XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 1000 cSt

1000 cSt viscosity silicone fluid; 100% active, polydimethylsiloxane polymer. INCI name: Dimethicone

Active ingredient in various car, furniture, metal and specialty polishes in the form of pastes, emulsions and polishes based on solvents and aerosols.

Application

• cosmetic ingredient
• grease for elastomer and plastics,
• electrical insulation liquid,
• defoaming or breaking agent,
• mechanical fluid,
• anti-adhesive agent,
• surfactant and solvent-based leather finishing and oiling
• heat transfer oil
• polishing agents
  
• lubricant additive

Features and benefits

• Ease of application and rubbing
• Easy to polish
• Strengthens the color
• High water resistance
• High compressibility
  
• High shear without cracking
• High spreadability and compatibility
• Low risk to the environment
• Low fire hazard
• Low reactivity and vapor pressure
• Low surface energy
• Good thermal stability
• Essentially odorless, tasteless and non-toxic
• Soluble in a wide range of solvents. For personal care applications
• Gives a feeling of soft, velvety skin
• It spreads easily on both skin and hair
• De-soaping (prevents foaming when wiping) For industrial use
• High dielectric strength
• High damping effect
• Resistant to oxidation, chemicals and weather conditions
• Does not contain ingredients of animal origin (suitable for vegans)
• Non-GMO* Based on our current knowledge, Dow does not expect this product to be classified as a nanomaterial*
• No animal cross-contamination
  
  

Description of silicone fluids used for polishing

Viscosities commonly used in the formulation of polishes range from 100 to 30,000 cSt. For optimum results in terms of ease of application and depth of gloss, it is recommended to use a mixture of low viscosity and high viscosity fluid (e.g. 3 parts XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 100 cSt and 1 part XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 12 500 cSt).

The low-viscosity silicone fluid acts as a lubricant for easy application and wiping, while the high-viscosity silicone fluid provides a greater depth of shine. Because these polymers are hydrophobic in nature, they cause water droplets to collect on the treated surface rather than penetrate the polishing coating.

How to use PMX-200 silicone fluid

XIAMETER PMX-200 50-1000 cSt silicone fluid is highly soluble in organic solvents such as aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and halocarbon propellants used in aerosols. The liquid easily emulsifies in water using standard emulsifiers and normal emulsifying techniques.

XIAMETER PMX-200 silicone fluid, 50-1000 cSt is insoluble in water and many organic products. Additive amounts as low as 0.1% may be sufficient when XIAMETER PMX-200, 50-1000 cSt Silicone Liquid is to be used as a surfactant or to de-soap creams and lotions. However, for applications such as hand creams and lotions, 1-10% is needed to create a more uniform layer and an effective barrier.

Shelf life and storage

The product should be stored at temperatures up to 60°C (140°F) in original, unopened containers.