Dow Corning® brand Plastic and Composite Additives
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Z-6032 SILANE Vinylbenzylaminoethylaminopro-
pyltrimethoxysilane; (H2C=CH-
C6H4-CH2-NHC2H4NHC3H6-
Si(OCH3)3)•HCl; 40% in methanol
Amino, vinyl/
Alkoxysilane
Coupling agent for many resin
systems; especially useful for
fiberglass-reinforced printed circuit
boards. Improved adhesion of organic
polymer to inorganic substrate or
filler; improved wet and dry physical
properties of composite; improved
mixing and compatibility of filled
systems. Compatible with epoxies for
PCBs, polyolefins, all polymer types.
Y
Z-6224 SILANE Vinylbenzylaminoethylaminopro-
pyltrimethoxy silane; (H2C=CH-
C6H4-CH2-NHC2H4NHC3H6-
Si(OCH3)3); partially hydrolyzed
at 40% in methanol – low
chloride coupling agent
Amino, vinyl/
Alkoxysilane
Coupling agent for many resin
systems; especially useful for
fiberglass-reinforced printed circuit
boards. Improved adhesion of organic
polymer to inorganic substrate or
filler; improved wet and dry physical
properties of composite; improved
mixing and compatibility of filled
systems. Compatible with epoxies for
PCBs, polyolefins, all polymer types.
Y
Z-6132 SILANE Hydrolyzed version of Z-6032,
37% solids in methanol
Amino, vinyl/
Alkoxysilane
Similar to Z-6032, but prehydrolyzed,
which may improve customer
productivity and reduces potential
for final quality variation. Compatible
with epoxies for PCBs, polyolefins, all
polymer types.
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Z-6040 EG
SILANE
Electronic grade glycidoxypro-
pyltrimethoxysilane; CH2(O)
CHCH2OC3H6-Si(OCH3)3
Epoxy/
Alkoxysilane
Used for silica treatment for EMC
application.
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Z-6062 SILANE 3-Mercaptopropyltrimethoxysi-
lane; HS(CH2)3Si(OMe)3
Mercapto/
Alkoxysilane
Good for EMC to provide adhesion
between EMC and chip and metal
frame of printed circuit board. Also
coupling agent to improve the adhesion
of sulfur-cured elastomers to inorganic
fillers, fiberglass and surfaces.
Compatible with epoxy, polysulfide,
polyurethane, butyl, EPDM.
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Z-6940 EG
SILANE
Electronic grade
bis(triethoxysilylpropyl)sulfide
Sulfide/
Bis-alkoxysilane
Sulfide silane for EMC application.
Improves adhesion between EMC
and chip and metal frame of printed
circuit board.
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Z-6883 SILANE Phenylaminopropyl trimethoxysi-
lane; PhNHC3H6Si(OMe)3
Phenyl amino/
Alkoxysilane
Adhesion promoter for EMC.
Improved adhesion between metal
and resin.
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Z-6137 SILANE Aminoethylaminopropylsilane
triol homopolymer
H2NC2H4NHC3H6-Si(OH)3 in
water, 22% actives – methanol-free
adhesion promoter, an alternative
to Z-6020
Amino/
Alkoxysilane
Adhesion promoter; coupling agent;
resin additive; improves chemical
bonding of resins to inorganic fillers
and reinforcing materials. Used for
epoxies, phenolics, melamines,
nylons, PVC, acrylics, polyolefins,
polyurethanes and nitrile rubbers.
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Z-6121 SILANE Aminoethylaminopropyltrimethox-
ysilane – H2NC2H4NHC3H6-
Si(OCH3)3 in n-Butanol, 62%
active
Amino/
Alkoxysilane
Good aqueous stability. Adhesion
promoter; coupling agent; resin
additive; improves chemical bonding
of resins to inorganic fillers and rein-
forcing materials. Used for epoxies,
phenolics, melamines, nylons, PVC,
acrylics, polyolefins, polyurethanes
and nitrile rubbers.
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Z-6701 SILANE Methyldimethoxysilane
(CH3Si(H)(OCH3)2)
Methyl hydrogen/
Alkoxysilane
Reactive in hydrosilation to form
ethoxysilyl functional materials.
Polymer modification for adhesives and
sealants, etc.
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Z-6194 SILANE Dimethyldimethoxysilane
(CH3)2Si(OCH3)2
Dimethyl/
Alkoxysilane
Raw material for silicone synthesis;
hydrophobe for inorganic materials.
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Z-6258 SILANE Diisopropyldimethoxysilane
(C3H7)2Si(OCH3)2
Diisopropyl/
Alkoxysilane
Raw material for silicone synthesis;
hydrophobe for inorganic materials.
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Z-6265 SILANE n-Propyltrimethoxysilane
C3H7Si(OCH3)3 – Silane donor
for Ziegler-Natta polymerization of
polypropylene; silicone synthesis;
hydrophobic surface treatment
Propyl/
Alkoxysilane
Donor for PP production: Increased
catalyst efficiency and isotactic
content of polypropylene; improved
molecular weight distribution. Also
hydrophobe for inorganic substrates
and filler dispersion.
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Z-6173 FILLER
DISPERSION
AID
This product contains alkoxy and
alkyl functional groups to improve
dispersion of inorganic fillers, such
as ATH/MDH, kaolin, glass fiber,
etc. into organic polymers such
as resins, plastics and rubber
Alkyl/
Alkoxysiloxane
Couples with inorganic fillers and
improves filler compatibility in organic
rubbers, resins and plastics; hydro-
phobic surface treatment for inorganic
materials; lower methanol generation
(VOC) compared to monomeric silane
coupling agents.
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2-5084 FLUID Methyl hydrogen, methyloctyl
siloxane, trimethyl terminated
Methyl hydrogen
siloxane
Crosslinker for thermoplastic
elastomers; hydrophobe for inorganic
materials; dispersion aid.
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AZ-720 Aminosilane with polyether blend Amino/ Alkoxysi-
lane + polyether
Improved wetting and lubricity vs.
aminopropyltriethoxysilane for FRTP.
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AY 42-119 Epoxy functional resin Epoxy, phenyl Component of EMC; improves
flowability, imparts flexibility/stress
relief, flame retardant to EMC.
Partially replaces epoxy resin.
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SF 8421 EG
FLUID
Epoxy and polyether modified
dimethylsiloxane
Epoxy, polyether Component of EMC for stress relief,
flowability. Partially replaces epoxy resin.
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TREFIL EP-5500 Si elastomeric powder None EMC (liquid type), stress relief additive. N
TREFIL EP-2600 Si elastomeric powder, smaller
particle size than EP-5500
None Component of EMC; stress relief and
heat resistance additive.
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4-7081 RESIN
MODIFIER
100% active, free-flowing siloxane
powders
Methacryl They can modify the burning charac-
teristics of thermoplastics, reducing
the rate of heat release and the rate
of smoke and carbon monoxide evolu-
tion. Similar burning characteristic
modifications have been observed
in halogen-free, halogenated and
phosphorus flame-retardant systems.
See Product Data Sheet for resin
compatibility.
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4-7051 RESIN
MODIFIER
Epoxy Y
4-7105 RESIN
MODIFIER
None Y
2-5009 PAINT
RELEASE AG
Non-ionic, 50% active emulsion
based on alkylaryl polysiloxane
Alkylaryl/
Emulsion
Efficient release agent (low amounts
required) and excellent for release of
parts to be coated, painted, bonded or
plated. Can also be used as a lubricant/
wetting agent for fiber in FRP.
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3-0084 Polymer
14,000 cSt
Hydroxy terminated PDMS Hydroxyl/PDMS Used for silicone synthesis. Raw
material for silicone sealants.
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3-0157 Polymer,
80,000 cSt
High-viscosity hydroxy terminated
PDMS
Hydroxyl/PDMS Used for silicone synthesis. Raw
material for silicone sealants.
N
ANTIFOAM 1500 100% active silicone fluid
containing a suspension of finely
powdered silica to enhance its
defoaming efficiency; food grade
antifoam
Can use for antifoam for solvent-based
solder resist coating onto PCB. Can
also be used for other solventborne
plastic applications, where antifoaming
is needed.
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SF 8428 FLUID Poly(PO)-OH-functional siloxane (PO)-OH Blend with epoxy resin to modify
flowability and impart anti-scratch/
smoothness surface.
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203 FLUID 100% active alkylaryl
polysiloxane fluid
Alkylaryl
siloxane
Release agent for molding, extruding
and fabricating rubber and plastic
parts. Also can be used as an additive
in rubber and plastic formulations as
a built-in lubricant that facilitates the
assembly of mechanical components
and acts as a lubricant in service.
Y
75SF
EMULSION
Silicone emulsion of siloxane with
silicon hydride functionality (SiH);
developed to give hydrophobicity
to glass and mineral wool insula-
tion products
Methyl hydrogen
silicone emulsion
Excellent water repellency compared
to standard silicone emulsions.
Higher level of reactive groups
for improved durability; good for
aqueous-based application systems
for inorganic materials such as glass,
powders, etc to impart hydrophobicity,
flowability, and/or dispersion.
Y
2-7887
EMULSION
50% active, reactive methyl hy-
drogen/resin emulsion; developed
to give hydrophobicity to glass
and mineral wool insulation products
Methyl
hydrogen resin
emulsion
Excellent water repellency compared
to standard silicone emulsions. Higher
level of reactive groups for improved
durability; good for aqueous-based
application systems for inorganic
materials such as glass, powders, etc.
to impart hydrophobicity, flowability
and/or dispersion.
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1581 WATER
REPELLENT
OH-functional polydimethylsiloxane
emulsion, 40% active; developed
to give hydrophobicity to glass
and mineral wool insulation
products
Methyl
hydrogen
silicone
emulsion
Good water repellency compared
to standard silicone emulsions.
Compatible with most phenolic resin
binder solutions. Retains hydrophobing
properties after processing at high
temperatures. Good for aqueous-
based application systems for inorganic
materials such as glass, powders, etc.
to impart hydrophobicity, flowability
and/or dispersion.
Y
SM 8715 EX
EMULSION
A reactive epoxyfunctional
silicone emulsion
Epoxy functional
emulsion
Imparts very good water repellency
and very good stability. Good for
aqueous-based application systems for
hydrophobing inorganic materials such
as glass, powders, etc.
Y
HV 495
EMULSION
Anionic, 35% active emulsion
based on high-viscosity
polydimethylsiloxane
PDMS
emulsion
Good surface wetting characteristics. Y
Z-1224
(ME3SICL)
Trimethylchlorosilane (CH3)3SiCl Chlorosilane Synthesis of silanes, silicones;
endblocker for polymers.
N
Z-1219
(ME2SICL2)
Dimethyldichlorosilane
(CH3)2SiCl2
Chlorosilane Synthesis of silanes, silicones; hydro-
phobic treatment; pyrolysis to Si-C
coatings; protective group in organic
synthesis.
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2-0400
ME2HSICL DIST
Dimethylhdrogenchlorosilane
(CH3)2HSICl
Chlorosilane Synthesis of silanes, silicones; hydro-
phobic treatment; pyrolysis to Si-C
coatings; protective group in organic
synthesis.
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