H-Sil® EM 1060

1 of 31 products in this brand

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

Technical Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet

Ask Harcros Chemicals Inc. Questions

Message our experts with questions

Jared Reigle

Marketing

Please reach out to me with any questions, I am happy to assist you in finding the right product or learning more about our storefront.

Joseph Brandt

Marketing

Please reach out to me with any questions, I am happy to assist you in finding the right product or learning more about our storefront

Samer Saba

Sales

Please reach out to me with any questions, I am happy to assist you in finding the right product or learning more about our storefront

Robert Heller

Marketing

Chemical Engineer specializing in drinking water, wastewater and membrane treatment for all municipal and industrial applications.

Michele Jones

Personal care and cosmetics technical specialist

Mike Nestor

Marketing

HI&I industry expert in formulations and applications.

Enhanced TDS

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,

Not Tested on Animals,

Agrochemicals Features

Improves Penetration,

Improves Wetting,

Low Surface Tension,

Maximizing Spreading Coverage

HII Features

Detergency,

Improves Surface Wetting,

Industrial Additives Features

Good Lubricating Properties,

High Gloss,

High Viscosity

Materials Features

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


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Solid Content	min. 60	%	-
Activity	60.0	%	-
pH	5 - 8	-	-
Centrifuge Stability	Pass	-	-

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.