Silicones consist of aninorganic backbone made of alternate silicon and oxygen atoms. Chemists referto them as polydiorganosiloxanes. Silicone emulsions can be divided into threegroups depending on the type of emulsifier system used, they can be: anionic,cationic and non-ionic. Most emulsions are non-ionic as they are compatiblewith either of the other two systems but depending on the application, cationicor anionic emulsions can be chosen.
Silicon emulsions areinsoluble silicones evenly dispersed in water with the aid of a surfactants.Out of concern for the environment, demand is growing for emulsion productsthat can be diluted with water without use of a solvent. These products used inmany industrial applications requiring lubrication, gloss, water repellent andrelease properties. Silicon has developed a line of silicon emulsions designedto be eco-friendly, safe, and easy to use, in order to meet the needs ofindustry in the modern age.