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Description for Dow SE 4445 CV Thermally ConDuctive Gel
Two-part; thermally conductive gel; heat cure; moderate viscosity.Chemical Resistance Good Application Type Pot, Encapsulate 1 Part or 2 Part 2-Part Material Form Gel Industry Electronic device, Transformer, Coils, Smart Meters, E-Mobility Solutions, Smart Home Devices, Electronic heat sources, Electronic modules, Electronics, Heat sinks, Relays Manufacturer Dow Chemistry Silicone Cure Method 2 Parts, Heat Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25, 125 Cure Time (min) 45 Viscosity (cPs) Moderate, 14,000 Color Gray Ozone Resistance Ozone resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) 200 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -45 Volume Resistivity (O) 7E+15 (ohms/cm) Key Specifications UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association): UL 94: UL 94 V-0 -
Technical Data for Dow SE 4445 CV Thermally ConDuctive Gel
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance - Good
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Application Type
- Pottant / Encapsulant - Pot, Encapsulate
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 2-Part
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Material Form
- Gel
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Industry
- Smart Meters
- Smart Home Devices
- E-Mobility Solutions
- Electronics - Electronic device, Electronic heat sources, Electronic modules, Heat sinks, Relays
- Transformers - Transformer
- Coils
- Power Supplies
- Industrial - Gap fill, Thermally conductive gel sheet
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Chemistry
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Application Method
- Dispenser - Automated, Manual dispensing
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Cure Method
- Heat
- 2-Part Cure - 2 Parts
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Color
- Gray
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Key Specifications
- UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) : UL 94 : V0 - UL 94 V-0
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25, 125 Test Method Cure Time (min) 45 Test Method Viscosity (cPs) Moderate, 14,000 Work / Pot Time (min) 300 Test Method Mix Ratio 1:1 (by volume) Material Resistance
Ozone Resistance Ozone resistance UV Resistance UV resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) 200 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -45 Conductivity
Dissipation Factor 0.00900 Test Method Dielectric Strength (V/mil) Durable, 127 Dielectric Constant 6.20 Test Method Thermal Conductivity (W/m°K) 1.26 Test Method Volume Resistivity (O) 7E+15 (ohms/cm) Hardness
Shore A Hardness Reliable Flexibility Resilient Other Properties
Specific Gravity 2.360 Business Information
Shelf Life Details Shelf life is indicated by the “Use By” date found on the product label. For best results, Dow Corning thermally conductive materials should be stored at or below the maximum specified storage temperature. Special precautions must be taken to prevent moisture from contacting these materials. Containers should be kept tightly closed and head or air space minimized. Partially filled containers should be purged with dry air or other gases, such as nitrogen. Any special storage and handling instructions will be printed on the product containers. Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 6 Not Good For
Don't Use With non-reactive metal substrates, non-reactive plastic surfaces, Teflon, polyethylene, polypropylene. -
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Best Practices for Dow SE 4445 CV Thermally ConDuctive Gel
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Surface Preparation
All surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and/or degreased with solvents such as Dow Corning® brand OS Fluids, naphtha, mineral spirits, or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). Light surface abrasion is recommended whenever possible, because it promotes good cleaning and increases the surface area for bonding. A final surface wipe with acetone or IPA is also useful to remove residues that may be left behind by other cleaning methods. On some surfaces, different cleaning techniques will give better results than others. Users should determine the best techniques for their applications.
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Mixing
Upon standing, some filler may settle to the bottom of the liquid after several weeks. To ensure a uniform product mix, the material in each container should be thoroughly mixed prior to use. Two-part materials should be mixed in the proper ratio either by weight or volume. The presence of light-colored streaks or marbling indicates inadequate mixing.
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Deairing/Degassing
Automated airless dispense equipment can be used to reduce or avoid the need to de-air. If de-airing is required to reduce voids in the cured elastomer, consider a vacuum de-air schedule of >28 inches Hg (or a residual pressure of 10-20 mm of Hg) for 10 minutes or until bubbling subsides.
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Testing
Due to the wide variety of substrate types and differences in substrate surface conditions, general statements on adhesion and bond strength are impossible. To ensure maximum bond strength for elastomers and adhesives on a particular substrate, 100 percent cohesive failure of the adhesive in a lap shear or similar adhesive strength is needed. This ensures compatibility of the adhesive with the substrate being considered. Also, this test can be used to determine minimum cure time or to detect the presence of surface contaminants such as mold release agents, oils, greases and oxide films.
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Cure Temperature Test Methods
Cure Temperature | Cure Time Test Method |
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20 to 25°C | |
125°C | Time to 90 percent of final hardness and adhesion or 90 percent of curve height for elastic modulus additional time may be required for the part to warm to near oven temperature. |
Cure Time Test Methods
Cure Time | Test Method |
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45 min | Time to 90 percent of final hardness and adhesion or 90 percent of curve height for elastic modulus additional time may be required for the part to warm to near oven temperature. |
Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time | Test Method | Temperature |
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300 min | Time to double initial mixed viscosity. | 25°C |
Dielectric Constant Test Methods
Dielectric Constant | Test Method |
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6.20 | Dielectric constant, 1 MHz |
Dissipation Factor Test Methods
Dissipation Factor | Test Method |
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0.00900 | Dissipation factor, 1 MHz |
Thermal Conductivity Test Methods
Thermal Conductivity | Temperature |
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1.26 W/m°K | 25°C |

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