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WACKER® AK 2000

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WACKER® AK 2000 is a linear, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 2000 mm²/s. Its chemical structure gives it an exceptional property profile that distinguishes it from organic materials like mineral oils. It possesses good dielectric properties, has low surface tension, resulting in high surface activity, and is chemically highly unreactive.

CAS Number: 9006-65-9

Functions: Anti-Foaming Agent, Lubricant, Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal), Polishing Agent, Release Agent, Solvent, Water Repellent

Chemical Family: Siloxanes

Product Type: Heat Transfer Fluid, Hydraulic Fluids

Certifications & Compliance: BSE & TSE, BfR 14 Recommendation, BfR 15 Recommendation, BfR 36 Recommendation, BfR 36/2 Recommendation , BfR Recommendation, Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG), Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), Directive 2000/53/EC, Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS), EC No. 1935/2004, EC No.1907/2006, EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC), FDA 21 CFR 175.105, FDA 21 CFR 175.300, FDA 21 CFR 175.380, FDA 21 CFR 175.390, FDA 21 CFR 176.170, FDA 21 CFR 176.180, FDA 21 CFR 176.200, FDA 21 CFR 176.210, FDA 21 CFR 177.1200, FDA 21 CFR 177.1210, FDA 21 CFR 177.2260, FDA 21 CFR 177.2800, FDA 21 CFR 178.3120, FDA 21 CFR 178.3570, FDA 21 CFR 178.3910, FDA 21 CFR 181.28, GB 4806.1-2016, GB 9685-2016, REACH Exempt (Europe), Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2009, Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM), Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EU) No. 2019/1021, Swiss Ordinance (SR 817.023.21), Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Synonyms: Dimethicone

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
9006-65-9
EC No.
618-433-4
Chemical Structure

WACKER® AK 2000 - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Home Care Applications
Application Details
  • Release agent
  • Lubricant
  • Hydraulic fluid
  • Anti-foam agent
  • Water-repellent agent
  • Liquid dielectric for electrical and electronic equipment
  • Heat-transfer oil
  • Polish additive
  • Plastics additive
  • Additive for textile and fiber auxiliaries

Due to WACKER® AK 2000 many diverse applications, no general processing information can be provided.

  • Parameters will vary from application to application.
  • Available in a range of viscosities, WACKER® SILICONE FLUIDS AK are miscible with each other in any ratio. The standard product's viscosity can thus be altered to suit your individual needs.
  • WACKER® AK 2000 is a non-polar liquid and is immiscible with polar solvents such as water or short-chain alcohols. In aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, chloro hydrocarbons, ethers, esters, ketones and higher alcohols, WACKER® AK 2000 is soluble in any proportion.
  • Before the product is used with solvents for the first time, it is advisable to perform a lab-scale test. When solvents are used, please remember to read the appropriate hazard information.
  • For pharmaceutical applications, we recommend specialty silicone fluids from our SILFAR® line.
  • Silicone fluids from our BELSIL® line are available for the cosmetic sector.
  • Whenever particularly high heat and shear resistance is required, we recommend silicone fluids from our AK stab, AK visc and AKC product lines. Specialty grades of the product (available as WACKER® PLASTICIZER) will be needed for use as a silicone plasticizer in RTV-1 sealants.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Odorless
Soluble in
Esters, Ketones, Ethers, Higher alcohols, Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, Chloro-hydrocarbons
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Densityapprox. 0.97 g/cm³
Flash Pointapprox. 263 °CISO 2719
Ignition Temperature450°CDIN 51794
Kinematic Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 2000 mm²/sDIN 53019
Refractive Index (at 25°C)approx. 1.404DIN 51423
Properties
  • Minimal change in physical properties over a broad temperature range
  • Excellent water-repellent properties
  • Good dielectric properties
  • Low surface tension and thus high surface activity
  • Chemically highly unreactive
  • Low solidifying point
  • High flash point
  • High heat resistance
  • Good solubility in a wide range of solvents

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Maximum temperature allowed during storage and transportation: 50 °C.