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Gelest SIG5840.0

Gelest (3- GLYCIDOXYPROPYL)TRIMETHOXYSILANE (SIG5840.0) is an epoxy-functional trialkoxy silane used as a component in aluminum metal bonding adhesives. This product functions as an adhesion promoter and coupling agent.

Chemical Family: Organosilane, Silanes

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Phenol Formaldehyde (PF), Polysulfide Rubber

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Hydrophilic

Synonyms: (3-Glycidoxypropyl)trimethoxysilane, (γ-Glycidoxypropyl)trimethoxysilane, [[3-(Trimethoxysilyl)propoxy]methyl]oxirane, [3-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)propyl]trimethoxysilane, [3-(Glycidyloxy)propyl]trimethoxysilane, [γ-(Glycidyloxy)propyl]trimethoxysilane, 1-(Glycidyloxy)-3-(trimethoxysilyl)propane, 2-((3-(Trimethoxysilyl)propyloxy)methyl)oxirane, 2-[[3-(Trimethoxysilyl)propoxy]methyl]oxirane, 3-(Glycidyloxy)propyltrimethoxylsilane, 3-(Trimethoxysilyl)propyl glycidyl ether, Epoxypropoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, Glycidyl 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl ether, Glycidyl γ-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl ether, Glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, NSC 93590, Trimethoxy-γ-glycidoxypropylsilane, Trimethoxy(3-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)propyl)silane, Trimethoxy(3-glycidoxypropyl)silane, Trimethoxy(3-glycidyloxypropyl)silane, γ-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)propyltrimethoxysilane, γ-Glycidyl ether propyltrimethoxysilane, γ-Triglycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane

Safety Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Composite Materials Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Molecular formula
C₉H₂₀O₅Si
Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Features
  • Epoxy functional trialkoxy silane
  • Component in aluminum metal bonding adhesives
  • Coupling agent for epoxy composites employed in electronic "chip" encapsulation
  • Component in abrasion resistant coatings for plastic optics
  • Used to prepare epoxy-containing hybrid organic-inorganic materials
  • Used in microparticle surface modification
  • Epoxy silane treated surfaces convert to hydrophilic-diols when exposed to moisture

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Applications

Used to prepare epoxy-containing hybrid organic-inorganic materials.

Properties

Physical Form
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (at 2 mmHg)120.0°C
Melting Pointmax. - 70°C
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Surface Tension (of treated surfaces)38.55mN/m
Hydrolytic Sensitivity7 (Reacts slowly with moisture/water)
Surface Tension38.5mN/m
Purity98.0%
Density (at 20°C)1.07g/ml
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.429
Specific Wetting Surface Area331.0m²/g
Viscosity (at 25°C)3.2cSt
Molecular Weight236.34g/mol
Flash Point135.0°C
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto-ignition Temperature231.0°C

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