SYL-OFF™ 4000 Catalyst
SYL‑OFF™ 4000 Catalyst is a general‑purpose platinum catalyst designed for use in SYL‑OFF™ brand solvent‑based and solventless silicone release coating systems as well as platinum‑cure silicone pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs). Its use can accelerate cure speed at a given temperature or enable curing at reduced temperatures, supporting efficient processing and compatibility with heat‑sensitive substrates.
| Product No. | 16013668 |
| Supplier | Dow Inc. |
| CAS | 68083-19-2 |
| Synonyms | Platinum Catalyst for Silicone Systems |
| Applications | Silicone release coatings systems |
| Characteristics | Liquid, Reactive organo‑platinum complex dispersed in polysiloxane, Appearance Straw colored, Component Type Catalyst, Specific Gravity @ 25°C0.96, Viscosity @ 25°C400 cSt, Flash Point, Closed Cup 46°C (115°F), Solventless Yes |
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Product Details
Grade
Technical
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses. Not intended for human injection. Not intended for food use. For further information please refer to Dow's product safety page https://www.dow.com/en-us/support/product-safety.html
Appearance
liquid
Auto Ignition Temperature
> 300 °C (572 °F)
Boiling Point
150 °C (302 °F)
Color
colourless, Pale Yellow
Flash Point
45.5 °C (113.9 °F)
Kinematic Viscosity
400 mm2/s @ 25 °C (77 °F)
Odor
slight
Partition Coefficient
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Relative Density
0.96 Reference Material: (water = 1)
Vapor Pressure
9 hPa
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