Benefits Durable protection Good gloss Easy rub out Color enhancement Premium softener for leather treatments Improves abrasion resistance Improves water repellency Improves surface properties
Composition Solvent solution of an amino-functional siloxane
Applications As an ingredient in detergent-resistant auto polishes and cleaners.
Imparting durable silicone characteristics into various top coat formulations. Minimizing or eliminating problems of silicone transfer or oiling typical of additions of low molecular weight silicones.
Typical Properties Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
CTM1 Property Unit Result
0176 Appearance Clear, colorless, slightly hazy liquid 0208 Active ingredient % w/w 50 Solvents Aliphatic petroleum distillates and isopropyl alcohol 0004 Viscosity at 25°C cSt 100–200 0002 Refractive index 1.410 0001 Specific gravity at 25°C 0.865 0021A Flash point, closed cup °C 13
1. CTM: Corporate Test Method; copies of CTMs are available on request.
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Solubility XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid is soluble in many common organic solvents including aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, isobutane and lower alcohols (absolute). The fluid is not soluble in water and hydrolyses in the presence of water. Properly formulated polish emulsions, however, are very stable and do not lose performance benefits upon ageing. The fluid may also be made more water accepting with acetic acid or other organic acids.
Detergent Resistance XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid resists removal by common car wash detergents. Solvent systems were evaluated in side by side panel tests. Polish was applied, rubbed out and dried overnight. An area of panel was then scrubbed for 30 seconds with a concentrated liquid detergent and washed and unwashed sections were evaluated for gloss. Blends of the fluids gave intermediate detergent resistance (Table 1). The best formulations from this first test were then further evaluated on automobiles which were given a thorough commercial wash each week. Results of this test are given in Table 2. The best formulation, six parts XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid and one part XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid, had detergent resistance equal to XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid alone.
Polishing Properties Polish formulas were evaluated on laboratory panels and on automobiles for ease, depth of gloss and detergent resistance. A blend of six parts XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid and one part XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid was excellent in every case, except for a slight compromise in detergent resistance. Other results are given in Table 3.
Typical Formulation XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid can be used, depending on desired performance properties, or can be blended to optimize certain properties. It is excellent for formulating liquid, rinse or paste polishes. Polishes formulated with these fluids develop water repellency almost immediately after application, and good detergent resistance develops about three to four hours after application. Optimum detergent resistance develops after about 24 hours.
Table 1: Detergent Resistance, Panel Test
Silicone base in formula After detergent scrubbing
XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid Slight removal of film XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid No removal of film XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid, six parts Very slight removal of film }Blend XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid, one part XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid, nine parts Film removed }Blend XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 30,000 mm²sª¹, one part XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 1000 mm²sª¹ Some removal of film
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Silicone base in formula Car wash cycles, polish remains
XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid 7 to 12 XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid 10 to 15 XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid, six parts 10 to 15 }Blend XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid, one part XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid, nine parts 5 to 10 }Blend XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 30,000 mm²sª¹, one part XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 1000 mm²sª¹ 1 to 2 (or other dimethylsilicone)
Table 3: Polish Properties
Silicone base in formula Ease of application Polishing ease
XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid Excellent Excellent XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid Good Good XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid, six parts Excellent Excellent }Blend XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid, one part XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid, nine parts Excellent G-Excellent }Blend XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 30,000 mm²sª¹, one part XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid Excellent Excellent
Silicone base in formula Depth of gloss Detergent resistance
XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid Excellent Good XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid Fair Excellent XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid, six parts Excellent G-Excellent }Blend XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid, one part XIAMETER™ OFX-0536 Fluid, nine parts G-Excellent Fair-Good }Blend XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 30,000 mm²sª¹, one part XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid Excellent Poor
Description– XIAMETER™ OFX-0531 Fluid is a solution of amino-functional siloxane in solvent with a
Textiles combination of alkoxy reactivity and organo-functional amine groups, that adds a new dimension to the properties and possible uses of silicone polymers.
Amine-functional groups facilitate co-reactions with many types of plastics such as
polyester, urethanes, acrylics and carboxylic acids, imparting durable silicone characteristics into various top coat formulations.
Since the silicone can be chemically reacted into these various polymer systems the problem of silicone transfer or oiling typical of the additions of low molecular weight silicones can be minimized or eliminated.
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1. Pre-dilute the required amount of fluid with an approximately equal weight of solvent (MIBK, aliphatic or aromatic solvents), and add to the mixing tank. Ensure that mixing tank is cold. 2. Top up to final volume with the solvent used to pre-dilute the fluid.
Precautions: Start with clean mixing tank, delivery lines, pad box and rollers. Always use cold solvent and use in closed equipment.
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