Silicone polyether

Silicone polyether (CAS 68937-55-3) is a silicone-based surfactant combining the surface-active properties of polyether with the film-forming characteristics of silicone. Also supplied under designations such as Y-10734 and XF-J 2557.

Where is Silicone polyether used?

• Personal care: conditions skin and hair, improving spreadability and providing a smooth, non-greasy feel in lotions, serums and leave-on treatments
• Textile and leather processing: uniform dye penetration and surface leveling during finishing
• Agricultural formulations: lowers surface tension in spray concentrates, improving droplet spread and coverage on leaf surfaces
• Household and industrial cleaners: controls foam levels while maintaining detergency in low- and high-temperature wash processes
• It functions as a wetting agent, emulsifier and foam modifier.

Commercial specifications

• Varying viscosity grades
• Bulk supply in drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs)