6.5
Active Content28 – 32 wt-%
Viscosity (Brookfield RV, spindle #3, 20 rpm, 23 °C)200 – 600 mPa·s
Storage Stability (unopened, 5–30 °C)≥ 6 months
Primary ApplicationsTextile softening, hand-feel modification, and surface lubricity enhancement


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