Advantages of block silicone oil
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As a new generation of silicone softener, block silicone oil has shown significant advantages in the fields of textiles, leather, cosmetics and industry with its unique molecular structure and excellent performance, and has become a key material to promote the upgrading of related industries.
Significantly improved stability and washability
Block silicone oil uses block copolymerization technology to embed polyether segments and amino segments into the siloxane main chain to form a stable network structure. Taking NT-540AB as an example, its dosage is only 1/2-1/4 of traditional amino silicone oil to achieve the same softening effect, and it is more durable and can withstand more than ten home washings. This stability not only solves the problem of yellowing and demulsification of traditional silicone oil, but also greatly enhances the water washability of fabrics through the directional adsorption of cationic amino groups and hydroxyl groups on the fiber surface.
Environmental performance and process optimization
The development of solvent-free block silicone oil marks a breakthrough in the green transformation of the industry. This type of product achieves self-emulsification characteristics through molecular design, completely eliminating the color change and odor problems caused by solvent residues. For example, after a certain type of solvent-free silicone oil is used to finish fabrics, there is no residual solvent odor on the fabric surface, and the hand feel is tighter and more delicate. Its production process does not require organic solvents, which not only reduces VOCs emissions, but also simplifies the finishing process, which is in line with the industry trend of energy conservation and emission reduction.
Multi-field application expansion
The adjustable performance of block silicone oil makes it widely applicable. In the textile field, it can provide a satin-like feel for cotton, chemical fiber and blended fabrics; in leather processing, it can significantly enhance flexibility and waterproofness; in the cosmetics industry, its weak cationic properties make it an ideal additive for products such as conditioners and lotions. In terms of industrial applications, this material shows unique value in the fields of plastic demoulding, rubber lubrication, and paint anti-fouling. For example, siloxane coatings used for ships have excellent resistance to seawater erosion.
Functional innovation breakthroughs
By adjusting the segment ratio and molecular weight, block silicone oil can achieve a variety of functional customization. One product can maintain emulsification stability in strong acid and alkali environments by embedding a special polyether structure, completely solving the problem of silicone spots; another product gives fabrics antistatic and antifouling properties through molecular design, meeting the functional needs of high-end textiles. This modular design concept provides an innovative paradigm for material science.
Block silicone oil is reshaping the technical standards of multiple industries with its core advantages such as stability, environmental protection, and versatility. With the continuous advancement of molecular design technology, this type of material is expected to achieve breakthrough applications in more fields, injecting continuous impetus into industrial upgrading.