Pure dimethylsilicone oil has extremely strong hydrophobicity and cannot be directly mixed with water, which limits its application in many aqueous systems. To solve this problem, scientists used emulsification technology to disperse the silicone oil into tiny droplets and coat them with emulsifiers, creating "silicone oil emulsion". This milky white liquid successfully broke through the barrier of incompatible oil and water.
The core advantage of silicone oil emulsion lies in retaining the excellent properties of silicone oil while having the ease of use and safety of water-based systems. In the textile printing and dyeing industry, silicone oil emulsion is the top fabric finishing agent. It can penetrate the interior of fibers, giving cotton, linen, and synthetic fibers a lasting soft and smooth feel, and is not prone to yellowing. Compared to traditional solvent-based silicone oil, the emulsion-based product has no volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions, making it more environmentally friendly and safe.
In the personal care field, silicone oil emulsion is a golden partner for hair conditioners and skin care lotions. It can evenly distribute on hair or skin surfaces, forming a light and breathable protective layer, reducing friction damage, enhancing luster, but without a greasy feeling. Moreover, in agriculture, pesticides with silicone oil emulsion as a component can enhance the adhesion and spreadability of the pesticide solution on leaves, improving the efficiency of pest and disease control.
With the development of nano-emulsification technology, the particle size of silicone oil emulsion becomes smaller and its stability increases. From baby lotion to high-end car care agents, silicone oil emulsion is quietly changing our life experiences, becoming a model of green chemical application.