H-Sil® EM 1060

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H-Sil® EM 1060 is a 60% active, nonionic emulsion of 10,000 cSt polydimethylsiloxane. This product can be used as-is or diluted with water to form a stable emulsion letdown. It is effective as a release agent for rubber, plastic, and shell metals in foundry applications. This product has additional applications in leather care, textiles, surface lubrication, surface protection, and gloss improvement.

Chemical Name: Polydimethylsiloxane

CAS Number: 9006-65-9

Functions: Mold Release Agent, Release Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Non-Ionics, Silicones, Siloxanes

Synonyms: Dimethicone

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Non-Ionics,
Silicones,
Siloxanes
Chemical Name
Polydimethylsiloxane
Agrochemical Functions
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
Industrial Additives Functions
Release Agent
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Mold Release Agent,
Release Agent
Technologies
Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Elastomers,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Plastics
Product Families
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Stickers, Surfactants & Wetting Agents
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Processing Aids
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Processing Aids
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Nonionic Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Lubricating,
Temperature stability
Labeling Claims
Conflict minerals-free,
Food Allergen-free,
GMO-free,
GenX-free,
Heavy Metal-free,
Irradiation-free,
Melamine-free,
No Added PFAS,
Non-Toxic,
Not Tested on Animals,
Odor-free,
PFOA-free,
PFOS-free,
Palm Oil-free,
Pesticide-free,
Preservative-free
Agrochemicals Features
Improves Penetration,
Improves Wetting,
Low Surface Tension,
Maximizing Spreading Coverage
HII Features
Detergency,
Improves Surface Wetting,
Low Surface Tension,
Lubricity,
Penetrating,
Softening,
Spreadability,
Wetting
Industrial Additives Features
Good Lubricating Properties,
High Gloss,
High Viscosity
Materials Features
Excellent Lubricity,
Good Stability,
High Gloss,
High Viscosity
Key Benefits
  • Stable at emulsion for use as is or can be diluted with water to desired use levels
  • Provides release for rubber, plastic and metal molds
  • Provides lubrication to hard surfaces or soft feel to fabrics

Applications & Uses

Markets
Consumer Goods,
HI&I Care,
Industrial
Applications
HI&I Care — Home Care
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
Consumer Goods — Housewares
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning,
Institutional & Catering
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Leather Manufacturing,
Textile Manufacturing
Applicable Processes
Foundry,
Leather Manufacturing,
Textiles Manufacturing
Home Care Applications
Detergents,
Hard Surface Cleaners,
Household Cleaners
I&I Cleaning Applications
Degreasers
Industrial Additives End Use
Leather,
Textiles
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Housewares

Properties

Physical Form
Emulsion,
Liquid
Appearance
White liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Contentmin. 60%-
Activity60.0%-
pH5 - 8--
Centrifuge StabilityPass--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
California Proposition 65,
California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010,
Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG),
Directive 2002/95/EC,
EPA Registered,
FDA 40 CFR 180.1001,
RoHS Compliant
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ECL (Korea),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Pails
Supplied by
Harcros Chemicals Inc.
Packaging Information
  • 55-gallon non-returnable drum, 440 lb net
  • 5-gallon pails 40 lb net

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling Information

Store at room temperatures, tightly seal drums after use. Do not store in direct sunlight or in freezing temperatures. Protect from freezing. All H-Sil emulsions have adequate preservatives. If formulated products are diluted, additional preservatives may be required to adequately protect formulated products.