Silaplane™
(Reactive Silicones)

Characteristics of Silaplane™

• Excellent properties of silicone can be imparted to various organic resins.
• By reacting Silaplane™ and organic substances, silicone properties can be long-lasting.

Types of Silaplane™

Silaplane™ has two types, mono-terminal and bi-terminal. Each grade of Silaplane™ has different properties that can be imparted, so please select the appropriate grade for your purpose and application.

Mono-terminal Type

Suitable for surface modification of the physical properties of resins

Imparted Characteristics

• Water repellency
• Sliding/Slip property
• Mold-release property

Bi-terminal Type

Suitable for modification of the physical properties of resins

Imparted Characteristics

• Flexibility
• Gas permeability(Oxygen,CO2,H2O,etc)
• Thermal resistance

Types of Silaplane™ and Applicable Resins

Reactive groups can be selected according to the polymers and resins.

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The Relationship Between Molecular Weight and Properties of Silaplane™

• In general, higher molecular weight Silaplane™ exhibits more pronounced silicone properties, but on the other hand, it is less compatible with organic resins other than silicone resins.
• In order to achieve your desired performance, selecting the appropriate molecular weight from the Silaplane™ lineup is necessary.

Applications of Silaplane™

By using resins modified with Silaplane™, it is possible to impart oxygen permeability to contact lenses, impart water repellency, antifouling properties and surface slipperiness to coatings and artificial leather.

Contact Lenses
(imparting oxygen permeability etc.)

Artificial Leather
(imparting slipperiness etc.)

Functional Paints
(imparting water repellency etc.)

Thermal Interface Materials
(imparting high thermal conductivity, higher filler loading and controlled viscosity)

Usage Examples

Packaging

• Container sizes are available in 16 kg cans and 180 kg drums.
• If needed, we can offer smaller packaging for R&D samples, etc.