Dow Dowsil 710 Fluid Datasheet Dow Dowsil 710 Fluid

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  • Description for Dow Dowsil 710 Fluid

    Polyphenylmethylsiloxane. Highly resistant to oxidation and gumming. Exhibits good radiation resistance by remaining serviceable after doses of up to 200 megarads at room temperature.

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    Brand Dowsil
    Application Type Lubricant, Applications where radiation exposure exists
    1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part
    Material Form Fluid
    Substrate Metals, Silicone rubber
    Industry Lubricant for instruments, Lubricant for bearings operating at 0°C to 260°C, Hydraulically actuated valves, Lubricant for timing devices, Hydraulic arrestors (snubbers), Snubbers
    Manufacturer Dow
    Chemistry Polyphenylmethylsiloxane
    Viscosity (cPs) 500 (mm2/s)
    Color Colorless to light straw
    Oxidation Resistance Highly resistant to oxidation
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) <232
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -57
    Other Resistance Good radiation resistance, Highly resistant to gumming
    Volume Resistivity (O) 1e13 (ohm.cm)
    Light Refractive Index (RI) 1.5330
  • Technical Data for Dow Dowsil 710 Fluid

    Overview
    • Application Type
      • Lubricant
      • Other - Applications where radiation exposure exists
    • 1 Part or 2 Part
      • 1-Part
    • Material Form
      • Liquid - Fluid
    • Substrate
      • Metal - Metals
      • Silicone Rubber
    • Industry
      • Mechanical Fastening Parts - Lubricant for bearings operating at 0°C to 260°C
      • Electronics - Lubricant for instruments, Snubbers, Lubricant for timing devices
      • Industrial - Valves, Heat exchange fluid in high temperature baths for metals, Heat exchange fluid in heat treating baths for metals
      • Hydraulic - Hydraulic arrestors (snubbers), Hydraulically actuated valves
      • Construction
      • Other - Motion dampening
    • Chemistry
    • Cure Method
      • None
    • Color
      • Clear / Transparent - Colorless to light straw
    • Brand
      • Dowsil
    Specifications
    Cure Specs
    Viscosity (cPs) 500 (mm2/s) Test Method
    Material Resistance
    Oxidation Resistance Highly resistant to oxidation
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) <232
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -57
    Other Resistance Good radiation resistance, Highly resistant to gumming
    Vibration Resistance/Shock Resistance Shock absorbing
    Conductivity
    Dissipation Factor 0.00200, 0.00020 Test Method
    Dielectric Strength (V/mil) 14 (kV/mm) Test Method
    Thermal Conductivity (W/m°K) 0.14 Test Method
    Volume Resistivity (O) 1e13 (ohm.cm)
    Other Properties
    Light Refractive Index (RI) 1.5330 Test Method
    Specific Gravity 1.110 Test Method
    Flash Point (°F) High, 575.6 Test Method
    Business Information
    Shelf Life Details When stored at or below 60°C in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 60 months from the date of production.
    Shelf Life Temperature (°F) <140
    Shelf Life Type From the date of production
    Shelf Life (mon) 60
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Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity Temperature
500 (mm2/s) 25°C
Dielectric Strength Test Methods
Dielectric Strength Test Method
14 (kV/mm) Electric strength, 2.5 mm gap, rapid rise.
Dissipation Factor Test Methods
Dissipation Factor Temperature Test Method
0.00200 25°C 100 Hz
0.00020 25°C 100 kHz
Thermal Conductivity Test Methods
Thermal Conductivity Temperature
0.14 W/m°K 50°C
Flash Point Test Methods
Flash Point Test Method
High
302.0°C Open cup
Light Refractive Index (RI) Test Methods
Light Refractive Index (RI) Temperature
1.5330 25°C
Specific Gravity Test Methods
Specific Gravity Temperature
1.110 25°C/15.6°C