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SILICONE FLUIDS Property Profile Guide
Conventional
Comment Silicone Fluids
Thermal Properties High Temp °C 1,000 hours 175°
in air, max.
indefinite
High Temp °C 200°
O2 free, max.
pour point,
Low Temp °C -70°
low value
Rheological Properties Viscosity, cSt. range 3 - 2.5x106
Visc.-temp. coeff. low value 0.51
Electrical Properties Dielectric Strength range 360-400
volts/mil
Dielectric Constant range, 100Hz 2.50-2.77
Mechanical Properties Compressibility, % @ 20,000 psi 9.1
Density, g/cc 0.90-0.98
Compatibility Properties Water solubility insoluble

Hydrocarbon aromatic/ soluble/

solubility aliphatic partial
Optical Properties Refractive Index nD25 range 1.393-1.403
Release & Surface Tension, range 19.2-21.6
Wettability Properties dynes/cm
Wear/Lubricity Properties Four ball wear, mm
at 75°C, 40 kg. load 2-3
steel on steel, one hr.

Notes:
All data on this table are for comparative purposes.
The classes of fluids have a range of properties that
do not represent the performance of an actual fluid. "Silicone Fluids: Stable Inert Media" by Barry Arkles

Values reported for fluids including the paraffin Supplement to the Gelest Catalogs, “Silicon Compounds:
hydrocarbon oil are without additives such as EP Silanes and Silicones” edited by Barry Arkles
agents or stabilizers.
& Gerald L. Larson, which are available upon request.
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Typical
Organic Hydrophilic Low Hydrocarbon
Thermal Compatible Fluorosilicone and Polar Temperature (Paraffin)
Silicone Fluids Silicone Fluids Fluids Silicone Fluids Silicone Fluids Fluids

260° 150° 190° 135° 235° 130°

280° — 230° — 260° —

-73° -50° -47° -50° -100° -30°

50 - 3.0x105 500 - 1x104 80 -1x104 20-5,000 4-400 —

0.61 0.75 0.84 — 0.5 —
400-420 — 175-200 — 300-400 —

2.78-2.95 2.5-3.0 6.95-7.35 — — —

5.5 approx. 5-8 7.5 approx. 7 11.9 4.4-4.9
0.98-1.15 0.88-1.04 1.25-1.30 1.00-1.07 0.76-1.09 0.8-0.9
insoluble- insoluble-
insoluble insoluble insoluble insoluble
partial soluble
soluble/ soluble/ insoluble/ partial/ soluble/ soluble/
soluble soluble insoluble insoluble soluble soluble
1.428-1.582 1.443-1.493 1.336-1.387 1.441-1.454 1.335-1.588 1.410-1.430

20.5-28.5 22.0-39.5 25.7-28.7 23.6-27.0 15.9-26.7 21-28

1.8-2.5 0.7 0.8 2-6 0.9-2.5 0.7

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Definitions and Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selection Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fluid Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SiBrid® Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Thermoplastic & Preceramic Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Refractive Indices of Pure Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Viscosity Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Blending Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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SILICONE FLUIDS
Stable Inert Media
An introduction to silicone fluids Silicone Fluids can be divided into six general classes:
and their uses
Silicone fluids have unique properties because they are not ■ Conventional Fluids..................................8
products of petroleum or organic chemistry. They were the ■ Thermal Fluids ........................................16
first, and are still the only, major class of polymers that are ■ Organic Compatible Fluids ......................18
products of inorganic chemistry. Silicone fluids consist of a ■ Fluorosilicone Fluids ..............................20
broad range of different materials with the following charac- ■ Hydrophilic Fluids....................................21
teristics: ■ Low Temperature Fluids ..........................23

■ Wide Service Temperature Range The conventional fluids, also referred to as polydimethylsilox-
■ Low Viscosity Changes vs. Temperature anes, exhibit all the properties of the silicone family. The
■ Thermal Stability other classes of fluids can be considered modifications of the
■ Low Flammability conventional fluids in which one set of properties has been
■ Shear Stability enhanced, but generally other properties are altered or
■ Dielectric Stability sacrificed.
■ High Compressibility
■ Chemical Inertness
■ Low Surface Tension
■ Low Toxicity

These features have facilitated the adoption of silicones as

dielectric, hydraulic, heat transfer, power transmission and
damping fluids. They have found applications when incorpo-
rated as additives into plastics and rubbers as process and
release aids, into coatings for flow and level control and into
process streams as antifoams. Other unique properties have
led to their introduction in acoustical applications such as
ultrasonic sensor and sonar buoys. Light refractive and index
matching properties have allowed the use of silicones in
fiberoptics and optoelectronics. This proliferation of applica-
tions has engendered many improvements and refinements of
silicone fluids.

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DEFINITIONS AND TERMS

Centistoke A unit of kinematic viscosity, equaling 1 mm2/sec.
Consistency The resistance offered by a real fluid to deformation.
Fluid A substance which undergoes continuous deformation when subjected to sheer stress.
Glass Transition Temperature The temperature associated with a change from a glass state to a plastic state. For
silicones the Tg is usually substantially below room temperature.
Kinematic Viscosity Differs from viscosity in that it is the measure of volume flow of a liquid, defined as a
stoke (St.) A stoke equals 1 cm.2/sec. or 10 -4m2/sec. A centistoke, cSt. = .01 St. =
1 mm.2/sec. Kinematic viscosity of a liquid (stokes) can be converted to viscosity
(poise) by multiplying by the density of the fluid.
Non-Newtonian Fluid A fluid with consistency which varies as a function of shear stress as well as
temperature and pressure.
Pascal-Second Pa.s, the SI unit for viscosity, equalling 1 kg(m.s) or 10 Poise.
Saybolt Viscosity A measure of kinematic viscosity. To convert from SSU to St., apply the following for-
mula for SSU > 100: St. = .00220(SSU) – 1.35/t.
Relative Viscosity For a fluid polymer solution, the ratio of solution viscosity to solvent viscosity at the
same temperature; μr=μ/μ0.
Viscosity Constant consistency under fixed pressure and temperature of simple liquids or
gases. Perfect or ideal fluids offer no resistance to shear and have zero consistency.
Viscosity dimensions are force per area x time. The unit of viscosity is the poise (p.)
= 1g/(cm.)(sec.) and is a measure of mass flow of a liquid. One poise is equal to
0.1Pa s in SI units.
•

Viscosity-Temperature Coefficient A measure of the change of fluid viscosity over the temperature range 38°C to 99°C;
V.T.C. = 1-(viscosity @99°C/viscosity @ 38°C). Thus, the lower the V.T.C. the less the
change in viscosity over the temperature range.

NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Molecular Weights Reported values are derived from kinematic viscosity measurements and correlate to
number average molecular weight. GPC Number average molecular weights for
dimethylsiloxanes have been related to polystyrene standards according to Pekala
(American Laboratory 15, 4 1983): log Mw PDMS/MwPST = 1.1813 + 0.0769V,
where V is retention volume.
Compositional Percentages All copolymer percentages are mole %; graft and block polymer percentages are
weight %.
Viscosities Reported values for kinematic viscosities for homopolymer fluids are ± 10% for fluids
≤100,000 cSt and ± 15% for fluids>100,000 cSt. Reported viscosities for copolymer
fluids are ±20%.
Temperature When not indicated, reported properties for silicone fluids are at 25°C (298.15°K).
R&D only Indicates that the product is not registered with the EPA for commercial or
industrial use. Products not listed as R&D only are registered for industrial use -
TSCA listed.
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Silicone Fluid Selection Guide

Selecting a silicone fluid

There are two approaches to selecting the proper silicone or by comparing function and application requirements in the
fluid for an application. The fluid class can be chosen by following table. Once the fluid class is selected, a specific
comparing specific physical property requirements in the grade can be determined on the next few pages by following
property profile by class chart located inside the front cover the color key.

Function Application Fluid Class

Dielectric Transformers, Rectifiers ■ Conventional
Coolant/Fluid Capacitors
Magnetron ■ Conventional
■ Thermal
Dielectric Impregnation ■ Conventional
of Porous Substrate

Lubrication Mold Release ■ Conventional

■ Organic Compatible
■ Emulsion
Aluminum Machining ■ Organic Compatible
and Extruding
Die Casting ■ Organic Compatible
Ball Bearing and Gear ■ Organic Compatible
Lubrication ■ Thermal
■ Fluorosilicone
Airborne Radar ■ Low Temperature
Rubber/Plastic Contact ■ Conventional
■ Organic Compatible
Fiber/Plastic Contact ■ Hydrophilic
Metal/Plastic Contact ■ Organic Compatible
■ Thermal
■ Fluorosilicone
Metal/Metal Contact ■ Organic Compatible
■ Thermal (Chlorophenyl)
Grease ■ Conventional,
■ Thermal or
■ Fluorosilicone

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Function Application Fluid Class

Working Media Fluid Clutch ■ Conventional
■ Thermal
Smart Fluids ■ Conventional
■ Organic Compatible
Hydraulic Fluid ■ Low Temperature,
■ Conventional
■ Thermal
Brake Fluid ■ Conventional (Intermediate Viscosity)
Shock Absorber ■ Conventional
■ Thermal or
General Damping ■ Conventional
■ Thermal
■ Fluorosilicone
Meter Damping ■ Conventional
Timing Devices ■ Conventional
■ Thermal
Magnetic Amplifier ■ Thermal
Diffusion Pump ■ Thermal (Oligomeric)
Performance Surfactant/Antifoam ■ Conventional (Low Viscosity),
Additive ■ Hydrophilic
■ Fluorosilicone
Hydrocarbon Compatibility ■ Organic Compatible
Flow Control ■ Conventional (Low Viscosity)
Wetting ■ Hydrophilic
Radiation Resistance ■ Thermal
Acoustical Sonobuoy ■ Conventional (Reduced Volatility)
Sound Coupling/Lensing ■ Fluorosilicone
Optical Optical Coupling Fluid ■ Thermal
Anti-fog Agent ■ Hydrophilic
Gloss Enhancement ■ Conventional (Low-Intermediate Viscosity)
Heat Transfer Heat Treatment Bath ■ Thermal
Constant Temperature Bath ■ Conventional (Intermediate Viscosity)
■ Thermal
Temperature Measurement ■ Conventional, (Intermediate Viscosity),
Device ■ Thermal
■ Fluorosilicone
Closed Loop Heating ■ Thermal
Refrigerated Systems ■ Low Temperature

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Conventional Silicone Fluids

Polydimethylsiloxanes, Trimethylsiloxy
Polydimethylsiloxanes, Trimethylsiloxy Terminated
Terminated
Properties
Viscosity
Conventional fluids are the well-known Viscosity Temp. Pourpoint Specific Refractive
general purpose silicones described in Product Code* cSt. Coefficient °C Gravity Index
chemical notation as polydimethylsilox-
anes. They are commercially produced DMS-T00 .65 .32 -68 .761 1.3750
in viscosities ranging from 0.65 to DMS-T01 1.0 .37 -85 .818 1.3825
2,500,000 cSt. DMS-T01.5 1.5 .46 -75 .853 1.3880
Conventional silicone fluids are com- DMS-T02 2.0 .48 -80 .873 1.3900
posed of polymer chains with unique
flexibility. Polydimethylsiloxane has vir- DMS-T03 3.0 .51 -70 .898 1.3935
tually no energy barrier for rotation. DMS-T05 5.0 .54 -65 .918 1.3970
This results in one of the lowest glass- DMS-T07 7.0 .55 -65 .930 1.3980
transition temperatures of any polymer.
The liquid surface tension of polydi- DMS-T11 10 .56 -65 .935 1.3990
methylsiloxane is lower than the critical DMS-T12 20 .59 -65 .950 1.4000
surface tension of wetting (24
dynes/cm). This causes polymers to DMS-T15 50 .59 -65 .960 1.4015
spread over their own adsorbed films. DMS-T21 100 .60 -65 .966 1.4025
An important consequence of the low DMS-T22 200 .60 -60 .968 1.4030
intermolecular forces in polysiloxanes is
the highest permeability coefficients of DMS-T23 350 .60 -60 .970 1.4031
any polymer for oxygen and nitrogen. DMS-T25 500 .60 -55 .971 1.4033
The fluids are thermally stable indefi- DMS-T31 1,000 .61 -50 .971 1.4034
nately at 150°C in air. Fluids with vis- DMS-T35 5,000 .61 -48 .973 1.4035
cosities of 50 cSt. or greater have negli-
gible vapor pressure. DMS-T41 10,000 .61 -48 .974 1.4035
At viscosities greater than 1,000 cSt. DMS-T41.2 12,500 .61 -46 .974 1.4035
correlating to molecular weights greater DMS-T43 30,000 .61 -43 .976 1.4035
than 30,000, polymer chain entangle- DMS-T46 60,000 .61 -42 .976 1.4035
ment occurs, resulting in leveling of
physical property change vs. viscosity. DMS-T51 100,000 .61 -41 .977 1.4035
Refractive index, surface tension, den- DMS-T53 300,000 .61 -41 .977 1.4035
sity and viscosity-temperature coefficients
are strikingly flat. DMS-T56 600,000 .61 -41 .978 1.4035
DMS-T61 1,000,000 .62 -39 .978 1.4035
DMS-T63 2,500,000 .62 -38 .978 1.4035
*Product code Definition DMS-T72 20,000,000 .62 -35 .979 1.4035
Viscosity specifications for polydimethylsiloxanes: ± 10% for fluids 100,000 cSt. and less; ± 15% for
Prefix: fluids >100,000 cSt.
DMS=DiMethylSiloxane
Data in the above table provide properties that vary significantly with viscosity and molecular
Suffix: weight. Many of the properties of polydimethylsiloxanes do not vary significantly when viscosity
1st character=Trimethylsiloxy terminated is greater than 10 cSt. Tables and graphs on the next pages provide information on the following
2nd character=viscosity in decades, i.e. 10 X properties: ACCOUSTICAL, DENSITY, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, MOLECULAR WEIGHT, OPTICAL,
3rd character=viscosity to 1 significant figure RADIATION RESISTANCE, REACTIVITY, RHEOLOGY, SOLUBILITY, THERMAL PERMEABILITY.

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CAS: [9016-00-6] and [63148-62-9]

Coeff. of Thermal
Thermal Conductivity Surface Dielectric Dielectric Flashpoint Molecular
PRICE
Expansion x10-4 cal/cm. sec. x10-4 °C Tension Constant Strength C° Weight 100g 1 gallon container 5 gallon container

13.4 2.4 15.9 2.20 300 -1 162 $13.00 2.5kg/$106.00 14kg/$350.00

13.4 2.4 17.4 2.30 350 39 237 $30.00 2.5kg/$245.00 14kg/$610.00
13.4 2.5 18.0 2.39 350 63 340 $33.00 2.5kg/$274.00 15kg/$650.00
11.7 2.6 18.7 2.45 350 79 410 $39.00 2.5kg/$274.00 15kg/$650.00
11.4 2.7 19.2 2.50 350 100 550 $33.00 2.5kg/$274.00 15kg/$650.00
11.2 2.8 19.7 2.60 375 135 770 $13.00 3kg/$132.00 15kg/$330.00
11.0 3.0 19.9 2.65 375 150 950 $13.00 3kg/$132.00 15kg/$330.00
10.8 3.2 20.1 2.68 375 163 1,250 $11.00 3kg/$105.00 16kg/$280.00
10.7 3.4 20.6 2.72 375 232 2,000 $11.00 3kg/$105.00 16kg/$280.00
10.6 3.6 20.8 2.75 400 285 3,780 $11.00 3kg/$105.00 16kg/$280.00
9.3 3.7 20.9 2.75 400 315 5,970 $11.00* 3kg/$92.00 16kg/$245.00
9.3 3.7 21.0 2.75 400 315 9,430 $11.00* 3kg/$105.00 16kg/$280.00
9.3 3.8 21.1 2.75 400 315 13,650 $11.00* 3kg/$105.00 16kg/$280.00
9.3 3.8 21.1 2.75 400 315 17,250 $11.00* 3kg/$105.00 16kg/$280.00
9.3 3.8 21.2 2.75 400 315 28,000 $11.00* 3kg/$105.00 17kg/$300.00
9.3 3.8 21.3 2.75 400 315 49,350 $15.00 3.5kg/$121.00 17kg/$300.00
9.3 3.8 21.5 2.75 400 315 62,700 $15.00 3.5kg/$121.00 17kg/$300.00
9.3 3.8 21.5 2.75 400 315 67,700 $21.00 3.5kg/$135.00 17kg/$306.00
9.3 3.8 21.5 2.75 400 315 91,700 $21.00 3.5kg/$135.00 17kg/$335.00
9.2 3.8 21.5 2.75 400 315 116,500 $21.00 3.5kg/$135.00 17kg/$335.00
9.2 3.8 21.5 2.75 400 321 139,000 $32.00 3.5kg/$215.00 17kg/$635.00
9.2 3.8 21.5 2.75 400 321 204,000 $32.00 3.5kg/$215.00 17kg/$635.00
9.2 3.8 21.6 2.75 400 321 260,000 $32.00 3.5kg/$215.00 17kg/$635.00
9.2 3.8 21.6 2.75 400 321 308,000 $43.00 3.5kg/$290.00 17kg/$745.00
9.2 3.8 21.6 2.75 400 321 423,000 $53.00 3.5kg/$396.00 17kg/$895.00
9.2 3.8 21.6 2.75 400 321 >500,000 $43.00 3.5kg/$375.00 —
*Available in drop-wise dispenser bottle ($4.00 additional).
Drum pricing available upon request.
Low Volatility Grades p. 14
Volatile Cyclic Silicones p. 14
Emulsions p. 15
Colored Silicone Fluids p. 15
Branched Methyl Fluids p. 24

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Properties of Conventional Silicone Fluids (Polydimethylsiloxanes) – continued

Polydimethylsiloxane properties that do not vary significantly for fluids with viscosities greater than 10 cSt. are listed below.

Acoustical* Density
Fluid Viscosity (cSt.) Velocity of sound, m/s Density vs. Temperature
30°C 50.7°C of Dimethylsiloxane Fluids
0.65 873 795 1.02
1.00
2.0 931 863 98
100
20 975 918 96 0 cS
t
94 100

Density g/cc
100 985 930 92
cSt

1,000 987 933 90

10 c
88 St
* for additional information see: Pouey, M. et al, Phys. Chem. 86
84
Chem Phys., 2003, 5, 73 82
80
-25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150

TEMPERATURE, °C

Electrical Dimethylsiloxane
used in smart
Dielectric Strength 350-400V/mil magnetic &
Dielectric Constant 102-106Hz, 20°C 2.44-2-2.76 electrorheological
Dissipation Factor 0.0001 fluids.
Volume Resistivity 1x1015ohm-cm at 20°C

Dielectric Constant Dielectric Strength in kV/mm

16

3 14
kV/mm

2.5 12

2 10

0 100 200 0 100 200

TEMPERATURE, °C TEMPERATURE, °C

Power Factor Moisture Absorption vs. Resistivity

1016
Volume Resistivity (⏐/cm)

0.01

1015
0.001

1014
0.0001

1013
0 100 200 0 50 100 150 200 250

TEMPERATURE, °C WATER (ppm)

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Mechanical
Coefficient of adiabatic compressibility 1.10x10-10cm2/dyne
Volume reduction of 100 cSt. fluid
at 1,000 psi 0.70-0.75%
at 10,000 psi 5.50-5.90%
at 20,000 psi 9.00-9.20%
at 40,000 psi 13.30-13.80%

Fluid dampeners utilize electrorheological

fluids that contain polydimethylsiloxane
Molecular Weight

100,000
Viscosity, μ, of Polydimethylsiloxanes as a function of a degree
of polymerization “n”.
10,000
VISCOSITY at 25°C. cSt

1,000

Note: The straight portion of the slope corresponds to A.J.

100
Barry's relationship on molecular weights>2,500:

log μcSt = 1.00 + 0.0123M0.5

10

n 1 5 10 20 30 40

MOLECULAR WEIGHT (Calculated) 162 2,000 5,000 10,000 50,000 100,000

Optical Radiation Resistance

Refractive index, 25°C 1.397-1.404 Effect of Gamma Radiation
on Viscosity of Silicone Fluids
Verdet constant of 16.2-16.9x10-3mm/gm/cm 10,000
magnetic rotary power 200°C 150°C
25°C
VISCOSITY at 25°C. cSt

DMS-T31 Polydimethylsiloxane

1,000
200°C 25°C
150°C
PMM-0025 Polymethylphenylsiloxane

200°C 25°C
150°C
100 PMM-5021 Dimethyl-Phenylmethylsiloxane copolymer

0 10 100
Radiation dose (megarads)

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Properties of Conventional Silicone Fluids (Polydimethylsiloxanes) – continued

Polydimethylsiloxane properties that do not vary significantly for fluids with viscosities greater than 10cSt. are listed below

Reactivity ethanol, dioxane and dihexyladipate. They are insoluble in

While they exhibit low reactivity under many conditions, cer- methanol, cyclohexanol and ethylene glycol. The solubility
tain environments are destructive to silicone fluids. Hydrogen parameter for 100 cSt. fluid is 7.4.
fluoride, for example, attacks the silicon-oxygen bond to Solubility of Water
produce dimethylsilyl fluorides and water, which generate The equilibrium water absorption of silicones is 100-200ppm
corrosive gases. Strong bases such as methanolic potassium at 50-85% relative humidity. Drying of fluids is recommended
hydroxide destroy silicone fluids and create resinous for maximum performance in electrical applications. A typical
byproducts. drying protocol is to apply 1mm vacuum for 1 hour, which
Thermal degradation at elevated temperatures causes typically reduces water levels below 25ppm.
rearrangement of the silicon-oxygen bonds to product volatile
byproducts. Free-radical reaction of the methyl groups to form Solubility of Gases
cross-linked materials by oxidation with peroxy compounds Gas ml gas/ml liquid @25°C
increases fluid viscosity and causes the fluid to gel. Nitrogen 0.16-0.17
Solubility of Fluids Carbon Dioxide 1.00
Methylene chloride, chlorofluorocarbons, ethyl ether, xylene Air 0.16-0.19
and methylethyl ketone are typical solvents for dimethylsilox- Hydrogen 0.11-0.12
anes. Low viscosity polymers are also soluble in acetone,
Gaseous Permeability of Polydimethylsiloxane
Gas P* x 109 Gas P* x 109 Gas P* x 109
H2 97 N2O 650 n-C6H14 1410
He 52 NO2 1140 n-C8H18 1290
NH 3 885 SO2 2250 n-C10H22 645
H 2O 5400 CS2 1350 HCHO 1665
CO 51 CH4 142 CH3OH 2085
N2 42 C2H6 375 COCI2 2250
NO 90 C2H4 200 Acetone 835
02 90 C2H2 3960 Pyridine 2865
H 2S 1500 C3H8 615 Benzene 1620
Ar 90 n-C4H10 1350 Phenol 3150
CO2 410 n-C5H12 3000 Toluene 1370
*cm /s • cm • cm Hg
3 2

values adjusted from filled silicone membranes

Thermal
Specific heat 0.35-0.37 cal/gm/°C
Heat of formation -2.41 kcal/gm
Heat of combustion (>50 cSt.) 6.13 kcal/gm
Glass transition temperature -128°C
Gel time, 150°C indefinite
Gel time for intermediate viscosity fluids, 200°C 200 hours
Gel time for high viscosity fluids, 200°C 100 hours
Autoignition temperature for fluids >10 cSt. greater than 460°C

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Rheological Behavior Under Shear

At shear rates commonly encountered (≤10 4s -1) polydimethyl-
siloxanes behave, at viscosities up to 1,000 cSt., like
Newtonian fluids. Viscosity is constant and independent of the
velocity gradient. Apparent viscosity is identical with viscosity
extrapolated to zero velocity gradient.
For oils of a higher viscosity than 1,000 cSt., this ratio is only
constant for velocity gradients below a certain value. Beyond
this value, becoming lower as the product becomes more vis-
cous—the ratio is no longer constant: apparent viscosity falls Apparent
below real viscosity (extrapolated for a zero velocity gradient) viscosity
and the behavior is then known as “pseudoplastic.” This for a velocity
gradient
change is perfectly reversible, and behavior again becomes Critical velocity of 10,000 s-1
Newtonian when the velocity gradient falls once more below gradient (s-1) (in cSt.)
the critical value. Viscosity returns to its initial level even after 1,000 2,500 850
intense shearing of long duration.
12,500 200 4,700
As a guide, the table indicates the “critical” velocity gradients 30,000 150 6,000
for polydimethylsiloxanes (where change of rheological
behavior occurs) as well as apparent viscosity measured at 100,000 30 8,200
velocity gradient equal to 10,000 s-1.

Apparent Viscosity as a Function of Velocity Gradient

2,000,000 2,000,000

1,500,000
500,000
500,000

200,000
200,000
100,000
100,000
60,000
Viscosity in cSt.

50,000
30,000
20,000
20,000
12,500
10,000
10,000
5,000
5,000

2,000
2,000

1,000
1,000

500

Temperature 25°C

0.1 0.2 0.3 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1,000 2,000 5,000 20,000 100,000 500,000
10,000 50,000 200,000 1,000,000
VELOCITY GRADIENT (s-1)

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Low Volatility
PolyDimethylsiloxanes
Volatile, low molecular weight components are present in Reduced Volatility PolyDimethylsiloxanes
polydimethylsiloxanes as a consequence of the equilibrium wt% volatiles measured after 4 hours at 150°C in air
polymerization utilized in their manufacture. Typically, sili- Product Code Viscosity wt % Volatiles Price/1kg
cones with viscosities below 50 cSt. have >10% volatiles,
while those with viscosities greater than 50 cSt. have 0.5-4.0% DMS-T07R 7 10 $150.00
volatiles. Low molecular weight components can impart unde- DMS-T12R 20 3.0 $200.00
sirable effects in certain critical applications. These can cause
outgassing, migration, bleed, plasticization, and stress-crack- DMS-T21R 100 0.5 $140.00
ing in contact with certain plastics and rubbers. Devolatilized DMS-T31R 1,000 0.1 $225.00
silicones are offered in two classes. Reduced Volatility
see also FMS-222R in Fluorosilicone section
Silicones have >90% low-molecular weight components
removed and are generally acceptable for polymer contacting
applications. Extreme Low Volatility Silicones have virtually
zero volatiles and are suitable for extreme vacuum applica-
tions including systems deployed in space exploration and Extreme Low Volatility PolyDimethylsiloxanes
communication. An example of a space application is as a <0.01wt% volatiles measured after 24 hours at 125°C 10-5 torr
damping fluid for solar panels. vacuum, according to ASTM-E595-85 and NASA SP-R0022A
Product Code Viscosity Price/100g

DMS-T23E 350 $290.00

Volatile Cyclic DMS-T31E 1,000 $290.00
PolyDimethylsiloxanes - DMS-T41.2E 12,500 $290.00
Cyclomethicones
Low molecular weight silicone that possess a cyclic structure
rather than a chain structure serve as volatile carriers for a
variety of formulations. Low heats of vaporization and the abil-
ity to select a desired vapor pressure has led to their use as
cosmetic vehicles. While most display a broad range of
liquid behavior, the most volatile cyclic dimethylsiloxane, D3,
is a solid at room temperature.

Volatile Cyclic Dimethylsiloxanes (Cyclomethicones)

Viscosiity, Boiling Vapor Heat of Specific Refractive Molecular Price/ Price/
Product Code Name cSt. Point, °C Pressure, Vaporization Gravity Index Weight 100g 2kg
25°C, mm Kcal/mole

SIH6105.0 D3 solid, 65° m.p. 134° 10 9.5 1.02 - 222.46 $18.00 -

SIO6700.0 D4 2.3 175-176° 1.3 10.9 0.96 1.397 296.61 $10.00 $70.00
SID2650.0 D5 3.9 210° 0.4 12.0 0.96 1.398 370.77 $10.00 $96.00
SID4625.0 D6 6.6 245° 0.02 - 0.97 1.402 445.00 $208.00 $1,900.00
SID4075.0 D3-6 2.4 134-245° 1.5 - 0.96 - 222-445 - $38.00

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Silicone Emulsions
Silicone emulsions are easy-to-use, water-dilutable, fine parti- ducing shell molds and cores for metal casting, wire and
cle dispersions of conventional polydimethylsiloxane fluids. cable extrusion and conveyance devices in high-speed print-
They are employed as release agents and lubricants in a vari- ing. They are usually diluted with water to a final solids con-
ety of rubber and plastic applications including molding of centration of 0.1-3.5% at the point of application.
mechanical rubber parts such as O-rings and footwear, pro-

PolyDimethylsiloxane Silicone Emulsions

emulsifier content: 3-6 wt %
Base fluid
Product Code Viscosity wt % Solids Emulsion Type Price/100g Price/3kg Price/18kg

DMS-T21M50 100 53-56 Non-ionic $15.00 $75.00 $320.00

DMS-T31M50 1,000 54-58 Non-ionic $12.00 $65.00 $250.00
DMS-T41M50 10,000 51-55 Non-ionic $12.00 $65.00 $250.00
DMS-T51M35 >100,000 33-36 Anionic $15.00 $78.00 $330.00

Silicone Fluid Blends

Very high viscosity silicone fluids are difficult to apply as thin
films. Solutions in volatile low viscosity silicones are easy to
handle and facilitate film spread.

PolyDimethylsiloxane Fluid Blends

High Viscosiity, Blend
Product Code Component, cSt wt % Solids Viscosity, cSt Price/100g Price/3kg

DMS-T51B20 100,000 20 200-500 $32.00 $210.00

DMS-T72B15 15-20x10 6 15 4,000-8,000 $42.00 $280.00

Colored Silicone Fluids

Dyes in silicone fluids provide coloration without compromising
transparency. The fluids may be used directly in applications such
as gauge fluids or as tint additives for silicone fluids and elastomers.

Product Code Description Price/100g Price/1kg

DMS-T21BLU Blue Dye in 100 cSt. fluid $20.00 $75.00

DMS-T21RED Red Dye in 100 cSt. fluid $20.00 $75.00

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Thermal Silicone Fluids

Thermal Silicone Fluids for Mechanical and
Heat Transfer Applications (Aromatic siloxanes)
DiPhenylsiloxane-DiMethylsiloxane Copolymers CAS: [68083-14-7]
Viscosity 25°C Viscosity, 99°C Viscosity Pour- Transition Gel time, hours
Product Code cSt. cSt. Temp. Coeff. Point, °C Temp.,Tg °C 250°C in air *
The thermal silicone fluids are describ-
ed in chemical notation as aromatic PDM-0421 100 29 0.62 -73 - 150-200
siloxanes because of the presence of PDM-0821 100-125 30-32 0.63 -70 - 1200-1500
phenyl groups.
PDM-1922 150-250 26-28 0.78 -40 - 1500-2000
High phenyl content fluids are utilized
as heat-exchange fluids, dielectric PhenylMethylsiloxane-DiMethylsiloxane Copolymers CAS: [63148-52-7]
coolants, impregnants for sintered metal PMM-1015 50 14 0.61 -70 -121 220-260
bearing, and base oils for high tempera-
PMM-1021 100 35 0.62 -70 -121 210-230
ture fluids. Low phenyl content fluids
are utilized at lower temperatures than PMM-1025 500 180 0.62 -70 -121 180-200
high phenylsilicones and find extended PMM-1043 30000 5500 0.63 -65 -121 <100
temperature service applications as
lubricating oils for critical devices such PMM-5021 125 20 0.78 -51 -100 1000-1400
as timers and systems involving rubber, PMM-6025 500 60 0.79 -34 - 1500-1900
plastic and aluminum mating surfaces. PhenylMethylsiloxane Homopolymers CAS: [9005-12-3]
At elevated temperatures, and in the PMM-0011 10-20 <5 - -55 - >flashpoint**
presence of oxygen, silicone polymers
are subject to two types of degradation: PMM-0021 100-200 14-20 0.79 - - 1600-2100
R R R PMM-0025 500 35 0.88 -20 -86 1500-2000
Oxidizing attack
PhenylMethylsiloxane-Diphenylsiloxane Copolymers CAS: [308073-01-0]
Si O Si O Si
PMP-5025 300-600 - - -10 - -
R R R Thermal attack PhenylMethylsiloxane Oligomers - Diffusion Fluids
Phenyl groups provide enhanced ther- 1,1,5,5-Tetraphenyl-1,3,3,5-tetramethyltrisiloxane CAS: [3982-82-9]
mal properties by two mechanisms: PDM-7040 35-40 <5 - -35 - >flashpoint**
1. Better protection of the chain
Si—O—Si—O by steric hindrance. 1,1,3,5,5-Pentaphenyl-1,3,5-trimethyltrisiloxane CAS: [3390-61-2]
2. The lower susceptibility of the PDM-7050 170-5 6 - -15 - >flashpoint**
phenyl group to oxidative attack. Tetrachlorophenylsilsesquioxane-Dimethylsiloxane Copolymers CAS: [68957-05-1]
As phenyl groups replace methyl groups PTT-1117 70 18 0.68 -73 - 270-280
in a polysiloxane, several changes occur. *The gel time for conventional fluids (DMS-T31) is <10 hours; coking time for mineral oil is <2 hours
Oxidation resistance, thermal stability **Unsafe operating temperature in air.
and shear resistance are enhanced. For
polyphenylmethylsiloxane the service tion exceeds 75 mole percent, the poly- anes provide superior lubrication for
temperature is -55°C to 290°C. The gel mers are solid. Refractive index also metal-metal contact. The polyphenyl-
time of several fluids is provided in the increases with phenyl concentration. At methylsiloxanes also exhibit good radiation
accompanying table. In closed oxygen- 15-16 mole percent phenyl concentra- resistance, remaining serviceable up to
free systems the polyphenylmethyl- tions, the refractive index matches that of 200 megarads exposure. (See page 11.)
siloxanes are stable for thousands of optical fibers and amorphous silica The compressibility of phenyl containing
hours at 250°C. The materials are used allowing “invisible” connections and siloxanes is reduced in comparison to
in heating baths. transparent blends. dimethyl fluids. The compressibility of
The phenyl group also introduces rigidi- Low viscosity phenyl fluids, PDM-7040 selected thermal fluids at 20,000 psi are
ty in the silicone chain. When substitu- and PDM-7050, are used as diffusion as shown in the accompanying table.
pump fluids. Chlorinated aromated silox-
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Specific Refractive Surface Dielectric Flashpoint Ignition Comonomer Molecular Price Price Price
Gravity Index Tension Constant °C Temp., °C mole % Weight 100g 1kg 10kg

0.98 1.422 22.6 2.75 280 484 4-6* 3,500-4,000 $15.00 $108.00 $755.00
0.99 1.436 22.8 2.78 280 484 7-10* 2,800-3,200 $13.00 $92.00 $647.00
1.05 1.490 24.5 2.83 285 488 18-22* 1,600-2,400 $24.00 $176.00 $1232.00
*Diphenylsiloxane

1.00 1.425 25.0 2.77 275 482 8-12** 1,500-1,600 $20.00 $139.00 $972.00
1.00 1.425 24.5 2.79 280 482 8-12** 3,000-4,000 $28.00 $193.00 $1183.00
1.00 1.425 24.4 2.80 285 482 8-12** 9,000-11,000 $23.00 $165.00 $1155.00
1.00 1.425 24.8 2.82 285 482 8-12** 40,000-50,000 $64.00 $451.00 -
1.07 1.500 24.5 2.87 296 482 45-50** 2,000-2,200 $23.00 $165.00 $1155.00
1.08 1.507 2.89 285 482 58-62** 3,500-4,000 $22.00 $139.00 $972.00
**Phenylmethylsiloxane

1.01 1.470 - - 220 420 - 350-450 $99.00 $693.00 -

1.09 1.520 - 2.93 280 484 - 700-1200 $86.00 - -
1.11 1.533 28.5 2.95 300 487 - 2,500-2,700 $23.00 $165.00 $1155.00

1.10 1.543 - - 300 - 45-55** 600-800 $123.00 - -

**Phenylmethylsiloxane

1.07 1.556 37.3 - 221 425 - 485 $42.00 $290.00 $2266.00

1.09 1.588 36.5 - 245 440 - 547 $57.00 $400.00 $2803.00

1.05 1.428 21.0 2.90 300 480 - 1,600-3,000 $35.00 $242.00 $1694.00

Thermodynamic Properties* Compressibility at 20,000 psi

Thermal Expansion, (25-150°C), cc/cc/°C: 7.5-9.4 x 10-4 Product Code Compressibility, % Description
Thermal Conductivity, cal/(sec.)(cm )(°C/cm): 3 x 10
2 -4 PTT-1117 8.3 (Tetrachlorophenyl)-
Dimethylsiloxane
Specific Heat, 38°C, cal/gm/°C: 0.34-0.39 Branch Copolymer
PMM-1025 7.9 Phenylmethylsiloxane
Electrical Properties* Dimethylsiloxane Copolymer
Volume Resistivity, Ω-cm: 25°C: 1-4 x 1014 PMM-1922 6.5 Diphenyldimethyl-
50°C: 1-5 x 1012 siloxane Copolymer
Dielectric Strength, kV/mm: 14 PMM-0025 5.5 Polyphenylmethylsiloxane
Dissipation Factor: at 102 Hz: 1.1-5.1 x 10-4
at 106 Hz: 0.1-1.1 x 10-4
*Properties do not apply to PTT-1117
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Organic Compatible Silicone Fluids

Alkyl Silicones
Silicones wth alkyl or aromatic substituted alkyl side chains can Modification of the alkyl chain length
allow for many of the advantages of silcones to be formulated in allows for varying the organic character-
organic based formulations. The alkyl modfied silicones offer istics of the siloxanes. A longer alkyl
greater organic compatibility with organic materials, improved chain translates to higher compatibility
lubricity, reduced tack, higher viscosity-temperature coefficients, with hydrocarbon oils and increases in
lower compressibility and decreased oxidation stability when pour point. The series moves from liquid
compared to polydimethylsiloxanes. Both ethylene-dimethylsilox- at room temperature (octyl) to pour
ane and alkylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymers are readily points just above room temperature (tetradecyl) to creamy
miscible in many hydrocarbons allowing for the introduction of solids at room temperature (octadecyl and higher).
silicone properties.
AlkylMethylsiloxane Homopolymers
Viscosity Pour- Specific Refractive Surface Flashpoint Price Price Price
Product Code cSt. Point, °C Gravity Index Tension °C 100g 1kg 10kg

polyOctylMethylsiloxane CAS: [68440-90-4]

ALT-143 600-1000 -44 0.91 1.445 30.4 250 $15.00 $108.00 $755.00
polyTetradecylMethylsiloxane CAS: [76684-67-8]
ALT-173 700-1200 30 0.89 1.455 35.0 - $21.00 $143.00 $836.00
polyOctadecylMethylsiloxane (solid at room temperature) CAS: [68607-75-0]
ALT-192 250-500 (50°C) 50 0.89 (50°C) 1.443 39.5 - $21.00 $163.00 $977.00
AlkylMethylsiloxane DiMethylsiloxane Copolymers
(45-55% HexadecylMethylsiloxane) - (DiMethylsiloxane) Copolymer CAS: [191044-49-2]
ALT-281 40-70 19 0.86 1.448 - - $21.00 $163.00 $977.00
(27-33% OctadecylMethylsiloxane) - (DiMethylsiloxane) Copolymer (solid at room temperature) CAS: [67762-83-8]
ALT-292 25-50 (40°C) 40 0.89 1.440 - - $42.00 $293.00 -
(1-2% TriacontylMethylsiloxane) - (DiMethylsiloxane) Copolymer CAS: [17525-30-0]
ALT-561 2000-4000 (100°C) 75 - - - - $66.00 $462.00 -
Alkyl Terminated PolyDiMethylsiloxanes
Butyl Terminated PolyDiMethylsiloxane [R&D Only]
DMA-021 10-15 -40 0.92 1.413 - >150 $38.00 $175.00 -
Octadecyl Terminated PolyDiMethylsiloxane CAS: [128446-57-1]
DMA-091 20-30 (35°C) 14 0.88 1.434 - >150 $42.00 $293.00 -
Hexacosyl Terminated PolyDiMethylsiloxane [R&D Only]
DMA-131 65 (55°C) 44-5 0.87 1.415 - >150 $45.00 $305.00 -
MonoHexacosyl Terminated Polydimethylsiloxane CAS: [1283601-17-1]
MMA-131 45 18-9 0.89 1.428 - >150 $42.00 $148.00 -

Alkyl fluids improve plastic on plastic

lubrication and have greater
compatibility during processing
and molding.

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Aryl-Alkyl Silicones
Aryl-alkyl silicones exhibit an extended range of organic compatibility and lubricity
when compared to dimethyl silicones. They behave as broad spectrum compatibilizing
agents for silicone/hydrocarbon/fatty acid formulations in the lubricant and cosmetic
industries. Fluids with methyl and 2-phenylpropyl groups maintain excellent release
properties without interfering with paintability, making them preferred in mold release
agent formulations for rubber and plastics and die casting. Other uses for organic com-
patible silicone fluids include surfactants or de-airing molded urethane and epoxy parts
during fabrication and die-cast metal lubrication.

AlkylMethylsiloxane-ArylalkylMethylsiloxane Copolymers
Viscosity Pour- Specific Refractive Flashpoint Price Price Price
Product Code cSt. Point, °C Gravity Index °C 100g 1kg 10kg

poly(2-Phenylpropyl)Methylsiloxane CAS: [71329-48-1]

APT-133 1000 - 1.02 1.480 258 $21.00 $163.00 $977.00
(75-85% EthylMethylsiloxane) - (15-25% 2-PhenylpropylMethylsiloxane) Copolymer CAS: [68037-77-4]
APT-213 1200-1600 - 1.01 1.462 209 $21.00 $163.00 $977.00
(45-55% HexylMethylsiloxane) - (45-55% 2-PhenylpropylMethylsiloxane) Copolymer CAS: [68952-01-2]
APT-233 1500-2000 - 1.04 1.493 275 $18.00 $123.00 $862.00
(60-70% DodecylMethylsiloxane) - (30-40% 2-PhenylpropylMethylsiloxane) Copolymer CAS: [68037-76-3]
APT-263 1100-1300 - 0.91 1.464 277 $21.00 $163.00 $977.00

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Fluorosilicone Fluids
Many advantages of fluorocarbons and silicones are combined
in fluorosilicones. The materials are useful from -40° to
230°C in a wide range of aggressive service environments.
They have achieved a number of unique applications due to
their chemical and solvent resistance to lubricity.
Fluorosilicones are not miscible with fuels or oils. They have a
solubility parameter of 9.6. They have been employed in
mechanical vacuum pumps where exposure to high from fluorosilicones and solid fluoropolymer thickeners have
temperature moisture and oxygen is encountered. been used in sealed transmission and other extreme pressure
The fluids are excellent lubricants under extreme pressure applications.
applications. This characteristic, considered with resistance to The high density of these fluids has led to their use as a flota
fuels has led to many automotive and aerospace lubrication tion medium for inertial guidance systems. Acoustic velocities
applications, since they are not easily leached by fuels from in fluorosilicones are lower than conventional silicones,
mechanical joints. In addition, fluorosilicones, particularly the allowing sonar lens development. Trifluoropropylmethylsiloxane
copolymers, have been employed as lubricants for electrical homopolymers have a compressibility of 7.5% at 20,000 psi.
contacts and precision timing devices. Greases formulated Volume resistivity for fluids >500cSt: 1013 ohms-cm.
Fluorosilicones
Poly (3,3,3-Trifluoropropylmethylsiloxane) CAS: [63148-56-1]
Viscosity, Viscosity Pour- Transition Specific Refractive Surface Dielectric Dielectric Flashpoint Molecular Price Price Price
Product Code cSt. Temp. Coeff. Point,°C Temp., Tg°C Gravity Index Tension Constant Strength Temp.,°C Weight 25g 100g 1kg

FMS-121 80-120 - -47 - 1.24 1.382 - - - - 900-1000 $40.00 $130.00 $911.00

FMS-123 300-350 0.84 -47 -74 1.25 1.381 25.7 6.95 200 260 2400 $25.00 $82.00 $578.00
FMS-125 400-500 0.84 -44 -74 1.26 1.381 25.7 6.95 200 270 3000 $32.00 $89.00 -
FMS-131 1000 0.85 -40 -74 1.28 1.382 26.1 7.35 200 290 4600 $13.00 $42.00 $292.00
FMS-141 10,000 0.87 -30 -74 1.30 1.383 28.7 7.35 175 315 14,000 $13.00 $42.00 $292.00

Specialty Fluorosilicones
Viscosity, Viscosity Pour- Transition Specific Refractive Surface Dielectric Dielectric Flashpoint Molecular Price Price Price
Product Code cSt. Temp. Coeff. Point,°C Temp., Tg°C Gravity Index Tension Constant Strength Temp.,°C Weight 25g 100g 1kg

(48-52% 3,3,3-Trifluoropropylmethylsiloxane) - (48-52% Dimethylsiloxane) Copolymer CAS: [115361-68-7]

FMS-221 80-120 - -55 -103 1.16 1.387 21.4 - - - 1,800 $14.00 $43.00 $302.00
(48-52% 3,3,3-Trifluoropropylmethylsiloxane) - (48-52% Dimethylsiloxane) Copolymer CAS: [115361-68-7]
FMS-222R*140-200 - -55 -103 1.17 1.388 21.4 - - - 2,000 $27.00 $88.00 $620.00
(25-35%-Nonafluorohexylmethylsiloxane) - (65-75% Dimethylsiloxane) Copolymer CAS: [882878-48-0]
FMS-411 8-12cSt - -40 - 1.22 1.365 - - - - 1,000 $48.00 $156.00 $1100.00
(15-20%-Tridecafluorooctylmethylsiloxane) - (80-85% Dimethylsiloxane) Copolymer CAS: [115340-95-9]
FMS-736 4000-7000 - - - 1.21 1.375 - - - 315 40,000 $57.00 $185.00 $1298.00
1,3-Bis(Tridecafluorooctyl)Tetramethyldisiloxane [R&D only] CAS: [71363-70-7]
SIB1816.0 6-7 - - - 1.46 1.337 - - - - 826 $103.00 $336.00
*reduced volatility grade (<2% volatiles measured after 4 hours at 150°C)

Fluorocarbon - Fluorosilicone Light Grease

Penetration Dropping- 4-ball wear- Price Price
Product Code 60 Stroke point, °C mm, 232°C 100g 1kg

PP1-LUB01 320-340 200-210 1.60-1.65* $155.00 $1075.00

*1200rpm, 40kg, 2hrs, M-10 steel

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Hydrophilic Silicones
Polyalkylene Oxide Silicones
Hydrophilic silicones differ from conventional silicones by demon- used as an anti-fog treatment for glass and optical surfaces. It is
strating a much greater compatibility with aqueous systems. They also used to facilitate wetting and spread of developers on litho-
have slight to complete solubility in water. They are composed of graphic plates. At the other extreme, DBE-224 is a water-insoluble
dimethylsiloxane molecular backbones in which some of the copolymer used as a lubricant in plastic on metal wear applica-
methyl groups are replaced by polyalkylenoxy or pyrrolidone tions and as a lubricant for fibers. Anti-tack and mar resistance
groups linked through a propyl group to the silicone atom. are imparted to urethane coatings. High molecular weight copoly-
They are widely used as surfactants and emulsifiers. By altering mers, such as DBE-224, are excellent emulsifiers. DBE-821
the amounts of hydrophile and lipophile, the desired surfactant reduces static charge generation during fiber processing. It has
properties may be balanced. The higher the alkylene oxide con- also been incorporated into rolling oil formulations for metal
tent the higher the hydrophilicity. Materials with ethylene oxide drawing and stamping. DBE-712 and DBP-732 provide slip in
contents of 75% and higher are freely soluble in water. flexographic and gravure inks.
DBE-712 is the lowest molecular weight material containing 6-8 CMS-832 is a high refractive index fluid that provides gloss and
EO units and is miscible with water in all concentrations. It is smooth touch in polishes.

Hydrophilic Silicones (R=OMe)

Dimethylsiloxane-Ethylene Oxide Block/Graft Copolymers
Wt % Glycol Viscosity Molecular Specific Refractive Pour Price Price Price
Product Code Non-Siloxane Glycol Capping Cst. Weight Gravity Index Point,°C CAS# 100g 1kg 10kg

DBE-224* 25 EO OMe 400 10,000 1.02 1.414 -29 68938-54-5 $18.00 $106.00 $739.00
DBE-311*** 30-35 EO OMe 10 800-1,200 0.97 1.425 - 68938-54-5 $25.00 $165.00 -
DBE-411*** 45-50 EO OMe 5-10 400-500 0.94 1.425 - 68938-54-5 $25.00 $165.00 -
DBE-621** 50-55 EO OMe 100 2,500 1.03 1.434 -15 68938-54-5 $18.00 $106.00 $739.00
DBE-712 ‡ 60-70 EO OMe 20 600 1.01 1.442 0 27306-78-1 $12.00 $84.00 $546.00
DBP-732 65-70 EO/PO (40/60) OMe 1800 20,000 1.02 1.446 -50 67762-85-0 $12.00 $84.00 $546.00
DBE-713 75 EO OAc 30 600-750 1.03 1.446 - 125997-17-3 $72.00 - -
DBE-814 ‡ 80 EO OMe 40-50 1000 1.04 1.452 -14 117272-76-1 $25.00 $165.00 $1240.00
DBE-821 ‡ 80-85 EO OMe 100-120 4400 1.07 1.454 0 68938-54-5 $12.00 $84.00 $546.00
DBE-921 85-90 EO OMe 100-120 5000 1.08 1.451 0 68938-54-5 $48.00 $288.00 $1995.00
*~10 mole% EO Substituted; DP~100 **~25% EO Substituted; DP~15 ***R&D only ‡ reduced volatility grades available

Hydroxylic Silicones (R=OH)

Wt % Glycol Viscosity Molecular Specific Refractive Price Price Price
Product Code Non-Siloxane Glycol Capping Cst. Weight Gravity Index CAS# 100g 1kg 10kg

CMS-221 20-25 EO OH 125-150 4,000 1.00 1.419 68937-54-2 $20.00 $176.00 -

CMS-222 20 PO OH 150-200 5500-6500 0.98 1.411 68957-00-6 $40.00 $238.00 $1628.00
DBP-C22 45-55 PO OH 400-300 2500-3200 0.99 1.434 161755-53-9 $46.00 $277.00 $1049.00
DBE-534 55 EO/PO (60/40) OH 4,000 30,000 0.98 1.414 68937-55-3 $18.00 $106.00 $739.00
CMS-832* 50-60 EO OH 1000-2000 2000-5000 1.09 1.505 200443-93-2 $48.00 $336.00 -
DBE-C25 60 EO OH 400-450 3500-4500 1.07 1.450 68937-54-2 $29.00 $174.00 $720.00
CMS-626 65 EO OH 550-650 4500-5500 1.09 1.458 68937-54-2 $39.00 $234.00 $1320.00
*(Hydroxypolyethyleneoxypropyl)methylsiloxane-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenylpropyl)methylsiloxane-Dimethylsiloxane terpolymer

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Polar Silicones
Polar silicones are utilized in specialty applications where readily hydrophilic and have compatibility with most conventional
swellable materials such as soft rubber have poor dimensional sta- silicones. Cyanoalkylsilicones have even less tendency to swell
bility in contact with other lubricants. Pyrrolidone functional sili- substrates than fluorosilicones and, in thin films, facilitate ion
cones are the most hydrophilic silicones that are not derived from transport. Fluorosilicones are the most common polar silicones,
polyethylene glycols (PEGs). Furan functional silicones are but are usually considered as a class by themselves.

Polar Silicones
(N-Pyrrolidonepropyl)Methylsiloxane - Dimethylsiloxane Copolymers
Viscosity Specific Water Refractive Price Price
Product Code Pyrrolidone Substitution cSt. Gravity Solubility Index CAS# 100g 1kg

YAD-122 dimethylaminopropylcarboxamide 150-300 0.96 - 1.406 179005-02-8 $118.00 $831.00

YBD-125 carboxylate 400-600 0.98 - 1.405 179005-03-9 $62.00 $432.00

Tetrahydrofurfuryloxypropylmethylsiloxane
Mole % Tetrahydrofurfuryloxypropyl- Viscosity Specific Water Refractive Price Price
Product Code methylsiloxane cSt. Gravity Solubility Index CAS# 100g 1kg

DCF-405 100 5 0.93 - 1.426 1361237-41-3 $67.00 $475.00

CyanopropylMethylsiloxane
Viscosity Specific Water Refractive Price Price
Product Code Mole % Cyanopropylmethylsiloxane cSt. Gravity Solubility Index CAS# 10g 100g

YMS-T31 100 800-1400 1.07 - 1.459 67762-86-1 $79.00 $554.00

Amphiphilic Silicones
Silicone fluids which are both hydrophilic and olephilic are have the ability to form stable water-in-oil emulsions allowing
said to be amphiphilic. This is in distinction to the more general formulation of a wide range of gels and creams. They are also
definition that considers an amphiphile to be a material which useful as surface treatments for dispersion of polar particles in
is both hydrophilic and hydrophobic. Amphiphilic silicones hydrocarbon media.
Amphiphilic Silicones
DodecylMethylsiloxane-HydroxypolyalkyleneoxypropylMethylsiloxane, Copolymer CAS: [145686-74-4]
Viscosity Molecular Mole % Hydroxypolyalkyleneoxy- Active Specific Price Price
Product Code cSt. Weight propylMethylsiloxane % Gravity 100g 1kg

ABP-263 1000-4000 1800-2000 30-40 80-85 0.85 $46.00 $323.00

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Low Temperature Fluids

Comparative Low Temperature Properties
Viscosity Viscosity Viscosity Viscosity Viscosity
Product Code Description 25° C, cSt. 0° C, cSt. -20° C, cSt. -40° C, cSt. -80° C, cSt.
DMS-T15 PolyDiMethylsiloxane 50 60 108 205 frozen
DES-T11 PolyDiEthylsiloxane 10 17 30 70 fluid
DES-T15 PolyDiEthylsiloxane 50 69 143 340 fluid
FMS-123 Fluorosilicone 300 5,500 10,500 20,000 frozen
MTT-1015 Methyl-T-Branched PDMS 50 90 180 380 fluid
SIM6559.0 MethylTriHexylSilane 6 19 48 150 fluid
SIM6577.0 MethylTriOctylSilane 19 62 200 frozen frozen
SIP6827.0 PhenylTris(trimethylsiloxy)silane 4 6.5 12 20 frozen
SAE10 Petroleum Oil 100 500 11,000 235,000 frozen

PolyDiEthylsiloxanes
Polydiethylsiloxanes offer improved metal-metal lubrication thermally stable under inert atmospheres to 225°C. These
and low temperature properties when compared to polydi- fluids are often used in low temperature aerospace hydraulics
methylsiloxanes. They are oxidatively stable to 150°C and or as performance addine to synthetic hydrocarbons.
PolyDiethylsiloxanes, Triethylsiloxy terminated CAS:[63148-61-8]
Viscosity Pour Thermal Refractive Flashpoint Molecular Price Price
Product Code cSt. Point,°C Conductivity, W/m°C Density Index °C Weight 100g 1kg
DES-T02 2 -115 - 0.844 1.434 76 245 $46.00 $275.00
DES-T03 3-5 -115 - 0.844 1.436 80 275-325 $48.00 $288.00
DES-T11 7-12 -110 3.177 0.913 1.439 110 350-400 $48.00 $288.00
DES-T12 15-20 -110 3.296 0.93 1.439 125 400-500 $70.00 $420.00
DES-T15 40-50 -110 3.392 0.958 1.442 170 500-800 $30.00 $205.00
DES-T23 200-400 -96 3.750 0.991 1.447 256 1300-2000 $38.00 $225.00
Other Properties: Glass Transition Temperature: -139°C Specific Heat, 20-100°: 0.40-0.47 cal/mole°C
Surface Tension: 25-28 dynes/cm Viscosity Temperature Coefficient: 0.77 Volume Resistivity: 1013-1014 ohm-cm@20°C

Silahydrocarbons
Silahydrocarbons are low molecular weight fluids that have a
remarkable ability to provide excellent lubrication and liquid bon compatability allows use of these material as internal
behavior at low temperatures. Low viscosity and hydrocar- lubricants in ink-jet and microfluidic applications.

Silahydrocarbons
Product Code Name CAS Viscocity, cSt. Density m.p. b.p. Refractive Index flashpoint °C Price/100g

SIM6559.0 METHYLTRI-n-HEXYLSILANE [3429-60-5] 6 0.81 <-80° 255° 1.445 >110° $160.00

SIM6577.0 METHYLTRI-n-OCTYLSILANE* [3510-72-3] 19 0.81 <-31° 380° 1.452 >110° $120.00
SIT7082.0 TETRA-n-BUTYLSILANE [994-79-6] 10 0.80 -56° 230° 1.447 75° $220.00
*4-ball wear (440C SS), 23°: 0.03-0.04 x 10-9 x mm3/mm @100 rpm, 200N in vacuum

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Branched Fluids
Branched and low viscosity silicone fluids offer properties that are significantly different than higher molecular weight versions
since chain entanglements are limited and end-groups have influence on properties. Apart from the obvious mechanical
advantage of the low viscosity in many applications, they offer higher purity levels, discrete vapor pressures and more linear
rheology as a function of pressure and temperature.
Branched Fluids T-structure Siloxanes Organosilsesquioxanes, Trimethylsilyl Terminated Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silanes
Viscosity Pour Viscosity Temp. Refractive Flashpoint Molecular Price Price Price
Product Code cSt. Point,°C Coefficient Density Index °C Weight 100g 1kg 10kg
Methyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane CAS: [17928-28-8]
SIM6592.0 1.6 -74 - 0.85 1.388 64 311 $21.00 $148.00 $1036.00
Methyl-T-Branched PolyDimethylsiloxane CAS: [68037-74-1]
MTT-1015 50-80 -85 0.57 0.97 1.403 285 1650 $30.00 $204.00 $1425.00
Octyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane [R&D only] CAS: [187592-85-4]
SIO6715.7 4-5 <-76 - 0.86 1.411 106 409 $29.00 $114.00 $1176.00
Octyl-T-Branched Polysilsesquioxane, Trimethylsilyl terminated [R&D only] CAS: [187593-69-7]
OTT-1012 15-30 <-76 - 0.91 1.428 >110 1080 $21.00 $125.00 $878.00
OTT-1023 200-400 <-40 - 0.95 1.444 >110 1000 $30.00 $204.00 -
Phenyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane CAS: [2116-84-9]
SIP6827.0 4 <-60 0.55 0.92 1.437 127 373 $20.00 $124.00 $868.00
Phenyl-T-Branched Polysilsequioxane, Trimethylsilyl terminated CAS: [73559-47-4]
PTT-1012 15-25 <-60 - 0.98 1.460 - 500-700 $20.00 $119.00 $832.00
PTT-1022 150-300 - - 1.01 1.481 - 700-900 $21.00 $125.00 -
PTT-1025 400-600 - - 1.05 1.489 - 900-1200 $29.00 $172.00 -
Phenethyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane [R&D only] CAS: [211935-21-6]
SIP6722.8 4 -55 0.68 0.93 1.440 135 401 $96.00 - -
Tetrachlorophenyl-T-Branched PolyDimethylsiloxane CAS: [68857-05-1]
PTT-1117 70-75 -73 0.68 1.05 1.428 300 1600-3000 $35.00 $242.00 $1694.00

Low Temperature Silicate Ester Fluids

Silicate esters are dielectric fluids with thermal stability and low
temperature properties that meet the requirements of airborne
electronic equipment. Successful long term application of the
fluids requires sealed systems to prevent moisture absorption.

Refractive
Product Code Name Viscosity, cSt. Density m.p. b.p. Index flashpoint °C CAS Price/100g
SIT7283.0 TETRAKIS(2-ETHYLHEXOXY)SILANE 10 0.88 <-78° 198°/1mm 1.4388 188° [115-82-2] $28.00

-50°C 0°C 50°C 100°C 150°C 200°C 250°C

3,000
1,000
500

100
KINEMATIC VISCOSITY, CENTISTOKES

50
30
Other Properties:
20
10
viscosity, 38°: 6.89 cSt;
SIT7283.0 viscosity, -40°: 310 cSt;
5.0
vapor pressure, 25°: <0.1mm
3.0
Hvap: 169 kcal/mole
2.0 coefficient of thermal expansion: 0.8 x 10-3
1.50 volume resistivity: 1x10-11 ohm-cm
1.00
dielectric constant: 2.46
0.90
0.80
surface tension: 26.7 dynes/cm
0.70 specific heat: 0.48 cal/g/°
0.60 autoignition temp.: 304°
-100°F -65°F 0°F 100°F 200°F 300°F 400°F 500°F
TEMPERATURE

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Volatile Low
Temperature Fluids

Disiloxanes
Disiloxane fluids are utilized as vehicles and solvents where factors. Since they are pure chemicals, rather than polymers,
purity, low temperature or dielectric properties are critical viscosities and other properties have virtually no variation.
Refractive
Product Code Name Viscosity, cSt. Density m.p. b.p. / mm Index flashpoint °C CAS Price/100g

SIH6115.0 HEXAMETHYLDISILOXANE 0.65 0.764 -67° 99-100° 1.377 -1° 107-46-0 $12.00
SID3418.0 1,3-DIETHYLTETRAMETHYLDISILOXANE 1 0.797 -120° 155-6° 1.401 30° [R&D only] $220.00
SIH6070.0 HEXAETHYLDISILOXANE 2.35 0.844 -115° 231° 1.434 76° 999-49-0 $75.00
SID4406.0 1,3-DIOCTYLTETRAMETHYLDISILOXANE 4.11 0.891 -36° 122-5°/0.2 1.474 >110° [R&D only] $104.00
SID4588.0 1,3-DIPHENYLTETRAMETHYLDISILOXANE 3.45 0.976 -89° 155-8°/13 1.518 156° 56-33-7 $136.00
SIB1828.5 1,3-BIS(TRIFLUOROPROPYL)TETRAMETHYLDISILOXANE 2 1.085 -88 to -90 75°/10 1.363 - [R&D only] $270.00
SIB1709.0 BIS(NONAFLUOROHEXYL)TETRAMETHYLDISILOXANE 3.6 1.331 -89° 150°/45 1.340 156° 122179-35 25g/$72.00
SIB1816.0 1,3-BIS(TRIDECAFLUOROOCTYL)TETRAMETHYLDISILOXANE 6-7 1.460 -40 to -45 81-2°/11 1.337 >150° [R&D only] $320.00
SIB1120.0 1,3-BIS(HEPTADECAFLUORO-1,1,2,2-
7-10 1.51 -5 to 0 >130°/5 1.335 >110° 129498-18-6 10g/$190.00
TETRAHYDRODECYL)TETRAMETHYLDISILOXANE
SIB1055.0 1,3-BIS(CHLOROMETHYL)TETRAMETHYLDISILOXANE 2 1.05 -90° 204-5° 1.440 73° 2362-10-9 $91.00
SIB1735.0 BIS(PENTAMETHYLDISILOXANYL)ETHANE 2.7 0.82 -52° 254-5° 1.410 - [R&D only] $140.00

Trisiloxane Fluids
Trisiloxane fluids are low viscosity materials that have unique fluids, their stuctures are extremely well-defined in chemical
wetting, surfactant and solubility characteristics. Their terms since they are low molecular weight species. This
unusual characteristics are derived from having a small table identifies the common trisiloxane fluids. Further details
“cloud” of silicone hydrophobic groups from which other are found in Gelest Silicon Compounds literature.
functionalities extend. While they are considered polymeric

Trisiloxanes
Refractive
Product Code Name Viscosity, cSt. Density m.p. b.p. / mm Index flashpoint °C CAS Price/100g
SIE4895.0 3-ETHYLHEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE 1 0.82 <-60° 172° 1.394 45° [17861-60-8] $29.00
SID4627.6 3-DODECYLHEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE 5 0.83 14° 180°/0.3 1.422 >120° [R&D only] $80.00
SIO6622.0 3-OCTADECYLHEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE 13 0.82 - - 1.433 >120° [R&D only] $86.00
SIO6711.5 3-OCTYLHEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE 3 0.82 -62° 84°/0.3 1.413 69° [17955-88-3] $68.00
SIP6736.2 3-PHENYLHEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE 2 0.91 -56° 78°/0.5 1.447 64° [R&D only] $150.00

Substituted Trisiloxanes
SIT8365.0 (TRIFLUOROPROPYL)HEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE 2 0.93 <-78° 66-8°/10 1.375 69° [R&D only]] $179.00
SIA0075.0 2-(ACETOXYPOLYETHYLENEOXYPROPYL)- 30 1.03 - - 1.446 79° [12597-17-3] $72.00
HEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE
SIC2289.5 (CHLOROMETHYL)HEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE 1 0.92 -85° 185-6° 1.406 >65° [R&D only] $159.00

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SiBrid® Inert Silicones

SiBrid® inert silicones are hybrid organic-inorganic liquid polymers that combine on a molecular level structural
features associated with conventional organic polymers and silicones. SiBrid® silicones offer the wide range of thermal
performance, surface properties associated with silicones, but with compatibility and solubility with organic systems,
particularly organic polymers. They can introduce release properties into coating and cosmetic formulations. They
behave as internal lubricants and impact modifies for thermoplastics.

Naturally Derived Silicones

Specific Refractive Molecular
Product Code Description Viscosity CAS Gravity Index Weight Price/100g Price/1kg
MCR-NA07 MonoANISYL terminated Polydimethylsiloxane 7-8 1283601-14-8 0.940 1.430 650-850 $135.00 $810.00
MCR-NL07 MonoLIMONENYL terminated Polydimethylsiloxane 7-8 1283601-16-0 0.920 1.424 650-850 $126.00 $756.00
DMS-NL04 LIMONENYLTRISILOXANE 4-5 1263044-0-3 0.880 1.426 358 $135.00 $810.00

Solubility Panel
Product DMA-131 DCE-7521 MCR-NA07 MCR-NL07 DMS-NL04 PDMS
D5 S (hot) S S S S S
PDMS, 10cSt S (hot) S S S S S
Stearyl Methicone S S S S S S
Hydrogenated Polydecene S S S S S S
10% Microcrystalline wax S I I I I I
Ceresin S I I I I I
Octyldodecyl Stearate S S (hot) S S S I
Triisostearyl Citrate S S S S S I
Ethylhexyl Palmitate S S S S S S
Octyldodecanol S I S S S I
Castor Oil I I I S I I
S = Soluble I = Insoluble

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SiBrid® Inert Silicones

Ethylene Siloxane Copolymers are used as additives to compatibilize or stabilize mixed silicone organic formulations.
Incorporation at low levels, typically 1-3%, helps stabilize silicone-organic mixtures that have a tendency to phase separate
during storage. Silethylphenylene containing copolymers offer increased thermostability and higher refractive index.

Ethylene - Dimethylsiloxane copolymers

Mole % Specific Refractive Molecular
Product Code Viscosity Siloxane Gravity Index Weight Price/100g Price/1kg
DCE-7007* 7-10 66-70 0.87 1.426 450-650 $48.00 $288.00
DCE-7012* 25-25 66-70 0.89 1.433 750-1000 $48.00 $288.00
DCE-7521** 80-120 75-76 0.92 1.431 >2000 $45.00 $270.00
*[1035218-85-9]; **[26710-23-6]

Silethylphenylene - Dimethylsiloxane copolymers

Mole % Specific Refractive Molecular
Product Code Viscosity Siloxane Gravity Index Weight Price/100g Price/1kg
DCS-8024 350-600 78-82 0.98 1.444 5000-6000 $78.00 $468.00

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Thermoplastic Resins for Melt Processing or Solution Casting

OCH 3
CH3 CH3 O CH3
Si O Si CH2CH2CH2 O C O C O
CH3 m CH3 CH3 n p
SSP-080
(DIMETHYLSILOXANE)(BISPHENOL -A CARBONATE) copolymer
(15 - 20% polydimethylsiloxane)
thermoplastic; tensile strength: 50MPa Vicat mp: 145° density: 1.19
[202483-49-6] TSCA HMIS: 1-1-0-X 100g/$120.00

O O
O O CH 3 CH 3 CH 3 O O
N N N
N CH 2CH 2CH 2 Si O Si O Si CH 2CH 2CH 2 N
CH 3 CH 3 n CH 3
O O O O O
O

SSP-085
(DIMETHYLSILOXANE)(ETHERIMIDE) copolymer
(35-40% polydimethylsiloxane)phenylenediaminepolyetherimide
thermoplastic; tensile strength: 2800psi Tg: 168°C density: 1.18
[99904-16-2] TSCA HMIS: 1-1-0-X 100g/$120.00

SSP-070 CH3
POLY(TRIMETHYLSILYL)PROPYNE C C
forms viscous 5% solutions in toluene/tetrahydrofuran
high oxygen permeability1; PO2/PN2 = 1.7 SiMe 3
1. Masuda, T.; et al, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1983, 105, 7473.
[87842-32-8] HMIS: 1-1-0-X 10g/$190.00

Pre-Ceramic Polymers
PSS-1M01
Poly(DIMETHYLSILANE)
employed in CVD of SiC films.1
1. Scarlete, M., et al; US Patent 7,396,563; 2008 (Label Licensed Gelest Product)
[30107-46-8] TSCA HMIS: 1-1-0-X 100g/$115.00

O
SSP-040 O B O Si O
POLY(BORODIPHENYLSILOXANE) solid, Tg: 95-100°, Tm: 140-1°
employed in preparation of ceramic fibers.1
1. Yajima, S.; et al, Nature, 1977, 266, 521.
[70914-15-7] TSCA HMIS: 2-0-0-X 25g/$72.00 100g/$234.00

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Silicone Fluids for Optical Applications

Gelest offers pure silicone fluids (not blends) with a wide range of refractive indices.
Listed below are fluids with refractive indices and viscosities. Fluids with the same product
code prefix can be blended to exact refractive index requirements.

Product Code Refractive Viscosity Price/25g Price/100g

Index@25° (cSt)@25°
589.3nm

SIB1120.0 1.335 7-10 $190.00 -

SIB1816.0 1.336 6-7 $98.00 $320.00
SIB1709.0 1.340 3-4 $72.00 $234.00
FMS-736 1.375 6000 $54.00 $176.00
FMS-121 1.382 80-120 $38.00 $124.00
FMS-221 1.387 80-120 $13.00 $41.00
DMS-T12 1.400 20 $10.00
DMS-T21 1.402 100 $10.00
DMS-T22 1.403 200 $10.00
SIO6711.5 1.413 3 $68.00
PDM-0421 1.422 100 $14.00
PTT-1117 1.428 70-75 $32.00
DBE-224 1.430 400 $16.00
PDM-0821 1.436 100-125 $12.00
DES-T12 1.439 15-20 $38.00
ALT-143 1.445 600-1000 $14.00
DBE-814 1.452 40-50 $12.00
APT-213 1.462 1200-1600 $19.00
PMM-0011 1.470 10-20 $28.00 $90.00
APT-133 1.480 1000 $19.00
PDM-1922 1.490 160-230 $22.00
APT-233 1.493 1500-2000 $16.00
PMM-5021 1.500 125 $21.00
SIT8662.0 1.501 15 $78.00 -
PMM-6025 1.506 500-550 $20.00
PMM-0021 1.520 100-200 $78.00
PMM-0025 1.533 500 $21.00
PMP-5025 1.543 400-500 $35.00 $130.00
PDM-7040 1.556 35-40 $38.00
PDM-7050 1.588 170-175 $52.00

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Appendix 1 – Viscosity Conversion Chart
Zahn Zahn Zahn Zahn Zahn Ford Ford Krebs Liquid
Centistokes Poise SSU #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #3 #4 Units SAE Example
1 .01 .31 Water
10 .10 60 30 16 9 5
20 .20 100 37 18 12 10
40 .40 210 52 22 25 18
60 .60 320 68 27 33 25 33 10
80 .80 430 81 34 41 31 37
100 1.0 530 41 12 10 50 34 40 20 olive oil
200 2.0 1,000 82 28 17 10 90 58 52
300 3.0 1,475 34 24 15 130 74 60
400 4.0 1,950 46 30 20 170 112` 64 30 glycerine
500 5.0 2,480 58 38 25 218 143 68 40
1,000 10.0 4,600 69 49 390 264 85 90 castor oil
2,000 20.0 9,400 800 540 103
3,000 30.0 14,500 1,230 833 121
4,000 40.0 18,500 1,570 1,060 133 molasses
5,000 50.0 23,500 1,350 corn syrup
6,000 60.0 28,000 1,605
7,000 70.0 32,500 1,870
8,000 80.0 37,000 2,120
9,000 90.0 41,000 2,360
10,000 100 46,500 2,670 honey
15,000 150 69,400
20,000 200 92,500
30,000 300 138,600
40,000 400 185,600
50,000 500 231,000
60,000 600 277,500
70,000 700 323,500
80,000 800 370,500
90,000 900 415,500
100,000 1,000 462,000 sour cream
125,000 1,250 578,000 molasses*
150,000 1,500 694,000
175,000 1,750 810,000
200,000 2,000 925,000 peanut butter
viscosities at 25°C unless otherwise stated *measured at 2°C (a cold winter day)
Note: The precision of conversion in this table is limited by two factors. It assumes that the density of liquids is 1 so that stokes and poises are
the same and that viscosity is independent of shear rate, i.e., the fluid is Newtonian. To correct for density in converting from centistokes to
centipoises, multiply specific gravity by centistokes.
100000 10
9

Appendix 2 – Blending Silicone Fluids 60000

8
7
6
5
Any standard viscosity grade of polydimethylsiloxane can be 4.5
4
blended together with another viscosity grade of the same 3.5
30000 3
fluid to produce an intermediate viscosity. This chart provides
2.5
a means for determining the proper blend ratio. The chart
should be used as follows: 2
Decide upon the viscosity grades to be blended. For high 1.5
accuracy, measure the actual viscosity of the blending 10000 10
fluids. 9
8
7
Locate the lower viscosity on the left hand scale.
Viscosity Centistokes

6
5000 5
Locate the higher viscosity on the right hand scale. 4.5
4
Connect these two points with a straight line. 3.5
3
Locate the point where the line indicating the desired 2.5
2
blend viscosity intersects the constructed line. From this 2000

point, follow down to the horizontal scale to read the 1.5

percent of the higher viscosity fluid to use in the blend.
1000 10
This method is reasonably accurate in predicting blend vis- 9
8
cosity when the two fluids differ in viscosity by no more than 7
6
one magnitude (one power of ten). When fluids covering a 500 5
wider range are blended, the chart will only approximate the 4.5
4
finished viscosity. To achieve a viscosity of 800 cSt. as shown 350 3.5
3
in the example, 68% of 1000 cSt. and 32% of 500 cSt. fluids 2.5
are blended. 200 2

1.5
The calculation basis for blending is:
100
A log1 + B log2 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
log = Percent of Higher Viscosity Fluid
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