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MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, USA – Dow Corning Corporation, a pioneer of
organosilane technology, recently launched Dow Corning® Z-6173 Filler
Dispersion Aid, a new and innovative multifunctional siloxane product that
will:
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Improve filler dispersion
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Improve compatibility between materials
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Provide application-specific benefits
“The performance of reinforced polymers depends on both the filler and the
polymer-filler interaction at the interface, which makes filler dispersion a
critical component in the compound,” explains Scott Miller, Dow Corning
Technical Specialist for Materials Reinforcement. “Our new Z-6173 Filler
Dispersion Aid contains alkoxy- and alkyl-functional groups to improve
dispersion of inorganic fillers into organic polymers such as resins, plastics
and rubber.”
In addition to improving material compatibility, the alkyl functionality of
Z-6173 Filler Dispersion Aid also acts as a hydrophobe to reduce water
absorption. It is suitable for use with a wide range of fillers, including
silica, mica, wollastonite, glass and natural fibers, talc, calcium carbonate,
ferrous metals, carbon microfibers, and many others.
According to Miller, Dow Corning Z-6173 Filler Dispersion Aid
provides users with a unique combination of benefits not found in similar
dispersion products:
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Low cost: The high efficiency allows the use of more filler
while achieving similar performance properties. It is also priced lower than
similar competitive products, based on dispersing actives content.
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Ease of use: Requires no pre-hydrolysis or catalyst.
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Low VOC: Generates lower levels of methanol than traditional,
monomeric silane coupling agents.
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Processing options: Works in both wet and dry processes. It
can be used to pre-treat the filler or delivered in situ via liquid injection
or absorption onto a carrier.
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Productivity increase: Lowers the viscosity of the molten
compound in the mixer, increasing throughput and reducing the amount of energy
needed for extrusion.
“We’re very excited about this product,” says Miller. “Dow Corning has
consistently pushed the envelope of silane technology as we search for new and
innovative solutions for our customers. We think Z-6173 Filler Dispersion Aid
will set a new performance benchmark for others to follow in this area.”
To learn more about Dow Corning Z-6173 Filler Dispersion Aid and all
of Dow Corning’s silane solutions, contact your Dow Corning distributor or
email us at silanes@dowcorning.com.
About Dow Corning
As the pioneer of organosilane technology, Dow Corning has been improving
customers’ products and profitability for more than 50 years. With a full range
of silanes product, formulation and application solutions, rededicated global
reach, reliable supply and world-class manufacturing operations, Dow Corning
can meet virtually any company’s silicone needs through its total solution
offering and technology leadership.
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Dow Corning provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve
the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in
silicon-based technology and innovation that offers more than 7,000 products
and services, Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and
Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning’s annual sales are outside
the United States.
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