2025-08-21
Peru Imports Silico OH-500 Silicone Oil for Textiles
As Peru’s textile and apparel sector continues to expand, the demand for advanced textile auxiliaries that improve softness, elasticity, and long-term durability is growing. To support the needs of local textile manufacturers, a leading importer in Peru partnered with Silico® to source OH-500 Hydroxyl-Terminated Silicone Oil (CAS 70131-67-8). This specialty silicone fluid will be used in textile softeners, fabric finishing agents, and high-performance fiber treatment formulations for mills in Lima, where the humid subtropical climate requires excellent hydrophobicity, flexibility, and resistance to yellowing.
Client Background and Local Market Demand
Peru is one of South America’s leading textile hubs, well known for cotton and alpaca-based fabrics exported worldwide. In Lima, the humid coastal climate (17–28°C with high humidity) often causes fiber shrinkage, stiffness, and faster fabric degradation. To ensure long-lasting softness and dimensional stability, advanced textile finishing chemicals such as hydroxyl-terminated silicone oils are widely required.
The client, a major distributor of textile auxiliaries in Peru, was searching for a reliable supplier of silicone fluids for textile processing. After comparing multiple sources, they chose Silico® due to its high-purity silicone oils, global certifications, and optimized bulk logistics for chemical imports.
Order Details
- Product: OH-500 Hydroxyl-Terminated Silicone Oil (CAS 70131-67-8)
- Viscosity (25°C): ~500 mm²/s
- Hydroxyl Content: 0.05–0.15%
- Molecular Structure: HO–(Si(CH₃)₂–O)n–H
- Appearance: Clear, colorless, odorless liquid
- Quantity: 20 metric tons (IBC drums for bulk transport)
Special Packaging:
- Moisture-proof and oxidation-resistant sealed containers
Export-grade palletization for safe sea freight
The cargo was shipped from Shanghai Port, China to Callao Port, Lima, with a transit time of 32–35 days, supported by real-time logistics tracking.
Advanced Manufacturing Process
Each batch of Silico® OH-500 silicone oil for textile finishing is produced under strict quality controls to ensure stability and reactivity in textile applications:
- Purification: Removal of impurities for clear, colorless liquid.
- Polymerization: Controlled chain length ensures consistent viscosity and hydroxyl functionality.
- Vacuum Stripping: Eliminates low-molecular-weight siloxanes.
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Final Stabilization: Filtration and moisture control for textile-grade performance.
This process guarantees superior compatibility with textile softener formulations, fiber lubricants, and finishing agents.
Strict Quality Assurance
Silico® applies rigorous testing to ensure consistent results in textile processing:
- Viscosity Stability: Maintained at 25°C for reliable blending with emulsions.
- Hydroxyl Value: Optimized for reactivity in textile auxiliaries.
- Moisture Content: <100 ppm to prevent instability in fabric treatment emulsions.
- Thermal Stability: Resists up to 200°C during drying and curing processes.
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Yellowing Resistance Tests: Ensures fabric retains brightness and softness over time.
Packaging & Logistics Protection
Given Peru’s humid maritime transport conditions, Silico® ensures maximum safety in packaging:
- Primary Packaging: IBC drums with nitrogen blanket sealing.
- Secondary Protection: Plastic film, steel strapping, and reinforced pallets.
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Transport Monitoring: Desiccants and real-time tracking for optimal cargo condition.
Advantages of Silico® OH-500 for Textile Auxiliaries
- Excellent Fabric Softness: Provides smooth, silky hand feel on cotton, wool, and synthetics.
- Outstanding Thermal Stability: Maintains performance during textile drying and curing.
- Hydrophobic Properties: Enhances water repellency and dimensional stability.
- Wide Compatibility: Blends with emulsifiers, resins, and other textile additives.
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Reliable Supply Chain: Safe and timely bulk delivery from Asia to South America.
Client Feedback
“Silico® OH-500 silicone oil has significantly improved our fabric softener and finishing formulations. The treated fabrics show excellent softness, elasticity, and resistance to yellowing, even under Lima’s humid climate. The packaging was reliable, and no quality issues occurred during transport. We will continue to source silicone fluids from Silico® for our textile auxiliaries business.”
— Technical Director, Peru Textile Chemical Importer
About Silico®
Silico® is a trusted global supplier of silicone fluids, siloxane polymers, and textile auxiliaries. With advanced manufacturing facilities and customized packaging solutions, Silico® delivers high-performance silicone oils for textile finishing, fabric treatment, and softener applications, ensuring durability and superior hand feel in diverse climates.
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