What is dimethyl silicone oil? What are the main uses of dimethicone?
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Dimethyl silicone oil is also known as methyl silicone oil, polydimethylsiloxane liquid. It is an odorless, odorless, non-toxic, colorless, transparent, viscous liquid. Soluble in benzene, toluene, xylene, ethyl ether, partially soluble in ethanol, butanol, acetone, insoluble in cyclohexanol, methanol, paraffin oil, vegetable oil. It has excellent moisture resistance, good light transmission and chemical stability.
Use of dimethicone
Dimethicone is widely used in insulation, heat and moisture proof fillers, high efficiency defoamers, mold release agents, lubricants and surface treatment agents. The industries involved are daily chemical industry, rubber, plastics, latex and other industries, machinery, automotive, electronic appliances and other industries, clothing industry, leather industry, pharmaceutical industry, food industry and some new materials industries.
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Daily chemical industry
It is used in a variety of cosmetic formulations such as skin creams, body washes, shampoos, etc. It has excellent softening effect and silky handfeel, which improves the moisturizing and protecting effect on the skin.
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Plastic industry
Due to the non-stickiness of dimethyl silicone oil and rubber, plastic, metal, etc., it is used as a release agent, release agent and brightener in the production of certain rubber, plastic, latex, polyurethane products and handicrafts, so that the surface of the product is clean and smooth. Clear texture.
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Machinery, automotive, electrical and other industries
Machinery, automotive, instrumentation, electronics and other industries, used as high-grade lubricants, liquid springs, cutting fluids, buffer oil, transformer oil, high and low temperature brake oil, brake oil, instrument damping oil, frame molding release agent, etc. . It can also be used as a liquid spring and in the landing gear of an aircraft.
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Textile and garment industry
Used as softener, water repellent, hand feel improver, lubrication of sewing thread, lubrication of chemical fiber spinneret, garment press lining aid, defoamer, etc.