Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Dow DOWSIL MQ-1600 Silicone Solid Resin

Dow DOWSIL MQ-1600 is a high-purity silicone solid resin from Dow’s DOWSIL MQ series, offering exceptional thermal stability, low volatility, and excellent compatibility with organic polymers. It serves as a versatile reinforcing filler and rheology modifier in silicone elastomers, coatings, and adhesives—enhancing hardness, clarity, and mechanical performance without compromising processability.
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Features Of Dow DOWSIL MQ-1600 Silicone Solid Resin

  1. High-purity, solvent-free silicone resin in solid pellet form for consistent handling and processing.

  2. Excellent thermal stability with continuous use temperature up to 200 °C.

  3. Provides superior hardness, abrasion resistance, and surface gloss when formulated into coatings and inks.

  4. Compatible with organic resins (e.g., acrylics, polyesters) and silicone polymers for hybrid system design.

  5. Low volatility and minimal extractables—meets stringent requirements for electronics encapsulation and medical device coatings.

Typical Applications Of Dow DOWSIL MQ-1600 Silicone Solid Resin

  1. High-performance release coatings for PET, paper, and film substrates.

  2. Heat-resistant topcoats for automotive trim, cookware, and industrial appliances.

  3. Reinforcing filler and binder in silicone rubber compounds requiring enhanced modulus and compression set resistance.

  4. Key component in LED encapsulants and optical adhesives demanding UV stability and refractive index control.

Specifications Of Dow DOWSIL MQ-1600 Silicone Solid Resin

Chemical TypeMethyl/Phenyl Silica Resin (MQ-type)
Product FormFree-flowing white pellets
AppearanceWhite to off-white solid, homogeneous granules
Softening Point (ASTM E28)55–65 °C
Volatile Content (150 °C, 2 hrs)<1.5 wt%
Resin SolubilitySoluble in aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones, and esters; insoluble in water and aliphatic hydrocarbons
Key FeaturesThermoplastic behavior, low melt viscosity, high SiO₂ content (~55–60 wt%)
Primary ApplicationsRelease coatings, heat-resistant finishes, silicone rubber reinforcement, optical encapsulants


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