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WACKER® AK 500000

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WACKER® AK 500000 is a linear, non-reactive polydimethylsiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 500,000 mm²/s. Its unique chemical structure gives it exceptional properties that distinguish it from organic materials like mineral oils. WACKER® AK 500000 is a clear, odorless, and colorless liquid with a high flash point and excellent heat resistance. Additionally, it exhibits good solubility in a wide range of solvents.

Functions: Defoamer

Labeling Claims: Non-Reactive

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies
Chemical Structure

WACKER® AK 500000 - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Antifoam agent
  • Liquid dielectric for electrical and electronic equipment
  • Plastics additive
  • Damping medium

Processing

  • Due to WACKER® AK 500000 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 500000 is a non-polar liquid and is immiscible with polar solvents such as water or shortchain alcohols.
  • In aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorohydrocarbons, ethers, esters, ketones and higher alcohols, WACKER® AK 500000 is soluble in any proportion.

Properties

Soluble in
Esters, Aromatic hydrocarbons, Ketones, Ethers, Higher alcohols, Chloro-hydrocarbons
Immiscible In
Water, Short-chain alcohols
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C)approx. 0.97 g/cm³DIN 51757
Flash Pointmin. 320 °CISO 2592
Ignition Temperature450°CDIN 51794
Kinematic Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 500000 mm²/sDIN 53019
Refractive Index (at 25°C)approx. 1.404DIN 51423
Surface Tension (at 25°C)approx. 0.022 N/m
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

Certifications & 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.