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1. Basic Info
Name: Polymethylhydrosiloxane
Alias: PMHS, Methyl hydrogen silicone oil, Poly(methylhydrogensiloxane)
CAS No.: 9004-73-3
Repeating unit molecular formula: C1H4Si1O1
Average molecular weight: Variable (300–10000 customizable)
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless transparent low-viscosity oily liquid
- Odor: Slight faint silicone characteristic odor
- Solubility: Insoluble in water, methanol; miscible with toluene, xylene, hexane, dichloromethane, silicone solvents
- Density (20℃): 0.98–1.01 g/cm3
- Refractive Index nD20: 1.390–1.405
- Flash Point: >110 ℃
- Hygroscopy: Non-hygroscopic
- Viscosity: Adjustable from 5–500 mPa·s according to polymerization degree
Chemical Properties
- Molecular structure: Linear silicone polymer with abundant Si-H active hydrogen groups on side chains
- Hydrosilylation reaction: Si-H undergoes addition reaction with carbon-carbon double bond under Pt catalyst, core crosslinking reaction for silicone coating
- Hydrolysis: Slow hydrolysis in neutral water; rapidly releases hydrogen gas under alkaline condition
- Crosslinking curing: React with hydroxyl, vinyl silicone to form waterproof silicone film at room temperature/high temperature
- Oxidation stability: Excellent heat resistance, stable below 180 ℃; high temperature above 250 ℃ slight oxidation
- Reducibility: Weak reducing property, can reduce metal oxide on metal surface
- Compatibility: Compatible with all silicone raw materials, hydrocarbon solvents; strictly avoid alkaline substances, strong oxidants
3. Main Application Fields
1. Silicone Coating & Release Agent Crosslinker (Core Application)
- Crosslinking curing agent for vinyl silicone release paper, textile waterproof finishing agent
- Form waterproof, anti-stick silicone film on paper, fabric, glass surface
2. Cosmetic & Daily Chemical Additive
Hydrogen silicone oil raw material for hair care oil, skin care smoothing silicone auxiliary
3. Foam Stabilizer for Polyurethane
Low surface tension silicone surfactant for flexible/rigid PU foam production
4. Metal Surface Treatment Agent
Hydrogen-containing silicone anti-rust, lubricating coating additive for steel, aluminum alloy
5. Organic Synthetic Reducing Agent
Laboratory mild reducing agent for reduction of ketone, aldehyde under catalytic condition
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 9004-73-3 |
| Repeating Unit Formula | C1H4Si1O1 |
| Hydrogen Content | 1.0–1.6 wt% (customized) |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Viscosity (25℃) | 5–500 mPa·s customizable |
| Moisture Content | ≤0.05% |
| Volatile Matter (120℃/2h) | ≤1.0% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Bulk Package | 200L plastic-lined iron drum / IBC ton tank |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic cool dry warehouse ≤25℃; isolate alkaline raw materials, avoid air long-term contact |
| Transportation Rule: Silicone oil liquid, sealed anti-leakage packaging | |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under intact sealed packaging |
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