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Dow Launches Dowsil IE-5619 Fluorine-Free Silicone-Organic Hybrid Finish for Durable Water and Oil Repellency
Fluoro-alternative finish from Dow
Executive Overview
Dow has launched Dowsil IE-5619 DWOR Emulsion, a third-generation silicone-organic hybrid textile finish that provides durable water and oil repellency without fluorinated chemistry.
Manufacturing & Process Note
The shift to fluorine-free finishes requires mills to revalidate cure schedules and wash-durability performance on each fabric substrate; the 1–3% solids add-on and 150°C cure window fit existing stenters, but oil repellency claims must be verified per construction before commercial adoption.
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