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Consumer Care | HouseHolD<br />
tHe Future is now.<br />
inspiration For<br />
ComFortaBle liVing.<br />
Creating tomorrow’s solutions
WACKER’s state-of-the-art<br />
technology and premium<br />
service focus on four central<br />
megatrends.<br />
I want...
... self-cleanIng<br />
shoes.<br />
Megatrend<br />
ConVenienCe<br />
Only if you want to recognize a person’s desires and<br />
needs can you convince future consumers.
Megatrend:<br />
ConvenienCe<br />
Less is more. That is the central focus for achieving<br />
consumer comfort. Less material, less time, lower costs,<br />
less effort — and, all that, naturally as comfortably as<br />
possible.<br />
Functional silicone-based defoamers have everything<br />
under control in washing and cleaning. In fabric softeners,<br />
our silicone fluids, silicone rubber dispersions and<br />
silicone fluid emulsions provide reliable performance<br />
and fascinating effects without any build-up in fabrics.<br />
In applications involving impregnation with hydrophobic<br />
and stain-resistant silicones, our detergent<br />
additives convince with superior results — even without<br />
fluorocarbon resins. Polishes formulated with silicone<br />
resins, silicone release agents and silicone waxes<br />
perform durably and highly effectively on diverse<br />
surfaces.
I want...
... that my jeans<br />
stay blue after<br />
every wash.<br />
Megatrend<br />
reliaBility<br />
Only if you rely on lasting quality and reliable<br />
partners will you succeed on tomorrow’s markets.
Megatrend:<br />
Reliability<br />
Anyone who wants to be that one decisive step ahead<br />
of the competition has to have lasting quality, the<br />
courage to be innovative, and a reliable partner. We<br />
develop new products together with our customers<br />
and optimize their existing products.<br />
WACKER is globally present for you on five<br />
continents with an effective competence and service<br />
network. At our technical centers, we not only meet<br />
the market trends of advanced economies, but also<br />
develop specialty products for dynamic emerging<br />
regions. Globally established and regionally present,<br />
we offer our customers local and well-coordinated<br />
support for their products and formulations in our<br />
technical centers.<br />
WACKER invests an above-average 4 to 5 percent of<br />
sales in research and development. As a researchintensive<br />
and publically listed technology company,<br />
we focus today on trend-setting solutions for tomorrow.<br />
As a family-oriented company, we think and act<br />
responsibly for present and future generations.
I want...
... to save enough<br />
drInkIng water<br />
for my kIds<br />
every tIme I wash<br />
by hand.<br />
Megatrend<br />
sustainaBility<br />
Only if you act ecologically, economically and with<br />
social responsibility will you be able to convince<br />
people in the future.
Megatrend:<br />
SuStainability<br />
WACKER’s commitment to sustainability is oriented to ecological,<br />
economical and social aspects. We have committed<br />
ourselves to the international Responsible Care ® and Global<br />
Compact initiatives. This means that we repeatedly assess<br />
our actions and observe standards that are stricter than<br />
legally required.<br />
At our plants, we optimize systems and implement new<br />
structures to save materials and energy and to reduce<br />
waste and emissions. In highly complex material cycles,<br />
by-products and process energy are returned to production<br />
and used as raw materials for creating further value.<br />
Through our product-development and production activities,<br />
we meet the great challenges posed by global megatrends.<br />
That’s why our portfolio increasingly focuses on products and<br />
solutions that contribute substantially to energy efficiency and<br />
climate protection.
I want...
... clothIng wIth<br />
buIlt-In mosquIto<br />
repellent.<br />
Megatrend<br />
HealtH & well-Being<br />
Only if you help society and individuals stay fit<br />
and healthy will you gain a valuable market share<br />
tomorrow.
Megatrend:<br />
HealtH & Well-being<br />
Today’s consumers associate well-being with basic<br />
needs, such as health and good living. Feeling<br />
comfortable is at the top of their wish list.<br />
Soft and highly absorbent terry-cloth products are<br />
pure luxury on the skin. Innovative silicone fluids and<br />
silicone emulsions create these effects for producers<br />
of noticeably hydrophilic fabric softeners.<br />
Special silicone-based softeners provide a perceptibly<br />
soft-feel to tissue surfaces. Silicone additives<br />
combined with essential oils deliver refreshing<br />
effects.
<strong>Wacker</strong> <strong>Chemie</strong> AG<br />
Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4<br />
81737 München, Germany<br />
info.silicones@wacker.com<br />
www.wacker.com/household<br />
The data presented in this brochure are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on<br />
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this brochure should be<br />
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used. The<br />
information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if nesessary, clarifying the position.<br />
Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.<br />
6823e/09.11
HouseHold Care | Tissue<br />
i WaNT PreMiuM Tissues.<br />
CreaTiNg ToMorroW’s soluTioNs
siliCoNes For PreMiuM Tissues<br />
The paper used in tissues must meet tough demands: it must be odor-neutral or have a fresh<br />
fragrance, and most importantly it must be fluffy soft and gentle on the skin, yet easy to fold, tear<br />
resistant and absorbent. Regional consumer preferences need to be taken into account as well.<br />
Innovative softener molecules from WACKER have been developed especially for tissue products<br />
and will help you create a marketable product that will meet consumer demands.<br />
Increasingly, softness is becoming one<br />
of the fundamental hallmarks of quality<br />
tissue products.<br />
By reducing the friction between paper<br />
and skin, these new, uniquely designed<br />
functional silicones significantly improve<br />
the feel of tissues, lending them a noticeable<br />
silky softness.<br />
siliCoNe soFTeNers – disCoVer Your<br />
PoTeNTial WiTH NeW seNsorY eFFeCTs<br />
Not only do the new softener molecules lend tissues the extraordinary feel which is the hallmark<br />
of silicone — they also generate completely new sensory effects. They make paper towels, facial<br />
tissues, bathroom tissue and napkins feel gentle on the skin and fluffy soft, or, if combined with<br />
special additives, give them a pleasing fragrance. Moreover, combining tissue softeners with<br />
other softeners and/or wellness additives such as aloe vera, jojoba, vitamin E and shea butter<br />
represents an effective way of expanding the range of applications for these products.
eadY To use or CusToMiZed?<br />
You HaVe THe CHoiCe.<br />
All of our tissue softener formulations are ready to use and have been fine-tuned to meet the<br />
specialized needs of the industry. Our emulsions are stable, easy to clean and to dilute with<br />
water and characterized by low viscosity, making them particularly easy to apply.<br />
To combat any undesirable foam that may form, WACKER offers a comprehensive line of<br />
compatible, highly effective SILFOAM ® antifoam agents.<br />
Upon request, we will also work closely with you to develop individual softener formulations<br />
that are tailored to your specific needs and to the unique circumstances of regional markets.<br />
Why Use WACKER Silicones in Your Formulations?<br />
Our silicone-based softeners are suitable for all commonly used coating techniques. An automated<br />
spray coating system and a laboratory roll coating system available at WACKER allow<br />
us to process untreated client samples and select the product that’s right for you. Experienced<br />
specialists, tested products, extensive coating methods and tests all ensure that your formulations<br />
will be perfectly balanced and contribute to a competitive portfolio of marketable,<br />
consumer-oriented premium tissues.<br />
For more information on trendsetting WACKER tissue solutions with innovative silicone products<br />
visit www.wacker.com/household-science<br />
SILFOAM ® and WACKER ® are registered trademarks of <strong>Wacker</strong> <strong>Chemie</strong> AG.
<strong>Wacker</strong> <strong>Chemie</strong> AG<br />
Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4<br />
81737 München, Germany<br />
info.silicones@wacker.com<br />
www.wacker.com/household<br />
The data presented in this brochure are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on<br />
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this brochure should be<br />
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.<br />
The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if nesessary, clarifying the<br />
position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.
HouseHold Care | surFaCe Care<br />
I WaNT surFaCe Care WITH<br />
ProTeCTIVe sHINe.<br />
CreaTINg TomorroW’s soluTIoNs
sIlICoNes For<br />
smarT surFaCe Care<br />
The surface finish of a material acts as its business card. Leather, plastic, textile, metal, glass,<br />
wood or stone – whatever the material, the finish is a crucial factor in how the quality is perceived.<br />
If a surface is to have lasting good looks, it needs effective protection and care. The<br />
silicones which WACKER produces specifically for household-care products make invaluable<br />
formulating and handling additives.<br />
WACKER ® and ELASTOSIL ® are registered trademarks of <strong>Wacker</strong> <strong>Chemie</strong> AG.<br />
No matter which of our standard silicone<br />
fluids, organo-modified silicone fluids, silicone<br />
resins, silicone waxes or O/W emulsions<br />
you use, you can be sure they will give your<br />
high-end household-care products precisely<br />
the right property profile that today’s consumers<br />
want. Silicone active ingredients from<br />
WACKER come in a comprehensive range<br />
of viscosities spanning a whole host of<br />
applications. These ready-to-use, tailored<br />
household-care products make buffing<br />
easier, boost shine and depth of shade,<br />
and provide surfaces with lasting protection<br />
against damage.
sIlICoNe FluIds –<br />
greaT VarIeTY<br />
Polydimethylsiloxanes<br />
The standard grades in the WACKER ® AK Silicone Fluid line come in a wide range of viscosities,<br />
from 10 mm² s - ¹ to 200,000 mm² s - ¹, to suit your application. The low-viscosity AK silicone<br />
fluids boost polishability, while the high-viscosity grades intensify the end product’s shine and<br />
depth of shade – even as they are being applied.<br />
Amino Polydimethylsiloxanes<br />
Amino polydimethylsiloxanes are available as reactive and unreactive products with different<br />
contents of aminoalkyl groups. Reactive grades crosslink to yield an insoluble polymer film that<br />
offers good detergent resistance and protective action. Unreactive grades are characterized by<br />
excellent active-ingredient stability and a very long shelf life. All amino polydimethylsiloxanes<br />
offer outstanding polishability, high color saturation, and water repellency.<br />
Silicone Resins<br />
Silicone resins can be combined with WACKER ® AK Silicone Fluids to create a highly durable,<br />
water-repellent protective film whose hardness can be adjusted with precision. Silicone resins<br />
from WACKER are thus ideal for premium-category household-care products.
For ComForTaBle<br />
surFaCe soluTIoNs<br />
Silicone Waxes<br />
Silicone waxes from WACKER lead the field when it comes to water repellency, far outperforming<br />
standard silicone fluids, amino silicone fluids and silicone resins in this regard.<br />
Our silicone waxes therefore are ideal for formulating premium household-care products<br />
and specialty impregnating agents.<br />
Silicone Emulsions<br />
For those manufacturers of household-care products who do not have emulsification facilities<br />
of their own, we also offer O/W emulsions of our major silicone active ingredients. All silicone<br />
emulsions from WACKER offer the same good performance as their silicone active ingredients<br />
in the respective applications.<br />
Pigment Pastes<br />
Our practical ELASTOSIL ® FL Pigment Pastes are easy to handle and ready to use. Consisting<br />
of pigments and reactive silicone polymers, they are simply incorporated into the oil phase of<br />
the shoe polish and are ideal for dyeing shoe-care products.
PerFeCT ParTNer<br />
For eaCH maTerIal<br />
Why Use WACKER Silicones in Your Formulations?<br />
No matter what the material is or where it is used, silicone active ingredients from WACKER<br />
always yield perfect results in the formulation of high-quality household-care products. Our<br />
surface-care products are comprehensively tested and designed for outstanding compatibility<br />
in your formulations. On request, we will gladly develop new product formulations and readyto-use<br />
polishes for you, as well as perform tests in accordance with your guide formulations.<br />
Shoe & Leather Polishes: Waxes, silicone fluids and pigments create brilliant shine combined<br />
with easier buffability.<br />
Fluorine-Free Textile & Leather Impregnation: The silicone active ingredients penetrate deep<br />
into the fabric, imparting a high level of water repellency while preserving the breathability of<br />
functional textiles.<br />
Metal & Glass-Ceramics Polishes: Liquid or paste silicone products bestow brilliant shine and<br />
form an effective protective film.<br />
Furniture Polishes: Silicone-based liquid O/W emulsions that can impart high levels of shine,<br />
color saturation and lasting protection are available.<br />
Floor Polishes: Silicones, waxes and polymers protect floor coverings, rendering them dirtrepellent,<br />
non-slip and durable.<br />
Wood & Stone Impregnation: Silicone active ingredients penetrate deep into the material to<br />
form a highly water-repellent protective film on the surface.<br />
For more information on trendsetting WACKER surface-care solutions with innovative silicone<br />
products visit www.wacker.com/household-science
<strong>Wacker</strong> <strong>Chemie</strong> AG<br />
Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4<br />
81737 München, Germany<br />
info.silicones@wacker.com<br />
www.wacker.com/household<br />
The data presented in this brochure are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on<br />
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this brochure should be<br />
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.<br />
The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if nesessary, clarifying the<br />
position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.
HouseHold Care | FaBrIC Care<br />
I WaNT a FaBrIC WITH<br />
a Feel-Good-eFFeCT.<br />
CreaTING TomorroW’s soluTIoNs
sIlICoNes For<br />
Feel-Good FaBrICs<br />
The modern consumer does not associate fabrics only with an article of clothing or an article of<br />
daily use. Regardless of whether it is a towel or a pair of trousers – the important thing is what a<br />
fabric feels like. Silicones are the substances that consumer dreams are made of: only silicones<br />
with their extremely low fiber-fiber friction provide for a silky softness, which no other softener has<br />
achieved to date. But they can do still more: when they are mixed with esterquat, pleasant and<br />
functional effects are possible with an excellent price-performance ratio.<br />
Bereck’s mechanism of action<br />
The active ingredients of a fabric<br />
softener should both reduce the friction<br />
between the individual fibers and<br />
fiber-metal friction. Only in this manner<br />
can undesirable consequences in<br />
the washing process be avoided.<br />
In this context, silicones are valuable<br />
aids: They have a pronounced lubricating<br />
and softening effect on textile fibers<br />
and are therefore favored in textile<br />
finishing.<br />
Due to the high flexibility of their Si-O-Si backbone, silicone polymers exhibit a good spreading<br />
action as well as an excellent lubricating action on the fibers when they are deposited there.<br />
As a result of the possibilities of different functionalization, e.g. with amino groups, they can be<br />
anchored directly to the fibers.
sIlICoNe soFTeNers –<br />
THe NeW GeNeraTIoN<br />
Do you want products that provide excellent textile-conditioning effects? WACKER makes it easy<br />
for you to meet modern consumers’ requirements. Our products enable the formulation of highly<br />
effective silicone-based fabric softeners without build-up on the fabric.<br />
Rewetting<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
10<br />
0<br />
360mg esterquat 354mg esterquat +<br />
12mg silicone<br />
Rewetting<br />
product<br />
Softness, max<br />
Softness, min<br />
350mg esterquat +<br />
24mg silicone<br />
product<br />
Softness, mean concentration [mg/L]<br />
346mg esterquat +<br />
36mg silicone<br />
product<br />
The silicone product is an emulsion of an aminofunctional silicone.<br />
342mg esterquat +<br />
48mg silicone<br />
product<br />
338mg esterquat +<br />
60mg silicone<br />
product<br />
The combination of softeners based on esterquat and silicones provides various effects through<br />
selective use of these specialty formulations in the soft-rinse cycle.<br />
10,0<br />
9,0<br />
8,0<br />
7,0<br />
6,0<br />
5,0<br />
4,0<br />
3,0<br />
2,0<br />
1,0<br />
0,0<br />
Softness
For ComForTaBle<br />
TeXTIle-CoNdITIoNING eFFeCTs<br />
Hydrophilic Silicone Softener<br />
New softener molecules ensure the silky softness characteristics typical of silicones and simultaneously<br />
ensure a high absorbency in the textile. A concentrated aqueous macroemulsion<br />
results in a supple softness concentrated at the surface. Cotton remains absorbent, and<br />
synthetic fibers are given hydrophilic properties.<br />
Wrinkle Protection<br />
The aqueous emulsion of a low-viscosity, reactive silicone fluid formulation for use in fabric<br />
softeners increases the resilience of the fibers by reducing fiber-fiber friction. Articles of clothing<br />
treated with Fabric Care exhibit substantially fewer wrinkles, are even smoother after the subsequent<br />
washing, and need less ironing.<br />
Easy Ironing<br />
Functional silicone fluids and silicone rubber dispersions were developed specifically for use in<br />
fabric softeners and in ironing sprays, and provide consumers with a time-saving easy-ironing<br />
effect.<br />
Fast Drying<br />
Used in the last rinse cycle, polar-modified silicones, so-called superwetters, result in a faster,<br />
significant dewatering of the fibers during the spin cycle. That saves the drying time on the<br />
clothesline as well as in the dryer after the wash cycle, reducing the energy consumption and<br />
electricity costs in the machine drying cycle.<br />
Water & Soil Repellency<br />
In order for functional sportswear to remain permanently hydrophobic and soil-repellent, these<br />
high-tech textiles must be periodically reimpregnated. Special impregnation sprays or wash<br />
impregnation attend to that independently in the last rinse cycle. And most importantly, with<br />
WACKER Fabric Care this is even achieved without the addition of solvents and fluorocarbon<br />
resins.
sIlICoNes aNd esTerQuaT –<br />
aN eFFeCTIVe ComBINaTIoN<br />
Why Use WACKER Silicones in Your Formulations?<br />
In exhaustive tests, the performance of silicone emulsions for textile care compared to a typical<br />
fabric softener with organic softening agents – particularly with esterquat as active ingredient —<br />
was investigated. It became apparent that the best results in conventional textile effects such as<br />
softness, hydrophilicity, wrinkle-protection, or easy ironing were achieved using silicone active<br />
ingredients combined with organic esterquat.<br />
Wrinkle<br />
protection<br />
Tested fabrics:<br />
softening:<br />
sliding iron test:<br />
Ironing test:<br />
Organic Softener<br />
Wrinkle<br />
removal<br />
softening<br />
100<br />
80<br />
60<br />
40<br />
20 0<br />
rewetting<br />
easy ironing<br />
Terry towels<br />
Cotton and cotton-polyester<br />
Cotton and cotton-polyester<br />
The silicone product is an emulsion of an aminofunctional silicone.<br />
Wrinkle<br />
protection<br />
Wrinkle protection:<br />
rewetting:<br />
Wrinkles after washing:<br />
Organic Softener<br />
+ silicone product<br />
Wrinkle<br />
removal<br />
softening<br />
100<br />
80<br />
60<br />
40<br />
20 0<br />
rewetting<br />
easy ironing<br />
Cotton-polyester<br />
Cotton<br />
Cotton-polyester<br />
What’s more, the comparison tests showed that silicones are also cost-effective, competitive<br />
alternatives. Silicones can generally be more readily applied to fibers when they are used in<br />
combination with quaternary ammonium compounds. These organic products provide important<br />
basic properties and simultaneously support the deposition of silicone products on the<br />
fibers. Plus, they are hard to beat in terms of their outstanding additional effects even when<br />
used in small amounts, thereby extending the functional spectrum of organic softening agents.<br />
For more information on trendsetting WACKER Fabric Care solutions with innovative silicone<br />
products visit www.wacker.com/household-science
<strong>Wacker</strong> <strong>Chemie</strong> AG<br />
Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4<br />
81737 München, Germany<br />
info.silicones@wacker.com<br />
www.wacker.com/household<br />
The data presented in this brochure are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on<br />
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this brochure should be<br />
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.<br />
The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if nesessary, clarifying the<br />
position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.
HouseHold Care | FoaM CoNTrol<br />
CreaTING ToMorroW’s soluTIoNs<br />
I WaNT a deTerGeNT THaT<br />
TreaTs BoTH lauNdrY aNd THe<br />
eNVIroNMeNT WITH Care.
sIlICoNes For<br />
eFFICIeNT WasHING<br />
Foam is a normal side effect of machine washing with liquid or powder detergents. But it is not<br />
just the surfactants in the detergent formulations that are responsible for the foam. The movement<br />
of the laundry during the wash cycle, the temperature, water hardness, ionic strength, pH<br />
and machine load, type of laundry and degree of soiling are also contributory factors.<br />
Foam is crucial to the quality of a laundry wash. In moderation, it protects the laundry. But too<br />
much of it can affect the machine’s performance and the washing process itself and, what is<br />
more, increases water consumption.<br />
Antifoam agents from WACKER are a highly efficient and reliable means of controlling foam<br />
in detergent formulations: for clean laundry, optimum processes and reduced water consumption<br />
– it‘s all about not too much and not too little.<br />
The silicone-based SILFOAM ® series of antifoam agents are tailored to the requirements of<br />
manufacturers of powder and liquid detergents. They are suitable for every type of detergent<br />
and are proven to be much more effective than organic defoamers. Additionally, SILFOAM ®<br />
meets the needs of modern consumers for ecologically sound products that give a good wash,<br />
are easy to handle and conserve water and energy.<br />
SILFOAM ® and WACKER ® are registered trademarks of <strong>Wacker</strong> <strong>Chemie</strong> AG.
sIlICoNe aNTIFoaM aGeNTs –<br />
a PerFeCT ParTNer<br />
Ideal for Every Machine<br />
Different types of washing machine are used around the world. Europeans and, increasingly,<br />
Americans prefer high efficiency machines, i.e. front loaders with a horizontal axis. These do a<br />
good wash, but generate a lot of foam in the process. Foam control is therefore essential for this<br />
type of machine. Using SILFOAM ® antifoam products in detergents for front loaders eliminates<br />
this problem. Top loaders generate much less foam than front loaders. However, they consume<br />
more water during washing and rinsing.<br />
Optimum Results with Every Detergent Formulation<br />
Surfactants are one of the active agents contained in detergents. They lower the surface tension<br />
of the water, and so enable the wash liquor to readily wet the textile fibers. They also help the<br />
wash liquor to wet the dirt, which is often greasy, and to remove it from the fiber. By accumulating<br />
at the interface between air and water, surfactants stabilize the foam lamellae. Surfactants vary<br />
in their capacity to generate foam. When it comes to defoaming detergent powders, SILFOAM ®<br />
antifoam compounds and powders are ideal. For liquid detergents, WACKER has developed selfdispersing,<br />
water-free SILFOAM ® antifoam agents. For gel detergents, high-viscosity SILFOAM ®<br />
products and antifoam emulsions can be used.
suPerIor ProCessING auXIlIarIes<br />
aNd deFoaMers<br />
SILFOAM ® antifoam agents open up a wide range of applications to manufacturers of liquid<br />
and powder detergents and make compelling, effective process auxiliaries in all production<br />
processes, as well as effective foam brakes in the end product. WACKER can offer you various<br />
systems for producing detergents:<br />
Powder Detergents<br />
• Slurry Deaeration<br />
Silicone antifoam agents are used for deaerating the slurry before spray-drying.<br />
• Post-Addition<br />
Addition of a ready-to-use silicone antifoam powder or spray liquid antifoam, along<br />
with other heat-sensitive components, to powder detergent.<br />
Liquid Detergents<br />
• End Product<br />
Antifoam agents disperse in liquid detergents without leaving deposits and remain<br />
stably dispersed in solution.<br />
• Process Auxiliaries<br />
Liquid formulations which foam as they are dispensed prevent smooth container-filling and<br />
substantially increase costs. SILFOAM ® antifoam emulsions from WACKER ensure troublefree<br />
dispensing of liquid fabric softeners, detergents and cleaning agents, while scoring<br />
points for being cost-effective deaerators.
sIlFoaM ® –<br />
CusToM FoaM CoNTrol<br />
Why Use WACKER Silicones in Your Formulations?<br />
SILFOAM ® silicone-based foam control systems differ from organic antifoams in one critical<br />
aspect: they are much more effective and versatile than organic defoamers.<br />
Our antifoams can be used over a broad temperature range and especially in much lower<br />
doses. Organic defoamers, by contrast, are only active above their melting point, require higher<br />
wash temperatures and their efficacy may be severely impaired by the water hardness of the<br />
wash liquor.<br />
SILFOAM ® products are far superior to organic defoamers and are the better alternative when<br />
it comes to foam control in detergents production. SILFOAM ® saves costs, material and is kind<br />
on the environment.<br />
Service<br />
We will gladly work with you to determine which antifoam agent best suits your needs.<br />
We carry out preliminary tests on real washing machines in our applied laboratories to analyze<br />
foam profiles at different levels of water hardness and temperature levels. We also perform<br />
experiments to determine the storage stability of SILFOAM ® antifoam agents in the customer’s<br />
own formulation. Once they have conducted extensive compatibility and functional testing,<br />
our experts will provide a considered product recommendation that is tailored to your problem.<br />
So that you can count on having efficient processes and competitive end products.<br />
For more information on trendsetting WACKER Antifoam solutions with innovative silicone<br />
products visit www.wacker.com/household-science
<strong>Wacker</strong> <strong>Chemie</strong> AG<br />
Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4<br />
81737 München, Germany<br />
info.silicones@wacker.com<br />
www.wacker.com/household<br />
The data presented in this brochure are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on<br />
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this brochure should be<br />
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.<br />
The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if nesessary, clarifying the<br />
position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.
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