Product Overview

IOTA Chemical's IOTA 1291 is a specially modified polyether silicone surfactant that combines the excellent properties of hydrophilic organic compounds and hydrophobic polysiloxanes. With 100% active content and complete miscibility with water in any proportion, this product is suitable for textiles, cosmetics, leather, coatings, and other fields, helping to enhance product performance and user experience.

Core Advantages

1. Excellent Hydrophilicity and Compatibility

   • Completely miscible with water, ethanol, acetone, and other solvents for easy operation

   • Low surface tension (23 mN/m), excellent wetting and penetration properties

2. Multifunctional Application Characteristics

   • Softness and smoothness: Provides comfortable hand feel for fabrics and leather

   • Antistatic and breathability: Suitable for skincare and cosmetic formulations

   • Flow improvement: Enhances leveling and gloss of coatings and inks

3. Environmentally Friendly and Safe

   • Non-hazardous, with a shelf life of up to two years when sealed at room temperature

   • Suitable for cosmetics and textile industries with strict safety requirements

Technical Parameters

Application Scenarios and Effects

• Textile Finishing
  As a fabric finishing agent, it provides soft and smooth hand feel, enhancing dimensional stability and antistatic properties.

• Cosmetic Additive
  Forms a breathable protective film on the skin, improving texture and wet/dry combability, suitable for lotions, conditioners, and other products.

• Leather Treatment
  As a smoothing and finishing agent, it imparts a glossy, soft surface and comfortable hand feel to leather.

• Coatings and Inks
  Improves the leveling of water-based coatings, acrylic adhesives, and inks, achieving smooth and glossy surfaces.

Usage Recommendations

• Standard Dosage: 0.5%~1.0% (based on total weight of aqueous system)

• Anti-stick Requirements: Dosage can be increased to 2%~4%

• Compatibility: Compatible with most aqueous systems, no complex pretreatment required

Packaging and Storage

• Packaging Specifications: 25kg/50kg plastic drums, 200kg iron drums

• Storage Conditions: Store sealed and protected from moisture at room temperature

• Transportation Identification: Non-hazardous, avoid contamination by impurities

Why Choose IOTA 1291?

• Versatility: A single product meets the needs of multiple industries including textiles, cosmetics, leather, and coatings

• Comprehensive Performance: Integrates hydrophilicity, softness, antistatic properties, and leveling enhancement

• High Process Adaptability: Suitable for existing production lines without equipment adjustments