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WACKER® Finish WR 1100 LV

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WACKER® Finish WR 1100 LV is a reactive aminoethyl-aminopropylfunctional polydimethylsiloxane with a reduced level of cyclic siloxanes. It is specifically recommended as an active substance in softener formulations for impregnating fibers and textiles, providing a very soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics.

Functions: Fabric Softener

Chemical Family: Silicones, Siloxanes

End Uses: Leather, Textiles

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Easy To Use, Good Sewability, Good Tear Strength, High Durability, Low Volatility, Water Soluble

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Specific Features
  • Easy to use
  • Excellent durability
  • Low VOC

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications
  • Textile Finishing
  • Softeners & Hydrophilic Softeners
  • Textile & Leather
Application Details

Processing

  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1100 LV can be applied neat, from solution, or emulsion. Suitable solvents are aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters, higher alcohols, and ketones.
  • Most textile processes are waterbased. Hence WACKER® FINISH WR 1100 LV is mainly applied from emulsion. WACKER® FINISH WR 1100 LV is suitable for the formulation of microemulsions and macroemulsions.
  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1100 LV can be used as sole active substance in softener emulsions or in combination with other components, e.g. paraffines, esters of fatty acids, etc. Compatability of the components has to be checked in each individual case.
  • Emulsions of WACKER® FINISH WR 1100 LV are diluted to the optimum concentration for the specific fabric. Application can be done by padding or exhaustion.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to slightly turbid fluid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine Numberapprox. 0.15meq/g
Dynamic Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 4000 mPa·sDIN 53019
Properties
  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1100 LV is particularly suitable as active substance in softener formulations for the impregnation of fibers and textiles.
  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1100 LV imparts a very soft, drapable, and elastic touch to woven and knitted fabrics.
  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1100 LV is considered to be the best softening agent for PES/cotton fabrics.
  • WACKER® FINISH WR 1100 LV has only little effect on the degree of whiteness in a softener formulation. As a rule no adverse effect on the shade or color fastness properties of colored goods is observed.
  • As part of formulations used as fill fiber finish WACKER® FINISH WR 1100 LV imparts excellent slickness and resilience to the fiber.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

WACKER® FINISH WR 1100 LV is supplied as follows:

  • 0.9 kg sample
  • 190 kg drum
  • 950 kg IBC
  • bulk delivery