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

WACKER WETSOFT NE 580 Silicone Emulsion

WACKER WETSOFT NE 580 is a high-performance anionic silicone emulsion from WACKER’s WETSOFT series, designed for textile softening and hydrophobic finishing. It delivers excellent hand feel, wash durability, and compatibility with common auxiliaries. Ideal for cotton, polyester, and blends, it ensures uniform application and stable emulsion performance under varying pH and temperature conditions.
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Features Of WACKER WETSOFT NE 580 Silicone Emulsion

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

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

  3. Offers outstanding compatibility with common textile auxiliaries, including wetting agents and dyeing assistants.

  4. Low foaming profile ensures reliable performance in continuous pad-batch and exhaust processes.

  5. Eco-preferred formulation with low APEO content and compliance with ZDHC MRSL v3.1 Level 1.

Typical Applications Of WACKER WETSOFT NE 580 Silicone Emulsion

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

  2. Softening treatment of knitted fabrics in dye houses and finishing mills.

  3. Enhancement of hand feel in nonwovens used for hygiene and medical applications.

  4. Post-treatment of technical textiles requiring hydrophobicity retention and tactile improvement.

Specifications Of WACKER WETSOFT NE 580 Silicone Emulsion

Chemical TypeAnionic polyether-modified silicone emulsion
Product FormAqueous emulsion
AppearanceOpaque, milky-white liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution, 20 °C)5.5 – 6.5
Solids Content (wt. %)28.0 – 30.0
Density (20 °C, g/cm³)0.98 – 1.02
Viscosity (mPa·s, Brookfield RVT, #2 spindle, 20 rpm)100 – 400
Primary ApplicationsTextile softening, hand-feel enhancement, fabric conditioning


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