Heat Stable Silicone Fluid Iota Bj510 Polyphenylmethyldimethylsiloxane Phenyl Methyl Silicone Oil for Low Temperature Silicone Greases

Product Description

IOTA BJ510 Polyphenylmethyldimethylsiloxane

FEATURES

1. Clear, heat stable silicone fluid

2. Remains pourable at very low temperatures

3. Low viscosity of 50 mm²/s

4. Relatively flat viscosity- temperature slope

5. Highly resistant to permanent shear breakdown

6. Retains excellent dielectric properties over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies

7. Water repellent and resistant to the effects of most gases, salts, dilute alkalis, and acids

8. Soluble in most aliphatic, aromatic, and chlorinated solvents and insoluble in water and most alcohols and glycols

9. Serviceable from -57°C up to 200°C

APPLICATIONS

• Base oil in low temperature silicone greases.

• Lubricant for plastic bearings used at low temperatures.

• Fluid for liquid coupling.

• Damping fluid for instruments and devices.

• Heat transfer fluid in oil baths.

• Pressure transfer in remote thermostats.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
 

Specific gravity at 25°C/15.6°C	0.985
Viscosity at 25°C	50

Parameter                                    unit                             value

Color APHA                                                                     20

Specific gravity at 25°C/15.6°C                                       0.985

Viscosity at 25°C                             mm2/s                      50

Surface tension at 25°C                    mN/m                     25

USABLE LIFE AND STORAGE

When stored at or below 60°C in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 60 months from the date of production.

LIMITATIONS

This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses

Q1: What is silicone oil?
A1: Silicone oil is a versatile liquid based on a backbone of silicon and oxygen atoms with organic side groups. It is known for its stability, inertness, and water repellency.

Q2: What are its key properties?
A2: Its key properties include high thermal stability, low surface tension, water resistance, and good lubricity. It remains liquid over a very wide temperature range.

Q3: Where is silicone oil commonly used?
A3: It has diverse applications, including use in cosmetics (hair conditioners, skincare), lubricants, release agents, hydraulic fluids, and as a key component in damping and defoaming products.

Q4: How does it differ from regular mineral oil?
A4: Unlike mineral oil, silicone oil is more stable at high and low temperatures, is more chemically inert, provides better lubrication, and is water-repellent. It also has a much lower tendency to stain or degrade.