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Dow DOWSIL OFX-5573 Fluid is a high-performance product in the DOWSIL industrial surfactant silicone series, designed for pulp washing and defoamer system optimization in papermaking. As an efficient surfactant silicone, it can quickly reduce the surface tension of silicone emulsions, significantly improve the drainage and dehydration efficiency of pulp washing, and enhance defoamer emulsion stability and foam breaking ability
Efficient Surface Tension Reduction - Fast-acting, optimizes emulsion dispersibility, enhances system compatibility
Drainage & Dehydration Enhancement - Improves pulp washing drainage, accelerates dehydration, increases production efficiency
Defoamer System Stabilization - Enhances defoamer emulsion stability, extends service life, reduces loss
100% Active Ingredient - No excess impurities, pure efficacy, suitable for various related systems
Pulp Rough Washing - Optimizes drainage and dehydration, improves pulp washing efficiency, reduces energy consumption
Defoamer Emulsion Modification - Enhances defoamer stability and foam breaking ability, optimizes defoaming effect
Silicone Emulsion Optimization - Reduces emulsion surface tension, improves emulsion dispersion and application performance
Papermaking Auxiliary Systems - Suitable for subsequent papermaking processes, improves overall production efficiency and product quality
| Brand | DOW |
| Product Type | Surfactant Silicone |
| Active Ingredient | 100% |
| Dynamic Viscosity | 4450 cP |
| EO Content | 35% |
| PO Content | 46% |
| HLB Ratio | 6.3% |
| Silicone HLB Content | 10.4% |
Q1: What is the primary function of DOWSIL OFX-5573 Fluid Silicone Oil in formulations?
A: DOWSIL OFX-5573 is a low-viscosity, reactive silicone fluid designed primarily as a surface modifier and release enhancer in silicone-based systems, especially in addition-cure liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and high-consistency rubber (HCR) compounds. It improves mold release performance and reduces surface tack without significantly affecting cure kinetics or final mechanical properties.
Q2: Is DOWSIL OFX-5573 compatible with platinum-catalyzed silicone systems?
A: Yes, DOWSIL OFX-5573 is formulated for compatibility with platinum-catalyzed addition-cure silicone systems. It contains no inhibiting contaminants and does not interfere with the crosslinking reaction when used at recommended levels. However, compatibility should always be verified under actual processing conditions.
Q3: How is DOWSIL OFX-5573 typically incorporated into silicone rubber compounds?
A: It is generally added during the mixing stage—either directly to the base polymer or via masterbatch—using standard dispersion equipment. Due to its low viscosity and reactivity, it integrates readily without requiring extended mixing times or elevated temperatures.
Q4: Does DOWSIL OFX-5573 affect the thermal stability or compression set of cured silicone parts?
A: When used within typical dosage ranges, DOWSIL OFX-5573 does not negatively impact the thermal stability or long-term compression set resistance of properly cured silicone elastomers. Its reactive nature ensures covalent integration into the network, minimizing volatility or bleed-out at elevated service temperatures.
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