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Super-Low Viscosity (Volatile) Silicones

Clearco Volatile Silicones have excellent low temperature stability and unique volatility characteristics. They are used in a variety of personal care products.

Synonyms: low viscosity silicones, low viscosity polydimethylsiloxane, low viscosity polydimethylsiloxanes, low viscosity PDMS, PDMS low viscosity, Hexamethyldisiloxane, CAS# 107-46-0, pure silicone 1cSt, HMDS fluid, volatile silicone, volatile silicones, volatile polydimethylsiloxanes, low temperature silicones, skin care silicone, skin care silicones, Octamethyltrisiloxane, CAS# 107-51-7, CAS107-51-7, Decamethyltetrasiloxane, (CAS# 141-62-8, Dodecamethylpentasiloxane CAS# 141-63-9, trisiloxane, low viscosity dimethicone, volatile dimethicone, cosmetic dimethicone fluid, cosmetic base fluids, low surface tension silicone, low heat of vaporization silicone, Silicone Fluid, 0.65cs, VV-D-1078, low viscosity silicone damping fluid, silicone wetting agent, silicone carrying agent, VOC exempt silicone solvent, VOC exempt silicone fluid, low viscosity linear polydimethylsiloxane, low viscosity linear PDMS fluid, NSN 9150-01-055-5995, NSN 9150-00-550-7000, NSN 9150-00-066-2382, NSN 9150-00-116-0323, NSN 9150-01-193-2060, 9150-00-754-2600, , GE 81798D, Momentive 81798D.

Super Low Viscosity Pure Silicone Fluids

Viscosities:

Product Equivalent: Dow Corning 200 fluid, 0.65cs, Dow Corning 200 fluid, 1cs& Dow Corning 200 Fluid, 1.5cs, GE 81798D, Momentive 81798D.

Use: Clearco Super Low Viscosity Pure Silicone Fluids are clear, colorless, and odorless linear polydimethylsiloxane fluids that range in viscosities from 0.65cSt (thinner than water) to 3cSt (centistokes). They are characterized by their low pour points, low temperature stability, low surface tensions (high spreadability), low viscosity-to-temperature coeffcients (viscosity changes little even at extremely low temperatures) and low viscosities (all close to water) ...see also Low Temperature Bath Fluids.

Due to their volatility (varying rates of evaporation), low surface tensions (high spreadability), and non-greasy feel, they are used as base fluids, carrying agents and wetting agents in a wide range of personal care products. Cosmetic applications include: room sprays, body sprays, antiperspirants, skin creams, skin lotions, suntan lotions, bath oils, hair care products etc. ...see also Cosmetic Grade Silicones

Clearco Super Low Viscosity Pure Silicone Fluids meet Federal Specification VV-D-1078 "Silicone as Damping Fluid" and are used in a wide range of military, industrial and avionic gauges, meters, instruments, and monitoring systems.

Clearco Super Low Viscosity Silicone Fluids are exempt from Federal VOC regulations, including California (CARB) and OTC regulations. They are HAP-free and will not contribute to ozone-depletion and global warming. In addition, they meet RoHS Compliancy.

Clearco Super Low Viscosity Silicone Fluids are California VOC Expempt and will not contribute to ozone-depletion and global warming. They are being uses as replacements for Non-VOC petroleum-bases solvents.

Properties

  • Low viscosity polydimethylsiloxane fluids
  • Low pour points (as low as –85®C)
  • Low surface tension fluids (high spreadability)
  • Low viscosity change at temperature (low VTC)
  • Inert to virtually all o-rings, gaskets, seals and valves *
  • High Compressibility
  • High Dielectric Strength
  • Varying rates of evaporation...excellent for bases fluids in cosmetic formulations
  • California VOC Exempt...replacement for petroleum based solvents that are not VOC Compliant

*not recommended for silicone rubber due to possibility of swelling

Product Data

Viscosity Specific Gravity Pour Point Flash Point Viscosity/Temp Coefficient Thermal Expansion (cc/cc/c 0-150°C) Thermal Conductivity
0 .65cSt 0.761 -68°C -1°C 0.32 0.00134 0.00024
1cSt 0.818 -85°C 39°C 0.37 0.00134 0.00024
1.5cSt 0.853 -75°C 63°C 0.46 0.00134 0.00025
2cSt 0.873 -80°C 79°C 0.48 0.00117 0.00026
3cSt 0.970 -70°C 100°C 0.51 0.00106 0.00027

Federal specs met: VV-D-1078 "Silicone as Damping Fluid"

NSN Codes: NSN 9150-01-055-5995, NSN 9150-00-550-7000, NSN 9150-00-066-2382, NSN 9150-00-116-0323, NSN 9150-01-193-2060, 9150-00-754-2600.

Availability: 1-gallon (2.5kg), 5-gallon (14kg) & 55-gallon drums (160kg)

View Products Specs:

PSF 0.65cSt | PSF 1cSt | PSF 1.5cSt | PSF 2cSt | PSF 3cSt