With the increasingly heightened awareness of environmental protection, green production has become an important goal pursued across various industries. In the textile industry, the research and application of green production processes for organosilicone softeners, as crucial chemical auxiliaries, are particularly significant.

Organosilicone softeners are widely used in textile post-treatment processes due to their unique properties such as softness, smoothness, and antistatic capabilities. However, traditional production processes for organosilicone softeners often suffer from issues such as high energy consumption, large emissions, and severe environmental pollution. Therefore, the development of green and environmentally friendly production processes for organosilicone softeners has become a current research hotspot.

Research on green production processes primarily focuses on the following aspects:

Firstly, green selection of raw materials. Choosing renewable, non-toxic, and harmless raw materials is the foundation of green production. For example, using bio-based raw materials to prepare organosilicone softeners can significantly reduce environmental pollution.

Secondly, green optimization of production processes. By improving production processes, energy consumption and emissions can be reduced, and production efficiency can be enhanced. For example, adopting low/solvent-free synthesis processes can decrease the use of organic solvents, thereby lowering volatile organic compound emissions.

Thirdly, green disposal of waste. Waste generated during production processes should be properly treated to avoid secondary pollution to the environment. For example, waste can be converted into valuable resources through recycling and reuse.

Significant achievements have been made in the practical application of green production processes. For instance, some enterprises have successfully developed low/solvent-free synthesis processes for block-type organosilicone softeners, which not only improve production efficiency but also significantly reduce environmental pollution. Additionally, some enterprises use bio-based raw materials to prepare organosilicone softeners, achieving the goal of green production.

In the future, with the continuous improvement of environmental protection regulations and the increasing demand for eco-friendly products from consumers, the application of green production processes in the production of organosilicone softeners will become more widespread. Therefore, we should continue to intensify research efforts and continuously explore more efficient and environmentally friendly production processes for organosilicone softeners, contributing to the sustainable development of the textile industry.