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Silicone Fluids

Silicone fluids are high-performance, linear polysiloxane compounds known for their outstanding thermal stability, lubricity, and versatility. As clear, colorless, and odorless liquids, silicone fluid offer unique physical and chemical properties that remain consistent across a wide temperature range. Their stability, low surface tension, and dielectric strength make them an essential material in industrial, automotive, cosmetic, and electronic applications.

Silicone Fluids Molecular Structures

Straight Silicone Fluid( straight-chain polymers formed of siloxane bonds):
Dimethyl Silicone Fluid
Methylphenyl silicone fluid
Methyl hydrogen silicone fluid

Modified Silicone Fluid(organic groups introduced into the ends and side chains):
Phenylmethyl Silicone Fluids: Incorporate phenyl groups for improved thermal stability and radiation resistance.
Amino-Modified Silicone Fluids: Feature amino groups for better adhesion and compatibility in textiles and personal care products.
Alkyl-Modified Silicone Fluids: Enhanced with alkyl chains for increased organic compatibility and lubricity.
Fluorosilicone Fluids: Contain fluorine for superior chemical resistance and fuel compatibility.
Hydrophilic Silicone Fluids: Designed to be water-soluble or dispersible, useful in emulsions and coatings.

Key Features

Silicone fluid boast a range of superior features that make them a preferred choice over conventional oils. These benefits stem from their silicone backbone, providing reliability in challenging environments. Notable silicone fluid properties include:

  • Thermal Stability: Minimal viscosity changes across a wide temperature range (-50°C to 250°C or higher), preventing breakdown in extreme heat or cold.
  • Chemical Inertness: Resistant to oxidation, acids, bases, and most chemicals, ensuring long-term durability.
  • Low Surface Tension: Excellent spreading and wetting capabilities, ideal for coating and release applications.
  • Water Repellency: Hydrophobic nature repels water, offering protection against moisture and corrosion.
  • Electrical Insulation: High dielectric strength makes them suitable for electronic and electrical uses.
  • Non-Toxicity and Safety: Many formulations are FDA-compliant, odorless, and safe for food-contact or medical applications.
  • Lubricity and Anti-Foaming: Reduces friction and suppresses foam in processes, enhancing efficiency.

Silicone fluidsApplications

  • Industrial Lubrication and Hydraulics: As brake fluids, dampers, and lubricants in automotive and machinery, providing smooth operation under varying temperatures.
  • Personal Care and Cosmetics: In shampoos, lotions, and makeup for a silky feel, water resistance, and non-greasy texture.
  • Electronics and Electrical: As dielectric fluids in transformers and insulators, ensuring safety and performance.
  • Heat Transfer and Thermal Management: In cooling systems for electronics, solar panels, and industrial processes.
  • Release Agents and Mold Release: In plastics, rubber, and food processing to prevent sticking and ease demolding.
  • Defoaming and Anti-Foaming: In paints, inks, and wastewater treatment to control foam without affecting quality.
  • Medical and Pharmaceutical: In syringes, implants, and drug delivery systems due to biocompatibility.
  • Textiles and Coatings: For waterproofing fabrics and providing durable finishes.

Read More: Environmental & Safety References EPA – Chemical Data Reporting for Silicone Compounds

  • Excellent resistance to heat, cold, and moisture

  • Viscosity stability over a wide temperature range

  • Outstanding electrical properties

  • Mold-releasability, water repellency, lubricity, and defoaming properties.

A colorless transparent with a low phenyl content of polymethylphenylsiloxane，also known as phenylmethyl silicone fluids
Phenyl Silicone Fluid supplied under Xylora includes

  • Low and High phenyl content of Polymethylphenylsiloxane
  • Vinyl-Teminated Methyl Phenyl Dimethicone
  • Methyl Phenyl hydrosilicone Fluid
  • Methyl Phenyl vinyl Silicone Rubber

A high purity Colorless, odorless, non-viscous, non-toxic, non-irritating and transparent liquid.
Dimethyl Silicone Fluid supplied under Xylora is with different viscosity:

  • Low viscosity: 0.65~50cSt
  • Regular viscosity: 50-60000cSt
  • High viscosity: 60000cSt~1000000

A clear and colorless Vinyl-Terminated polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS) functional silicone fluids. Structural formula: CH2=CH-Si(CH3)2O[(CH3)2SiO]ｎ(CH3)2Si-CH=CH2.
Vinyl silicone fluid supplied under Xylora is with different vinyl Content and Viscosity for different application, includes

  • Low-volatile Vinyl Silicone Fluid, for silicon products e.g. liquid silicone rubber,pressure sensitive adhesives require low volatile
  • Regular Vinyl Silicone Fluid
  • Vinyl Silicone Fluid with Special Structure, different vinyl content and position enable good reactivity, improve hardness and other mechanical property of liquid silicone rubber
  • Electronic Grade Vinyl Silicone Fluid, Low volatile and cyclic (D3-D10) content, suitable for coating and packaging high-end products such as silicon chips, semiconductors, optical fibers, and aviation electronics.

Clear, odorless methyl hydrogen polysiloxane or dimethyl hydrogenated polysiloxane silicone fluid
Methyl Hydrogen Silicone Fluid supplied under Xylora includes

  • Hydrogen Silicone Fluid
  • Low-Hydrogen Silicone Fluid

100% active Alkoxy-terminated Silicone Fluid
Alkoxy Silicone Fluid supplied under Xylora includes

  • Alkoxy-terminated Silicone Fluid with low volatile, mainly used in electronic applications
  • Condensation-type Alkoxy-terminated Silicone Fluid, Applied for de-alcoholized silicone rubber field