Dow Dowsil 550 Fluid Datasheet Dow Dowsil 550 Fluid

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  • Description for Dow Dowsil 550 Fluid

    • Polyphenylmethyldimethylsiloxane • Low volatility • High flash point • Radiation resistance • Hydraulic arrestors (snubbers) • Hydraulically actuated valves<br/>

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    Brand Dowsil
    Chemical Resistance Excellent oxidation resistance
    Application Type Lubricant
    1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part
    Material Form Liquid
    Substrate Metals, Ability to swell silicone rubber
    Industry Powertrain, Hydraulic arrestors (snubbers), Hydraulically actuated valves
    Manufacturer Dow
    Chemistry Polyphenylmethyldimethylsiloxane
    Viscosity (cPs) 125, 0.76
    Oxidation Resistance Excellent oxidation
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) <232, Excellent heat transfer characteristics, Excellent temperature resistance, Heat resistance
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -57
    Other Resistance Radiation resistance, 1.7e8
    Light Refractive Index (RI) 1.4900

  • Technical Data for Dow Dowsil 550 Fluid

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    Overview
    • Chemical Resistance
      • Chemical Resistance - Excellent oxidation resistance
    • Application Type
    • 1 Part or 2 Part
      • 1-Part
    • Material Form
      • Liquid
    • Substrate
      • Metal - Metals
      • Silicone Rubber - Ability to swell silicone rubber
    • Industry
      • Powertrain
      • Industrial - Motion dampening, Snubbers, Valves
      • Hydraulic - Hydraulic arrestors (snubbers), Hydraulically actuated valves
      • Construction - Construction of snubbers, Construction of instruments
      • Other - Other applications where radiation exposure exists
    • Chemistry
      • Silicone - Polyphenylmethyldimethylsiloxane
    • Cure Method
      • None
    • Brand
      • Dowsil
    Specifications
    Cure Specs
    Viscosity (cPs) 125, 0.76 Test Method
    Material Resistance
    Non-Corrosive No corrosion of metals
    Oxidation Resistance Excellent oxidation
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) <232, Excellent heat transfer characteristics, Excellent temperature resistance, Heat resistance Test Method
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -57 Test Method
    Other Resistance Radiation resistance, 1.7e8 Test Method
    Vibration Resistance/Shock Resistance Shock absorbing
    Conductivity
    Thermal Conductivity (W/m°K) 0.00035 (g-Cal/cm2-sec-°C) Test Method
    Hardness
    Flexibility Good compressibility
    Other Properties
    Light Refractive Index (RI) 1.4900 Test Method
    Specific Gravity 1.070 Test Method
    Flash Point (°F) High, >586.4, 525.2 Test Method
    Business Information
    Shelf Life Details When stored in their original, unopened containers at 25°C (77°F), DOWSIL™ 550 Fluid have no known limits to useful life. When stored in its original, container at or below 32°C (90°F), unopened DOWSIL™ 710 Fluid has no known limit to its useful life. Dow warrants product shelf life up to 60 months from date of manufacture., When stored in their original, unopened containers at 25°C (77°F), DOWSIL™ 550 Fluid have no known limits to useful life. When stored in its original, container at or below 32°C (90°F), unopened DOWSIL™ 710 Fluid has no known limit to its useful life. Dow warrants product shelf life up to 60 months from date of manufacture.
    Shelf Life Temperature (°F) <140, 77, 90
    Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture, From date of manufacture
    Shelf Life (mon) 60, 60

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Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity Test Method Temperature
125 cPs These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications 25°C
0.76 These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications; /Temperature Coefficien
High Temperature Resistance Test Methods
High Temperature Resistance Test Method
<232°C High-temperature stability
Excellent heat transfer characteristics
Excellent temperature resistance
Heat resistance
Low Temperature Resistance Test Methods
Low Temperature Resistance Test Method
-57°C Low-temperature applications
Other Resistance Test Methods
Other Resistance Test Method
Radiation resistance
1.7e8 Radiation Resistance
Thermal Conductivity Test Methods
Thermal Conductivity Temperature Test Method
0.00035 (g-Cal/cm2-sec-°C) 50°C These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications
Flash Point Test Methods
Flash Point Test Method
High
>308.0°C These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications
274.0°C
Light Refractive Index (RI) Test Methods
Light Refractive Index (RI) Temperature Test Method
1.4900 25°C These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications
Specific Gravity Test Methods
Specific Gravity Temperature Test Method
1.070 25°C These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications