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Gelest PSI-021

Gelest POLY(DIETHOXYSILOXANE), 40-42% SiO2 (PSI-021) is a base for zinc-rich paints, a binder for "lost wax" investment casting of refractory metals, and a crosslinker for two-component condensation-cure (silanol) RTVs. It functions as a crosslinking agent, intermediate, and binder and is commonly used in chemical production.

Chemical Name: Tetraethyl Silicate, Hydrolized

CAS Number: 68412-37-3

Functions: Binder, Crosslinking Agent, Crosslinking Agent, Intermediate

Chemical Family: Silicones

Safety Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
Molecular formula
(C₂H₅O₂)₂SiO
Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications
  • Base for zinc-rich paints
  • Binder for "lost wax" investment casting of refractory metals
  • Crosslinker for two-component condensation cure (silanol) RTVs

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight134.2g/mol
Metal Content (Si, 40-42% SiO2 equivalent)20.5 - 21.5%
Density (at 25°C)1.05 - 1.07g/ml
Viscosity3 - 5cSt

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Standard Packaging
  • 100 g
  • 2 kg
  • 18 kg
  • 220 kg
Packaging Under

Nitrogen