• Description for Dow 230 Fluid

    Excellent release of rubber and plastics; little or no interference with painting, coating or bonding applications.

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    Application Type Lubricate, Release
    1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part
    Material Form Fluid
    Substrate Plastics, Rubber
    Manufacturer Dow
    Chemistry Alkylaryl siloxane, Silicone
    Viscosity (cPs) 1125 to 1645 (cS)
    Light Refractive Index (RI) 1.4600 to 1.4640
  • Technical Data for Dow 230 Fluid

    Overview
    • Application Type
      • Release Agent - Release
      • Lubricant - Lubricate
    • 1 Part or 2 Part
      • 1-Part
    • Material Form
      • Liquid - Fluid
    • Substrate
    • Industry
    • Chemistry
    • Application Method
      • Brush
      • Spray
    • Cure Method
      • None
    Specifications
    Cure Specs
    Viscosity (cPs) 1125 to 1645 (cS) Test Method
    Other Properties
    Light Refractive Index (RI) 1.4600 to 1.4640 Test Method
    Specific Gravity 1.000 to 1.012 Test Method
    Flash Point (°F) 199.4
    Business Information
    Shelf Life Details When between 15 and 40°C (60 and 105°F), Dow Corning 230 Fluid has a shelf life of 36 months from date of manufacture. Refer to product packaging for “Use By” date.
    Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 59 to 104
    Shelf Life Type from date of manufacture
    Shelf Life (mon) 36
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Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity Temperature
1125 to 1645 (cS) 25°C
Light Refractive Index (RI) Test Methods
Light Refractive Index (RI) Temperature
1.4600 to 1.4640 25°C
Specific Gravity Test Methods
Specific Gravity Temperature
1.000 to 1.012 25°C