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Technical Data Sheet
XIAMETER™ OFX-8630 Fluid
Aminofunctional silicone polymer
Features & • Very soft handle

Benefits • Low yellowing
• Crosslinkable
• Good durability
• Microemulsifiable
Applications • Imparts excellent softness to all types of woven and knitted fabrics with significantly
less yellowing of fabric than is obtained with ethylene diaminofunctional silicones.
• Imparts to fabric the premium softness which is associated with aminofunctional
silicones. The nature of the polymer also allows it to be crosslinked should an
elastomeric finish be required.
• Easily formulated into a stable micro emulsion which can be applied to fabric by
padding and exhaustion. It can also be used in conjunction with common textile finish
auxiliaries such as crease resist resins.
Typical Properties
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
Property Unit Result

Appearance Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Nitrogen % 0.37
Viscosity cPs 3500
Method Of XIAMETER™ OFX-8630 Fluid can be readily made into a microemulsion using a range of
Emulsification commercially available surfactants. The formulation given in Table 1 and method is given as
an example but other surfactants can be substituted if required providing their hydrophilic-
lipophilic balance (HLB) value is comparable. Please contact the surfactant suppliers for the
HLB information.
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Method Of Table 1: Formulation
Emulsification
(Cont.) Ingredients % Content
XIAMETER OFX-8630 Fluid 15.0
Lutensol TO-7 1 6.5
Lutensol TO-5 1 1.0
Pre- water 17.3
Pre-Acetic Acid 0.1
Dilution water 60.0
Rest- Acetic acid 0.1
1Available in Europe from BASF. Equivalent surfactants from other suppliers may be used.
Method
1. Mix together the silicone polymer and the surfactants for 10 minutes.
2. Add the Pre-water and Pre-acetic acid, stir for another 10 minutes. The mixture will
increase in viscosity.
3. Mix the Rest-acetic acid and dilution water, add into above mixture while stirring
continuously.
4. Stir for another 20 minutes.
The emulsion formed is suitable for application by padding or exhaustion with or without
crease resist resin. The concentration of silicone required to give the desired properties will
depend on the fabric construction and the fibre content of the fabric. Generally between 10
g/l and 30 g/l of the emulsion is recommended.
Application By Padding
1. Scour goods in a non-ionic detergent and rinse thoroughly. Follow with an acetic acid
rinse using 2 g/1 of acetic acid for 5 minutes. This will neutralize any alkaline residues
from previous processes that may cause the pad bath instability and lead to oil spots on
fabric or gel on the rollers.
2. Pre-dilute the required amount of emulsion with an approximately equal weight of cold
water and add to the mixing tank. If hot, cool to below 30°C (86°F) before adding the
silicone emulsion.
3. If crease resist resins are used, dilute in accordance with the manufacturers’
instructions and add to the mixing tank.
4. Top up to final volume with cold water and adjust to pH 6.0–7.0 with acetic acid. This
pH adjustment is necessary to obtain maximum softness and also helps bath stability.
Precautions
• Start with clean mixing tank, delivery lines, pad box and rolls.
• Always dilute with cold water.
• Do not use a high speed stirrer when making finishing liquor.
• The pH must always be below 7 (preferably in the range 6.0–7.0) in the pad bath.
ATTENTION: Sample formulations are provided for illustrative purposes only. Dow does not
warrant merchantability, fitness for use, performance, efficacy, safety or freedom from
patent infringement. They are not commercial formulations and have not been subjected to
extensive testing. It is your responsibility to thoroughly test any formulation before use.
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Handling PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN
Precautions THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE HANDLING, READ PRODUCT AND SAFETY DATA SHEETS
AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
INFORMATION. THE SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON THE DOW WEBSITE AT
WWW.CONSUMER.DOW.COM, OR FROM YOUR DOW SALES APPLICATION
ENGINEER, OR DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING DOW CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Usable Life And When stored between -20°C (-4°F) and 40°C (104°F) in the original unopened containers,
Storage this product has a usable life of 18 months from the date of production.
Limitations This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical
uses.
Health And To support customers in their product safety needs, Dow has an extensive Product
Environmental Stewardship organization and a team of product safety and regulatory compliance specialists
available in each area.
Information
For further information, please see our website, www.consumer.dow.com or consult your
local Dow representative.
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The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However, because conditions and
methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this information should not be used in substitution for customer’s tests
to ensure that our products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of use shall not be
taken as inducements to infringe any patent.
Dow’s sole warranty is that our products will meet the sales specifications in effect at the time of shipment.
Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of any product shown
to be other than as warranted.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DOW SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY.
DOW DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Technical Data Sheet

XIAMETER™ OFX-8630 Fluid

Aminofunctional silicone polymer

Features & • Very soft handle

Property Unit Result

UNRESTRICTED – May be shared with anyone

UNRESTRICTED – May be shared with anyone

http://www.xiameter.com LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

DOW DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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