Masil® SF 5

Clear liquid

Masil SF 5 is a Polydimethylsiloxane. Polydimethylsiloxane fluids have a viscosity designated within the product name. It is commonly referred to as Dimethyl fluid or Dimethicone. Polydimethylsiloxanes are non-corrosive, heat stable, and resistant to oxidation.

Dimethyl fluids are nonpolar and insoluble in water or the lower alcohols. They are completely miscible in aliphatic and aromatic solvents, including halogenated solvents. However, they are only partially soluble in the intermediate petroleum fractions, such as the naphthenes. Dimethyl fluids are insoluble in higher hydrocarbons, lube oils, waxes, fatty acids, vegetable oils, and animal oils.

Product Details

Attribute Value
Typical Properties
Appearance Clear liquid
Odor Bland
Specific Gravity 0.966 – 0.972
Flash Point > 300
Viscosity – cSt 5

Typical Applications

  • Fiber and Thread Lubricants
  • Mechanical Lubricants
  • Mold Release Agents
  • Calendar Lubricants
  • Anit-blocking Treatments in Paper Manufacture
  • Lubricants for Rubber & Plastic Parts
  • Automobile & Furniture Polishes
  • Protective Hand Creams & Lotions
  • Dielectric & Damping Media
  • Fluid Drives
  • Calibrations Baths
  • Sonar Transducers
  • Defoamer in may Applications
Other Basic Silicone Fluids

Masil® Basic Silicone Fluids

ProductDescriptionTypical Usage Pattern
Masil® SF 0.65HexamethyldisiloxaneSolvent / Reagent
Masil® SF 5Dimethyl PolysiloxaneLubricants, Mold Release Agents, Anti-blocking Treatments in Paper Manufacture, Automobile & Furniture Polishes, Dielectric & Damping Media, Defoamer
Masil® SF 100Dimethyl PolysiloxaneLubricants, Mold Release Agents, Anti-blocking Treatments in Paper Manufacture, Automobile & Furniture Polishes, Dielectric & Damping Media, Defoamer
Masil® SF 350Dimethyl PolysiloxaneLubricants, Mold Release Agents, Anti-blocking Treatments in Paper Manufacture, Automobile & Furniture Polishes, Dielectric & Damping Media, Defoamer
Masil® SF 500Dimethyl PolysiloxaneLubricants, Mold Release Agents, Anti-blocking Treatments in Paper Manufacture, Automobile & Furniture Polishes, Dielectric & Damping Media, Defoamer
Masil® SF 1000Dimethyl PolysiloxaneLubricants, Mold Release Agents, Anti-blocking Treatments in Paper Manufacture, Automobile & Furniture Polishes, Dielectric & Damping Media, Defoamer