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PULPSIL® 960 S

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PULPSIL® 960 S is a hydrolytically stable silicone surfactant based on a polyether-modified silicone fluid, designed specifically for use in the pulp and paper industry. This product is water-dispersible, allowing for easy incorporation into water-based systems. To achieve optimal dispersion, we suggest starting with water and gradually adding PULPSIL® 960 S while stirring continuously.

Functions: Surfactant

Chemical Family: Silicones

End Uses: Paper & Pulp, Paper Packaging

Features: Deaerator Booster, Good Drainage Performance

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications
  • Paper & Packaging
  • Pulp Solutions
Application Details
  • PULPSIL® 960 S can be easily dispersed in water. We recommend to start with water and then to add PULPSIL® 960 S while stirring continously.
  • PULPSIL® 960 S was developed for application in pulp and paper industry.

PULPSIL 960 S:

  • Enhances the effiency of paper deaerators at adosage of 1.0 - 10.0 % referred to solid material of deaerator.
  • Improves the drainage / deaerating in the pulp process at following dosage levels:
    • Hardwood: 0.02 - 0.10 % referred to fibers
    • Softwood: 0.2 - 1.0 % referred to fibers
  • works itself as a booster for pulp-defoamers above its cloud point at a dosage of 2.0 - 20 % referred to active material of defoamer.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Slightly brownish fluid
Insoluble in
10% in Paraffinum subliquidum (at 25°C)
Soluble in
10% in Ehanol (at 25°C), 10% in Isopropyl myristate (at 25°C)
Dispersible in
10% in Water (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point (1 % in H₂O)approx. 22 °CDIN EN 1890; Method A
Cloud Point (17 % in a 25 % aqueous solution of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether)approx. 29 °CDIN EN 1890; Method E
Density (at 25°C, 1013 hPa)1.01g/cm³
Flash Point120°CISO 2719
Ignition Temperature364°CEN 14522
Kinematic Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 1300 mm²/sDIN 51562
Refractive Index (at 25°C)approx. 1.4480DIN 51428

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • Oceania

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Store in a dry and cool place.