Silicone Emulsions

Silicone Emulsions
from Shin-Etsu Chemical

Can be diluted with water,

for safer silicone emulsions.
Out of concern for the environment,
demand is growing for emulsion products
that can be diluted with water without use
of a solvent.
Shin-Etsu Silicone has developed a line of
silicone emulsions designed to be
eco-friendly, safe, and easy to use, in order
to meet the needs of industry in the
modern age.
These diverse products range from the
most widely-used dimethyl silicone
emulsions and amino type silicone
emulsions (typically used as fabric
softeners), to organo-functional silicone
emulsions, resin type silicone emulsions
and film-forming silicone emulsions.
With our extensive line of high quality
products, Shin-Etsu Silicone is meeting
the increasingly sophisticated needs of
industrial users.

Special features of silicone emulsions

Safe
● The main volatile constituent is water.

Easy to use
● Can be diluted with water.
● Containers and equipment can be
cleaned using water or soap & water.

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 What are silicone emulsions? Types of Silicone Emulsions
Silicone emulsions can be grouped as follows,
Silicone emulsions are insoluble silicones evenly according to the type of silicone used as the base.
dispersed in water with the aid of a surfactant.

Dimethyl P4
Mixing silicone and water only
If we mix silicone and water only, they soon separate when the
mixture is left to stand.

Separation Amino P5
Let stand
Silicone

Water
Epoxy P5

Organo-functional groups
Oil type
Mixing silicone and water together
with a surfactant Mercapto P5
When mixed, the silicone is evenly dispersed in the water.
(The silicone is encapsulated inside an aggregate of surfactant
molecules (a micelle), with their hydrophilic “heads” extending out.)

Surfactant
Silicone Phenyl P6
emulsion

Silicone

Water
Reactive P6

Emulsion particle size

The size of the micelles is typically referred to as the emulsion
particle size. For most silicone emulsions, this is between 0.2 μm
and 0.5 μm.
Resin type

MQ resin P7
Water

Particle size Silicone

Surfactant

Film-forming P7
Rubber type

Particle size (μm) Appearance Stability

0.1 or less Transparent to translucent High
0.1–0.2 Bluish white
0.2 or more Creamy white
*A surfactant is a substance whose individual molecules contain
both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups.
Powder P7

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 Oil type

Dimethyl
Emulsions made with low viscosity dimethyl silicone fluid. This group includes products that differ
in terms of the viscosity of the base fluid, the ionic character of the emulsifier, and the amount of
Low viscosity silicone contained. They impart releasability and lubricity to a variety of substrates. This group
also includes products another with reduced content of volatile low-molecular-weight siloxane.

Nonvolatile Base fluid

Product name Appearance content (%) viscosity Ionic character Remarks
105°Cx3h 25°C mm2/s

Reduced
KM-740T Creamy white 39 350 Nonionic
low-molecular-weight siloxane

KM-860A Creamy white 60 350 Nonionic Highly concentrated

Reduced
OFFCON-T Creamy white 38 500 Nonionic
low-molecular-weight siloxane

POLON-MN-ST Creamy white 31 500 Anionic

Anionic/ Reduced
KM-9782 Creamy white 37 1,000 Nonionic low-molecular-weight siloxane

Anionic/ Reduced
KM-9784 Creamy white 35 1,000 Nonionic low-molecular-weight siloxane

Anionic/ Reduced
KM-9792 Creamy white 37 1,000 Nonionic low-molecular-weight siloxane

(Not specified values)

Emulsions made with medium viscosity dimethyl silicone fluid. These products feature emulsifiers
Medium viscosity which differ in ionic character, and impart releasability and lubricity to a variety of substrates.

Nonvolatile Base fluid

Product name Appearance content (%) viscosity Ionic character Remarks
105°Cx3h 25°C mm2/s

Reduced
KM-862T Creamy white 60 10,000 Nonionic
low-molecular-weight siloxane

Anionic/
KM-9783 Creamy white 37 10,000 Nonionic
low-molecular-weight siloxane

Anionic/
KM-9793 Creamy white 37 10,000 Nonionic
low-molecular-weight siloxane

(Not specified values)

Emulsions made with high viscosity dimethyl silicone fluid. This group includes products that
differ in terms of the viscosity of the base fluid and the ionic character of the emulsifier. They
High viscosity impart releasability and lubricity to a variety of substrates. What’s more, the products end-capped
with hydroxyl groups can be used as raw materials in condensation-cure formulations.

Nonvolatile Base fluid

Product name Appearance content (%) viscosity Ionic character Remarks
105°Cx3h 25°C mm2/s

KM-752T Creamy white 34 100,000 Anionic Manufactured to order

Anionic/
POLON-MF-33 Creamy white 30 1,000,000 < Nonionic
End-capped with hydroxyl groups

(Not specified values)

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 Organo-functional type
(Base fluid viscosity: rough guide) Low: up to 1,000mm2/s; Medium: 1,000–10,000mm2/s; High: over 10,000mm2/s

Emulsions made with silicone fluids which contain amino groups. This group includes products
that differ in terms of the viscosity of the base fluid and the amine content. When used to treat
Amino fabrics, they improve softness and impart a slick feel. They can also be used to impart water
repellency and glossiness to a variety of substrates.

Nonvolatile Base fluid

Product name Appearance content (%)
viscosity Amine content Ionic character Remarks
105°Cx3h

POLON-MF-14 Creamy white 15 Low Medium Nonionic

Bluish white
POLON-MF-14E translucent 18 Low High Nonionic

Light yellow
KM-9794 transparent 25 Medium High Nonionic

Bluish white
POLON-MF-14ECS translucent 34 Low High Nonionic
- milky white

KM-9771 Creamy white 33 High Low Nonionic

(Amine content: rough guide) (Amine equivalent) Low: 10,000 g/mol and up; Medium: 10,000–3,000 g/mol; High: up to 3,000 g/mol (Not specified values)

Emulsions made with silicone fluids which contain epoxy groups. When used to treat fabrics, they
Epoxy improve softness and impart a smooth, dry feel, with no yellowing of the fabric.

Nonvolatile Base fluid

Product name Appearance content (%) viscosity Ionic character Remarks
105°C x 3h
Manufactured to
POLON-MF-18T Creamy white 37 High Nonionic
order

X-51-1264 Creamy white 32 High Anionic

(Not specified values)

Emulsion made with silicone fluid which contains mercapto groups. Exhibits good adsorption onto
Mercapto substrates, and can be used on paper to prevent absorption of moisture.

Nonvolatile content (%)

Product name Appearance Base fluid viscosity Ionic character
105°C x 3h

KM-9769 Creamy white 33 High Anionic

(Not specified values)

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 Emulsion made with silicone fluid which contains phenyl groups. Imparts releasability and lubricity
Phenyl with excellent heat resistance and paintability.

Nonvolatile content (%)

Product name Appearance Base fluid viscosity Ionic character
105°C x 3h

KM-9739 Creamy white 30 Low Nonionic

(Not specified values)

Emulsions made with reactive silicone fluid. The crosslinking reaction proceeds with the aid of a
Reactive catalyst, or by high-temperature curing. They impart a resilient texture and water repellency.

Nonvolatile
Product name Appearance content (%) Ionic character Remarks
105°C x 3h

POLON-MF-33A Creamy white 30 Anionic High temperature (200–300°C) cure type

(Not specified values)

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 Resin type

MQ resin Emulsions made with MQ resins. They form water repellent resin coatings.

Nonvolatile
Product name Appearance content (%) Ionic character Remarks
105°C x 3h

KM-9717 Creamy white 60 Anionic Contains low viscosity silicone

X-52-8005 Creamy white 58 Nonionic Contains low viscosity silicone

X-51-1302M Bluish white translucent 17 Anionic Contains methanol

(Not specified values)

Rubber type

Film-forming These emulsions form a silicone rubber film as they dry.

Nonvolatile
Product name Appearance content (%) Ionic character Remarks
105°C x 3h
Self-crosslinking, High strength,
POLON-MF-56-T Creamy white 40 Anionic
containing tin catalyst

Self-crosslinking, Strechy,
X-52-8504 Creamy white 44 Anionic
containing tin catalyst

Self-crosslinking, thickened,
KM-2002-T-2 Creamy white 40 Anionic
containing tin catalyst

KM-9772 Creamy white 40 Anionic Self-crosslinking, contains no metallic catalyst

KM-9749 Creamy white 43 Anionic Self-crosslinking, containing tin catalyst

(Not specified values)

Aqueous dispersions of silicone rubber powder. Silicone rubber powder can be obtained by
Powder removing the water.

Nonvolatile
Product name Appearance content (%) Ionic character Remarks
105°C x 3h

KM-9729 Creamy white 52 Nonionic Avg. particle size: 2 μm

X-52-1133 Creamy white 51 Nonionic Avg. particle size: 5 μm

(Not specified values)

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 Application examples using silicone emulsions

Suitable for these

Primary applications Products commonly used Go to page:
materials:

KM-740T,KM-860A,OFFCON-T,KM-9739,
KM-9782,KM-9784,KM-9792,KM-9793,KM-862T, Plastics, rubbers P4,P6
KM-9783,KM-752T
Release agents
Food product
KM-860A,KM-9782,KM-9783,KM-9784,KM-9792,
packaging & P4
KM-9793
containers

KM-9749 Rubbers P7

POLON-MN-ST,POLON-MF-33 Fabrics P4
Lubricants
Smoothing agents
POLON-MF-18T,X-51-1264 P5

OFFCON-T Offset printing P4

POLON-MF-14,POLON-MF-14E,POLON-MF-14ECS,
Softeners KM-9771 P5

POLON-MF-33A Glass fiber P6

POLON-MF-56-T,KM-9772 Wood P7

Water
KM-9769 Paper P5
repellents
Construction
X-51-1302M P7
materials

KM-9794 Car body P5

POLON-MF-56-T,X-52-8504,KM-2002-T-2 Textiles P7
Binders
POLON-MF-56-T Metals P7

KM-740T,KM-860A,KM-862T P4
Gloss
enhancers
POLON-MF-14,POLON-MF-14E,POLON-MF-14ECS P5

Wax additives KM-9717,X-52-8005,X-51-1302M P7

Anti-blocking agents KM-9729,X-52-1133 P7

*With polystyrene, there may be problems of stress cracking, so be sure to test beforehand.

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Packaging
1 kg (plastic bottles), 16 kg (square cans), 200 kg (drums)

Handling Precautions
1. Usage
● Stir or shake well before use.
● Water used for dilution should be ion exchange-processed water or soft water.
● The addition of strong acids, strong bases, large amounts of alcohol or mineral salts will cause a drop in emulsion

stability.
● If planning to treat a substrate or use with other resins, do a preliminary test beforehand to check for compatibility.

● Certain products may skin over or gum up as the water (diluent) evaporates, so they should not be left for

prolonged periods in an open system. Also, be sure to promptly clean all equipment used.
● In treatment liquids which contain catalysts, the reaction progresses as time passes, so they should be used up

completely.
2. Storage
● Close tightly and store in a cool (5–25°C), dark place.
● With certain products, freezing may break the emulsion, so be sure to store products such that they will not freeze.
3. Safety & Hygiene
● When handling these products, take care to prevent contact with the skin or mucous membranes. In case of
contact, wash immediately with soap or running water.
● In case of eye contact, immediately flush thoroughly with plenty of water, and consult a physician if necessary.

● Emulsions made with silicone fluids which contain amino groups are highly toxic by aerosol inhalation. In case of

aerosol application, use only with adequate ventilation and wear appropriate protective equipment, including
approved respirator.
● Keep out reach of children.

● Please read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use. SDS can be abtained from our Sales Department.

Removal Methods
Equipment and containers used in the preparation and application of silicone emulsions can be cleaned with water or
soap and water, but if some silicone still remains, it can be cleaned off with toluene, xylene or other organic solvent.

After silicone emulsions dry, the materials that remain (oil, rubber, cured film) can be removed by cleaning with toluene,
xylene or other organic solvent, or be scrubbed off with a brush after soaking in organic solvent for several hours.
Another method is to soak for several hours in an alkaline aqueous solution(*), then wash with water until the alkalinity
is zero.

Furthermore, when using organic solvents, check to be sure all equipment, containers and substrates involved are
solvent resistant, and provide adequate ventilation. When using organic solvents or alkaline aqueous solutions, be
sure to wear safety glasses or goggles, organic vapor respirator, gloves and other protective gear.
(*) Blending ratio example: Sodium hydroxide/Potassium hydroxide/Ethanol/Methanol/Water = 13/13/33/4/37 (parts)

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● For detailed information regarding safety, please refer to

the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

● The silicone products described herein have been designed, The Devel opment an d Manufac ture of
manufactured and developed solely for general industrial use
Sh i n - Et s u Sil i c o n es a re b a s e d o n t h e
only; such silicone products are not designed for, intended for
following registered international quality
use as, or suitable for, medical, surgical or other particular
purposes. Users have the sole responsibility and obligation to and environmental management standards.
determine the suitability of the silicone products described Gunma Complex ISO 9001 ISO 14001
herein for any application, to make preliminary tests, and to (JCQA-0004 JCQA-E-0002)
confirm the safety of such products for their use. Naoetsu Plant ISO 9001 ISO 14001
(JCQA-0018 JCQA-E-0064)
● Users must never use the silicone products described herein Takefu Plant ISO 9001 ISO 14001
for the purpose of implantation into the human body and/or (JQA-0479 JQA-EM0298)
injection into humans.

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