1.07742

Silicone oil

for oil baths up to 250°C

• Synonym(s): Silicone oil
• CAS Number: 68083-14-7
• UNSPSC Code: 41103715
• NACRES: NB.51

Properties

• vapor pressure: 47 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 100
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 460 °C
• viscosity: ~200 mPa.s(25 °C)
• bp: >250 °C/1013 hPa
• transition temp: flash point 315 °C
• density: 1.04 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: no temp limit

Description

Application

• Three-Dimensional Printing of Ultrasoft Silicone with a Functional Stiffness Gradient: This study explores advanced applications of silicone oil in 3D printing, specifically targeting the creation of materials with varying degrees of stiffness, which can be crucial for developing more adaptive and resilient structures in engineering and biomechanics. (Young CA, O′Bannon M, Thomson SL, 2024).


• Superhydrophobic foam combined with biomass-derived TENG based on upcycled coconut husk for efficient oil-water separation: This research introduces a novel application of silicone oil in environmental engineering, where it′s used to enhance the efficiency of oil-water separation systems through the development of superhydrophobic surfaces, contributing significantly to sustainability efforts. (Liang J, Zhou Y, Wu Q, Zhu Z, Lin K, He J, Hong H, Luo Y, 2024).


• Fluorination Modification of Methyl Vinyl Silicone Rubber and Its Compatibilization Effect on Fluorine/Silicone Rubber Composites: Focuses on the chemical modification processes to enhance the interaction between silicone oil and other polymer matrices, which is vital for creating composite materials with improved performance characteristics in various industrial applications. (Xing S, Yu C, Ding L, Li S, Pan G, Jin M, Liu L, Wen S, 2024).


• Regenerative Superhydrophobic Coatings for Enhanced Performance and Durability of High-Voltage Electrical Insulators in Cold Climates: Details the development of new coatings incorporating silicone oil to improve the durability and efficiency of electrical insulators, particularly in extreme weather conditions, thus enhancing the reliability of power distribution networks. (Khademsameni H, Jafari R, Allahdini A, Momen G, 2024).

Analysis Note

Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.02 - 1.05
Suitability for heating bath: passes test
flash point: about 250°C
viscosity (mPa/s at 25°C): about 200
The product may be a viscous liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: 563.0 °F
• flash_point_c: 295 °C