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Hydrophobic Agents

Based on 13 products - Last update on the Jun 26, 2025

Hydrophobic agents are used to enhance the water-repellent properties of plastic surfaces. These agents work by creating a surface that repels water, preventing absorption and promoting durability. Key features include their ability to improve water resistance, enhance surface protection, and maintain the aesthetic quality of the plastic. Hydrophobic agents are commonly used in applications such as outdoor furniture, automotive parts, and packaging. 

Alternatives to hydrophobic agents include anti-fog agents which prevent condensation without altering the surface texture. Sub-types of hydrophobic agents available are silane-based and polymer-based variants.

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Cesa™ Non-PFAS Low Retention Additives

by Avient (Formerly PolyOne)

Cesa™ Non-PFAS Low Retention Additives by Avient (Formerly PolyOne) are hydrophobicity enhancing agents. They enhance hydrophobicity in injection-molded polypropylene components, delivering high-performance water, solvent, and lab solution repellency. They are manufactured without intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-based or fluorinated raw materials.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>They minimize the need to apply secondary coatings and offer a more sustainable solution.</li> <li>They do not impact visual clarity and enable precise fluid dispensing.</li> <li>They reduce residual waste and production costs.</li> <li>Cesa™ Non-PFAS Low Retention Additives are used in labware, including pipette tips, monofilaments, industrial fixtures, woven fibers, platform mats, molded optical lenses, medical devices, extruded films, carpet fibers, and textiles.</li></ul>
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XIAMETER™ MEM-0075 Emulsion

by Dow

XIAMETER™ MEM-0075 Emulsion by Dow is methylhydrogenpolysiloxane-based water repellent. This cost-effective reactive silicone emulsion offers good abrasion resistance, tear strength and good & water water repellency. It evolves hydrogen when mixed with bases, heavy metals or their compounds. XIAMETER™ MEM-0075 Emulsion is diluted with water to improve dispersion. It is used in treatment for powders and granular materials to reduce caking. Also, used in all types of woven, knit and nonwoven fabrics. The shelf life of this product is 450 days.
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Cesa™ Non-PFAS Low Retention Additives

by Avient (Formerly PolyOne)

Cesa™ Non-PFAS Low Retention Additives by Avient (Formerly PolyOne) are hydrophobicity enhancing agents. They enhance hydrophobicity in injection-molded polypropylene components, delivering high-performance water, solvent, and lab solution repellency. They are manufactured without intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-based or fluorinated raw materials.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>They minimize the need to apply secondary coatings and offer a more sustainable solution.</li> <li>They do not impact visual clarity and enable precise fluid dispensing.</li> <li>They reduce residual waste and production costs.</li> <li>Cesa™ Non-PFAS Low Retention Additives are used in labware, including pipette tips, monofilaments, industrial fixtures, woven fibers, platform mats, molded optical lenses, medical devices, extruded films, carpet fibers, and textiles.</li></ul>
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XIAMETER™ OFS-2306 Silane

by Dow

XIAMETER™ OFS-2306 Silane by Dow produces hydrophobic treatment that inhibits water absorption. This isobutyltrimethoxysilane possesses small molecular structure for deep penetration of concrete surfaces. It is used in formulating penetrating treatments that provide water repellency. XIAMETER™ OFS-2306 Silane is used in commercial buildings, parking decks/garages, highways and bridge structures. The shelf life of this product is 1080 days.
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Hydrophobic Agents