DOW CORNING 200 fluid is a water-clear silicone fluid available in viscosities ranging from 0. To 60,000 cSt (mm2 / s) it is an important ingredient in hand creams, skin protectants, suntan lotions, and hair grooming aids because it forms a non-sticky film on skin.
DOW CORNING 200 fluid is a water-clear silicone fluid available in viscosities ranging from 0. To 60,000 cSt (mm2 / s) it is an important ingredient in hand creams, skin protectants, suntan lotions, and hair grooming aids because it forms a non-sticky film on skin.
DOW CORNING 200 fluid is a water-clear silicone fluid available in viscosities ranging from 0. To 60,000 cSt (mm2 / s) it is an important ingredient in hand creams, skin protectants, suntan lotions, and hair grooming aids because it forms a non-sticky film on skin.
DOW CORNING 200 fluid is a water-clear silicone fluid available in viscosities ranging from 0. To 60,000 cSt (mm2 / s) it is an important ingredient in hand creams, skin protectants, suntan lotions, and hair grooming aids because it forms a non-sticky film on skin.
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DOW CORNING® 200
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FEATURES Polydimethylsiloxane • Water-clear silicone fluid available in viscosities ranging from 0.65 to APPLICATIONS 60,000 cSt (mm²/s) • RELEASE MATERIAL: Used alone or as part of a compounded formula, • Little change in physical properties DOW CORNING 200 Fluid provides a non-carbonising mould release for over a wide temperature span - a rubber, plastics, and metal die castings. relatively flat viscosity-temperature • FOAM PREVENTITIVE: Extremely small amounts of the fluid effectively slope, and serviceability from control foam in many processing operations, especially in non-aqueous -40°C up to 200°C systems. • Excellent water repellency • MECHANICAL FLUID: Excellent viscosity-temperature characteristics, • Good dielectic properties over a thermal and chemical stability, shear-breakdown resistance, compressibility, wide range of temperatures and and rubber compatibility make DOW CORNING 200 Fluid outstanding for frequencies mechanical/ hydraulic uses. Typical uses include hydrolic stabilisers, damping media. • Low surface tension - readily wets • SURFACE-ACTIVE MATERIAL: Added to vinyl plastisols, clean surfaces to impart water DOW CORNING 200 Fluid improves the flow characteristics, de-aerates and repellency and release lubricates the surface of the completed part. characteristics • LUBRICANT: The fluid provides excellent lubrication for most plastic and • Viscosities above 10 mm²/s also elastomeric surfaces. Lubricity with metals depends upon the combination exhibit heat stability, oxidation involved. Care should be taken to select suitable metals for pumps and other resistance, very low vapour items with moving parts. pressures, and high flash point • COSMETICS AND SKIN PREPARATIONS: DOW CORNING 200 Fluid is • Low order of toxicity an important ingredient in hand creams, skin protectants, suntan lotions, and • Essentially odourless hair grooming aids because it forms a non-greasy, protective film which resists water and waterborne irritants, yet allows the skin to breathe. Literature is • Soluble in a wide range of solvents available that details the use of the fluid in cosmetics. • Non-greasy and non-rancidifying • POLISHES AND CHEMICAL SPECIALITIES: DOW CORNING 200 Fluid is used in most automobile and furniture polishes for its ease of application, high gloss with minimum rubbing, and a durable water-repellant film. It is also used in many other speciality formulations, including aerosol starches and fabric conditioners. Additional literature is available. • ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: With excellent dielectric properties, DOW CORNING 200 Fluid can be used for both insulating and damping applications. • PLASTIC ADDITIVE: Small amounts of DOW CORNING 200 Fluid can be compounded into plastic in order to impart surface slip or anti-block and to improve the processability of the plastic.
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information. HOW TO USE Since the applications for Solubility DOW CORNING 200 Fluid are numerous and varied, application The solubility of DOW CORNING methods and concentration levels 200 Fluid varies somewhat according must be considered on an individual to the viscosity chosen. The low basis. Contact your local viscosity grades are more completely soluble in a given solvent than are the BLENDING DOW CORNING 200 Fluid has a higher viscosity grades. Since Blending of different viscosity grades variable usable life, ranging from 30 solubility varies, testing is of DOW CORNING 200 Fluid to 60 months from the date of recommended before attempting permits any desired viscosity. production, depending on the volume operations. Solubility of the Although the fluid is available in a viscosity grade (mm²/s) selected. silicone fluid in a number of number of standard viscosity grades, commonly-used solvents is indicated occasionally an application will call DOW CORNING 200 Fluid has a below. Flammability and toxicity for a fluid of a viscosity between the viscosity lower than 5mm²/s are should also be important standard grades. flammable. Keep away from heat and considerations in the choice of a open flames. solvent. To use the blending chart (Figure 3): 1. Draw a line between two points - RECYCLING AND SOLVENTS one on the lefthand scale representing Amyl acetate DISPOSAL OPTIONS the higher viscosity fluid available; Recycling options include re-use of Benzene and one on the right, the lower Cyclohexane the material in the same application viscosity fluid. with or without reprocessing. Diesel fuel 2. Draw another line across the chart Ethyl ether Reprocessing methods include at the desired viscosity rating. filtration, absorption and/or 2-Ethyl hexanol 3. Draw a third line, vertically Gasoline distillation depending on the type of through the intersection of the first contamination. Fuel blending is Hexyl ether two lines. Iso-octane another form of recycling where the 4. Read off the top and bottom scales "spent" fluid is mixed with JP-4 jet fuel the proportions of the available fluids Kerosene compatible organic solvents or other to blend to obtain the desired fuels and used as a substitute Methyl ethyl ketone viscosity. Methylene chloride feedstock in an industrial furnace such Methyl ether as cement kiln. The silicone fluid will Accuracy will be increased by be thermally converted to energy and Mineral seal oil blending the two fluids which Naphtha VM&P to a silica residue which may be immediately bracket the desired incorporated into the end product. Perchloroethylene viscosity. If a very accurate blend is Stoddard solvent required, it may be necessary to adjust Toluene Incineration is a viable alternative for the viscosity of the mixture by a direct disposal. Landfilling liquids or Trichloroethylene second blending. Turpentine fluids is not recommended, however Xylene absorbents or other solid materials HANDLING PRECAUTIONS contaminated with silicone fluid can PARTIAL SOLVENTS** Tests have established that be buried as solid waste. Acetone DOW CORNING 200 Fluid is Butanol essentially non-toxic and non- LIMITATIONS Dioxane irritating (although temporary This product is neither tested nor Ethanol discomfort may result if rubbed into represented as suitable for medical or Heptadecanol the eye). pharmaceutical uses. Isopropanol PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR HEALTH AND NON-SOLVENTS Cyclohexanol SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED. ENVIRONMENTAL Dimethylphthalate BEFORE HANDLING, READ INFORMATION Dodecanol PRODUCT AND SAFETY DATA To support customers in their product Dowanol* DE SHEETS AND CONTAINER safety needs, Dow Corning has an Dowanol* EE LABELS FOR SAFE USE, extensive Product Stewardship Ethylene glycol PHYSICAL AND HEALTH organization and a team of Health, Methanol HAZARD INFORMATION. THE Environment and Regulatory Affairs Paraffin oil SAFETY DATA SHEET IS specialists available in each area. Propylene glycol AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL Water DOW CORNING SALES For further information, please REPRESENTATIVE. consult your local Dow Corning * The Dow Chemical Company. representative. ** Partial Solvents - for lower USABLE LIFE AND viscosity grades. STORAGE When stored at or below 60°C in the original unopened containers 2 Ref. no. 22-0069N-01 WARRANTY INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However, because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this information should not be used in substitution for customer's tests to ensure that Dow Corning's products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Dow Corning's sole warranty is that the product will meet the Dow Corning sales specifications in effect at the time of shipment. Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted. Dow Corning specifically disclaims any other express or implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. Unless Dow Corning provides you with a specific, duly signed endorsement of fitness for use, Dow Corning disclaims liability for any incidental or consequential damages. Suggestions of use shall not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent.
3 Ref. no. 22-0069N-01 Table 1: Typical properties of viscosity grades. These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications. Viscosity Flash Flash Specific Coefficient of Surface 9 at 25°C¹ Point, Point, Gravity Viscosity Volume Refractive Tension at Thermal 3 7 8 10 mm²/s closed open cup Pour at 25°/ Temperature Expansion, Index at 25°CmN/m Conductivity at Boiling Point (cSt) cup² Point 4 15.6°C ¥ Coefficient 6 I/K 25°C 50°C 0.65 -3.3°C -68°C 0.761 0.31 0.00134 1.375 15.9 0.100 100°C at 760mm (10.1 kPa) 1.0 34.4°C -100°C 0.818 0.41 0.00134 1.382 17.4 - 152°C at 760 mm
2. CTM 0021 8. CTM 0002 3. CTM 0006 9. CTM 0461 4. CTM 0133. Due to the effects of supercooling, this test method 10. CTM 0773 O.K. Bates, “Thermal Conductivity of Liquid yields pour points lower than the temperatures at which these Silicones”, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Vol. 41, silicone fluids solidify when held at such temperatures for a page 1966, September 1949, units were W/(m.K). longer period. 11. CTM 208. Determined by heating a 2 gram sample in a 50 5. CTM 0001A millilitre beaker for 24 hours at 150°C. The heating is carried out 6. CTM 0747 (1 - (Viscosity at 99°C / Viscosity at 38°C)) in an air circulating oven.
Figure 1: Viscosity temperature slopes for DOW CORNING 200 Fluids and some petroleum oils.
