Dow XIAMETER PMX-9027 Fluid is a dedicated conditioning silicone in the XIAMETER personal care silicone series, designed for hair care products. With a special compound formula, it integrates efficient conditioning, heat protection and smooth texture, significantly enhancing hair feel and styling performance, a core functional component for high-end hair care formulations.
Efficient Hair Conditioning - Improves combability, reduces frizz and flyaways
Strong Heat Protection - Resists high-temperature styling damage, maintains hair structure stability
Smooth Texture Enhancement - Imparts silky feel to hair, enhances shine
Excellent Spreadability - Rapid and uniform film-forming, improves application experience
Long-Lasting Moisturizing - Locks in hair moisture, improves dry and rough condition
Hair Care Products - Shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, enhancing softness and heat protection
Styling Products - Hair oils, leave-in conditioners, enhancing smoothness and shine
Hair Styling Products - Gels, hair waxes, improving spreadability and hair texture
Scalp Care Products - Soothing essences, scalp oils, assisting moisturizing and conditioning
Post-Coloring/Perm Repair Products - Repair creams, essences, reducing hair damage
| Brand | DOW |
| Product Type | Silicone Blend (Cyclomethicone/Dimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer) |
| INCI Name | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
| Kinematic Viscosity (25℃) | 3000~5000 cSt |
| Non-Volatile Content | 11% |
Q1: What is the primary function of XIAMETER PMX-9027 in industrial formulations?
A: XIAMETER PMX-9027 is a low-viscosity, reactive silicone fluid designed primarily as a surface modifier and release aid. It imparts slip, mar resistance, and improved substrate wetting in coatings, inks, adhesives, and sealants—without significantly affecting cure chemistry or film integrity.
Q2: Is PMX-9027 compatible with common polymer systems such as acrylics, polyurethanes, and epoxies?
A: Yes, PMX-9027 demonstrates broad compatibility with solvent-based, waterborne, and 100% solids systems including acrylics, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins. Its reactive silane functionality enables covalent integration during cure, minimizing bloom or migration issues commonly seen with non-reactive silicones.
Q3: How should PMX-9027 be incorporated into a formulation to ensure optimal performance?
A: It is recommended to add PMX-9027 during the let-down or post-additive stage under moderate agitation. Pre-dilution in a compatible carrier solvent may aid dispersion. Avoid high-shear mixing after addition, as excessive shear can temporarily reduce its surface-active efficacy before stabilization.
Q4: Does PMX-9027 require heat or catalyst activation to function effectively?
A: While PMX-9027 can provide immediate surface effects upon incorporation, full covalent bonding typically occurs during thermal cure or ambient moisture-cure processes. No additional catalyst is required, though cure temperature and humidity influence the rate of silane condensation and network anchoring.
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