Technical data

Silicone Fluid
KF-96

Performance Test Results

Contents
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1 Structure 2
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2 Features 3
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3 General characteristics 2
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4 Viscosity 4
1. Correlation between viscosity and molecular weight 4
2. Determining the viscosity of a silicone fluid based on the viscosity of a diluted solution of dimethylpoly siloxane 4
3. Temperature and viscosity 6
4. Adjusting viscosity 10
■5 Specific gravity 12 ■
20 Chemical stability 23
■6 Specific heat 14 ■
21 Corrosivity 24
■7 Thermal conductivity 14 ■
22 Solubility 25
■8 Refractive index 14 ■
23 Releasability and non-adhesiveness 26
■9 Volatility 14 ■
24 Water repellency 26
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10 Flash point and autoignition point 14 ■
25 Effects of radiation 27
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11 Vapor pressure 15 ■
26 Gas solubility 28
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1 Thermal oxidation stability 16 ■
27 Physiological function 29
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13 Cold resistance 17 ■
28 Removal methods 31
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14 Surface tension 17 ■
29 Coloring methods 31
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15 Lubricity 18 ■
30 Bake-on method 32
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16 Velocity of sound 19 ■
31 Absorbed moisture and dehydration methods 33
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17 Effects of pressure 19 ■
32 Handling precautions 35
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18 Resistance against shear 20 ■
33 Hazards classification on UN 35
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19 Electrical properties 21
Technical data

1. Structure

K F-96 is a silicone f luid with a dimethylpolysiloxane ■Structure of KF-96 (dimethylpolysiloxane)

structure. It is a synthetic oil which does not exist in nature.
As the figure at right shows, KF-96 is composed of organic
methyl groups and inorganic siloxane bonds (Si-O-Si).
Siloxane bonds also make up such highly heat-resistant CH3 CH3 CH3
materials as glass and quartz. KF-96 has numerous unique
CH3 Si O Si O Si CH3
properties not found in conventional mineral oils or synthetic
oils. Products are available in viscosities ranging from CH3 CH3 CH3
n
water-like, free-flowing fluids to syrup-like fluids.

3. General characteristics

Kinetic viscosity Specific gravity Volatile matter content Viscosity-Temperature Refractive index Pour point Flash point
Grade 25°C 150°C/24h Coefficient
mm2/s 25°C % V.T.C 25°C °C °C

KF-96L-0.65cs 0.65 0.760 B.P100°C 0.31 1.375 ≤ -75 -1

KF-96L-1cs 1.0 0.818 B.P153°C 0.37 1.382 ≤ -100 37
KF-96L-1.5cs 1.5 0.852 B.P194°C 0.46 1.387 ≤ -90 64
KF-96L-2cs 2.0 0.873 B.P229°C 0.48 1.391 ≤ -120 88
KF-96L-5cs 5.0 0.915 ≤ 40 (105°C/3h) 0.54 1.396 ≤ -110 102
KF-96A-6cs 6.0 0.925 ≤ 5.0 (105°C/3h) 0.54 1.397 ≤ -100 174
KF-96-10cs 10 0.935 ≤ 40 0.55 1.399 ≤ -100 ≥ 160
KF-96-20cs 20 0.950 ≤ 4.0 0.57 1.400 ≤ -60 ≥ 260
KF-96-30cs 30 0.955 ≤ 1.5 0.58 1.401 ≤ -55 ≥ 280
KF-96-50cs 50 0.960 ≤ 0.5 0.59 1.402 ≤ -50 ≥ 310
KF-96-100cs 100 0.965 ≤ 0.5 0.59 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96-200cs 200 0.970 ≤ 0.5 0.60 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96-300cs 300 0.970 ≤ 0.5 0.60 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96-350cs 350 0.970 ≤ 0.5 0.60 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96-500cs 500 0.970 ≤ 0.5 0.60 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96-1,000cs 1,000 0.970 ≤ 0.5 0.60 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96-3,000cs 3,000 0.970 ≤ 0.5 0.60 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96-5,000cs 5,000 0.975 ≤ 0.5 0.60 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96H-6,000cs 6,000 0.975 ≤ 0.5 0.61 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96H-10,000cs 10.000 0.975 ≤ 0.5 0.61 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96H-12,500cs 12,500 0.975 ≤ 0.5 0.61 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96H-30,000cs 30.000 0.976 ≤ 0.5 0.61 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96H-50,000cs 50.000 0.976 ≤ 0.5 0.61 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96H-60,000cs 60.000 0.976 ≤ 0.5 0.61 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96H-100,000cs 100.000 0.977 ≤ 1.5 0.61 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96H-300,000cs 300.000 0.977 ≤ 1.5 0.61 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96H-500,000cs 500.000 0.978 ≤ 1.5 0.61 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
KF-96H-1,000,000cs 1000.000 0.978 ≤ 1.5 0.61 1.403 ≤ -50 ≥ 315
✽ Electrical properties are those of fluid with moisture content less than 50 ppm.
The number following the hyphen (-) in the product name indicates viscosity.
Conversion from old JIS unit – viscosity: 1 mm2/s=1 cSt, surface tension: 1 mNm=1 dyne/cm, volume resistivity: 1 TΩ·m=1x1014 Ω·cm

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KF-96 Performance Test Results

2. Features

KF-96 typically has the following features.

● Colorless and transparent ● High resistance to shear

● Products available in various viscosities ● Excellent electrical insulative properties
● Temperature has little effect on viscosity ● Excellent chemical stability
● Low vapor pressure ● Non-corrosive
● High flash point ● Tend not to dissolve in other substances
● Superior thermo-oxidative stability ● Water repellency
● Low freezing point ● Releasability
● Low surface tension ● Defoaming properties
● Outstanding lubricity ● Good luster
● High compressibility ● Temperature changes greatly affect volume
● Physiologically inert

Specific heat Thermal conductivity Surface tension Coefficient of expansion Volume resistivity✽ Dielectric Dielectric Dielectric
25°C 25°C 25°C 25-150°C breakdown strength✽ constant✽ loss tangent✽
J/g·°C W/m·°C mN/m cc/cc/°C TΩ·m 2.5mm kV 50Hz 50Hz
2.0 0.10 15.9 0.00135 ≥1 ≥ 35.0 2.17 ≤ 0.0001
2.0 0.10 16.9 0.00129 ≥1 ≥ 35.0 2.28 ≤ 0.0001
2.0 0.10 17.7 0.00127 ≥1 ≥ 35.0 2.38 ≤ 0.0001
1.8 0.11 18.3 0.00124 ≥1 ≥ 35.0 2.42 ≤ 0.0001
1.8 0.12 19.7 0.00109 ≥1 ≥ 35.0 2.60 ≤ 0.0001
1.8 0.12 19.8 0.00109 — — — —
1.7 0.14 20.1 0.00106 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.65 ≤ 0.0001
1.6 0.15 20.6 0.00104 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.70 ≤ 0.0001
1.6 0.15 20.7 0.00099 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.71 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.15 20.8 0.00096 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.72 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 20.9 0.00095 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.74 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.1 0.00095 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.74 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.1 0.00095 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.75 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.1 0.00095 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.1 0.00095 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.2 0.00094 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 ≥1 ≥ 50.0 2.76 ≤ 0.0001
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 — — — —
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 — — — —
1.5 0.16 21.3 0.00094 — — — —
(Not specified values)

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Technical data

4. Viscosity
2. Determining the viscosity of a silicone fluid based on the
1. Correlation between viscosity and molecular weight viscosity of a diluted solution of dimethylpolysiloxane
KF-96 is linear dimethylpolysiloxane and contains trimethyl- This method is convenient because it can be used to determine
silyl end-groups. The chemical structure is shown below. The the viscosity of a silicone fluid using just a very small sample.
basic unit of the polymer is shown in brackets [ ], and n First, prepare a toluene solution with a dimethylpolysiloxane
indicates the number of units. KF-96 is available in viscosities concentration of 1 g/100 mL in order to determine specific
ranging from 0.65 mm2/s (n=0) to 1,000,000 mm2/s (n=2230). viscosity η sp (25°C).
η sp=(η/η0)-1 (1)
Provided that η0: viscosity of toluene η: viscosity of the solution

Next, insert η sp into the Huggins formula to determine

CH3 CH3 CH3
intrinsic viscosity [η].
CH3 Si O Si O Si CH3 η sp=[η]+K'[η]2 (2)
Provided that K': Huggins constant K'=0.3 (When [η] is 1-3) ✽4
CH3 CH3 CH3
n Next, insert [η] into the aforementioned A. Kolorlov expres-
n: 0-2230
sion to determine molecular weight M.
[η]=2.15x10-4M0.65 (3)
The correlation between the viscosity and molecular weight of Finally, insert M into the A. J. Barry formula to determine the
dimethylpolysiloxane can be calculated using the following viscosity of the silicone fluid.
formulas.
logη=1.00+0.0123M0.5 (4)

●Warrik formula✽1
Figure 2 shows the correlation between the specific viscosity
logηP/40°C = 1.43 logM-5.54
(determined using the formulas above) and true viscosity of
Provided that molecular weight M is 40,000 or below, ηP/40°C indicates
viscosity at 40°C (P = 0.1 Pa·s). KF-96.

●A. J. Barry formula✽2

logηcs/25°C = 1.00+0.0123M0.5 Fig. 2 Correlation between specific viscosity and kinetic viscosity
Provided that molecular weight M is 2,500 or higher, ηcs/25°C indicates 1x106

kinetic viscosity at 25°C (cs=mm2/s).

●A. Kolorlov (et al) formula✽3

[η] 25°C = 2.15x10-4M0.65 1x105
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Kinetic viscosity 25°C (mm2/s)

Provided that 14,000,000>M>2,100 [η] indicates intrinsic viscosity. 6

4
3
2
Figure 1 shows the correlation between the viscosity and
1x104
molecular weight of KF-96. For these calculations, the Barry 8
6
formula was used for fluids 100 mm2/s and higher, and the 4
3
Warrik formula for fluids under 100 mm 2/s. The molecular 2

weight of the basic unit of dimethylpolysiloxane is 74, so the 1x103

8
6
degree of polymerization (P) can be shown as follows. 4
3
P=M/74 2

[References] 1x102
✽1 J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 77. 5017 [1955] ✽2 J. Appl. Physics. 17. 1020 [1946] 1 2 3 4 5
✽3 Doklady Akad. Nauk. U.S.S.R. 89 65 [1953] ✽4 Nakamuta, Nikka, 77 588 [1956]
Specific viscosity η sp x 10

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Fig.1 Correlation between the kinetic viscosity, molecular weight,

and degree of polymerization of KF-96

Degree of polymerization (P)

2 3 4 5 6 8 1x10 2 3 4 5 6 8 1x102 2 3 4 5 6 8 1x103 2 3 4 5 6 8
1x106 1x106
8 8

6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3

2 2

1x106 1x106
8 8
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3

2 2
Kinetic viscosity
– Degree of polymerization

1x104 1x104
8 8

6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
Kinetic viscosity 25°C (mm2/s)

2 2
Kinetic viscosity –
Molecular weight

1x103 1x103
8 8

6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3

2 2

1x102 1x102
8 8

6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3

2 2

10 10
8 8

6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3

2 2

1 1
1x102 2 3 4 5 6 8 1x103 2 3 4 5 6 8 1x104 2 3 4 5 6 8 1x105 2 3 4 5 6 8 1x106

Molecular weight (M)

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3. Temperature and viscosity ●Measurement results

A major feature of KF-96 is that temperature variation causes • Comparison of dimethyl silicone fluid (KF-96) and
little change in viscosity. Excluding low viscosity products methylphenyl silicone fluid (KF-50, KF-54)
Table 1, Figure 3: results of kinetic viscosity measurements from -60 to +250°C.
(below 10 mm2/s), there is less viscosity change than with
Table 2, Figure 4-1: rate of viscosity change using kinetic viscosity at 25°C as a reference.
typical mineral oils, synthetic oils, and other silicone fluids. Figure 4-2: this figure shows a blow-up of the graph in the frequently used
range between 0-50°C.
Thus, KF-96 is used widely as instrument oil in aircraft,
automobiles, and railroad vehicles. • Comparison of dimethyl silicone fluid (KF-96) and mineral oil
Table 3, Fig. 5: results of kinetic viscosity measurements from -30 to +100°C.
The Viscosity-Temperature Coefficient (VTC) ✽ is an
Table 4, Fig. 6: viscosity change rate.
indicator of the temperature-dependent viscosity change of
KF-96, composed of dimethylpolysiloxane, exhibits the least
silicone fluids. Smaller VTC values indicate a lower degree
viscosity change, and the lower the viscosity of the fluid, the
of viscosity change.
smaller the change. However, the phenyl groups in KF-50
✽ VTC is an indicator of the viscosity change of liquids due to temperature variation.
and KF-54 (both copolymers of dimethylsiloxane and
It is determined using the following formula.
diphenylsiloxane), cause a greater degree of viscosity
change. In particular, the viscosity change rate is
kinetic viscosity at 210°F (98.9°C)
V.T.C=1- significantly higher for KF-54, which has a high phenyl
kinetic viscosity at 100°F (37.8°C)
content; KF-54 exhibits viscosity change close to that of
●Measurement methods
petroleum-based oils. And in a comparison of dimethyl
Measured with an Ubbelohde viscometer in accordance with
silicone fluid and petroleum-based oils, we see that dimethyl
ASTM D 445-46T (JIS Z 8803 also possible). A Falling Ball
silicone fluid exhibits lower temperature-dependent viscosity
Viscometer (JIS Z 8803) was used to measure KF-96-1,000
change than do petroleum-based oils. Using Figs. 4-1 and
at temperatures below 0°C.
4-2, it is easy to estimate viscosity at a given temperature
from the indicated viscosities of Shin-Etsu silicone fluids.
Table 1 Kinetic viscosity (mm2/s) at various temperatures

Temperature (C)
-60 -55 -50 -45 -35 -25 0 25 50 100 150 200 250
Grade

KF-96L-5cs — — — 29✽1 — 15✽3 8.5 5.0 3.0 1.5 0.96✽4 0.58 —

KF-96-10cs — — — 55✽1 — 28✽3 17 10.0 6.3 3.0 1.9✽4 1.1 —

KF-96-20cs — 110 — — 66.4✽2 — 32.8 20.0 13.0 6.70 3.60 2.40 —

KF-96-50cs — 586 437 327 220 164 88.0 50.0 32.5 15.9 9.13 5.81 —

KF-96-100cs — 1.223 909 700 480 324 171 100 64.6 31.3 17.9 11.4 —

KF-96-350cs — 4,570 3,350 2,530 1,700 1,190 598 350 220 107 59.1 37.1 —

KF-96-1,000cs — 16,100 10,000 7,530 4,860 3,400 1,720 1,000 633 302 165 104 —

KF-96H-10,000cs — — 97,200 75,200 48,700 34,100 17,500 10,000 6,370 3,020 1,700 1,030 —

KF-50-100cs 2,340 — 1,400 — — 435 181 100 60.8 27.7 15.1 9.30 6.11

KF-50-1,000cs 24,000 — 14,500 — — 4,380 1,830 1,000 600 270 146 88.1 5.65

KF-54 — — — — 50,400✽2 24,800 1,770 450 167 46.3 20.0 10.9 6.56

Measurement temperature ✽1:-40°C ✽2:-30°C ✽3:-20°C ✽4:140°C

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Fig. 3 Temperature – kinetic viscosity change of silicone fluids

(1/T) x 103 T=K
4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0
1,000,000 1,000,000

100,000 KF-54 100,000

80,000 10,000mm2/s 80,000
60,000 60,000
50,000 50,000
40,000 500,000mm2/s 40,000
30,000 KF-50-1000mm2/s 30,000
300,000mm2/s
20,000 20,000
1,000mm2/s 200,000mm2/s

10,000 10,000
8,000 100,000mm2/s 8,000
6,000 6,000
350mm2/s 60,000mm2/s 5,000
5,000
4,000 4,000
3,000 KF-50-100mm2/s 3,000
30,000mm2/s
2,000 2,000

100mm2/s
1,000 1,000
800 800
600 50mm2/s 600
Kinetic viscosity 25°C (mm2/s)

500 500
400 400
300 300

200 200

20mm2/s
100 100
80 80
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30

20 20

10 10
8 8
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3

2 2

1 10mm2/s 1

1mm2/s 5mm2/s
0.5 0.5
0.4 0.65mm2/s 0.4
0.3 0.3
KF-96
0.2 KF-54 0.2
[Computational expression] KF-50
763.1
log ηt = -2.559+log η25 0.1 0.1
273+t
-60 -50 -25 0 25 50 100 150 200 250
ηt : kinetic viscosity (mm2/s) at t°C
t : -25 - 250°C Temperature (°C)

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Table 2 Viscosity change rate by temperature

Temperature (°C)
-60 -55 -50 -45 -35 -25 0 25 50 100 150 200 250
Grade
KF-96L-5cs — — — 5.80✽1 — 3.00✽3 1.70 1.00 0.600 0.300 0.192✽4 0.116 —

KF-96-10cs — — — 5.50✽1 — 2.80✽3 1.70 1.00 0.630 0.300 0.190✽4 0.110 —

KF-96-20cs — 5.50 — — 3.32✽2 — 1.64 1.00 0.653 0.335 0.180 0.120 —

KF-96-50cs — 11.7 8.75 6.54 4.82 3.28 1.76 1.00 0.649 0.318 0.183 0.116 —

KF-96-100cs — 12.2 9.09 7.24 4.80 3.24 1.71 1.00 0.646 0.313 0.179 0.114 —

KF-96-350cs — 13.1 9.57 7.23 4.88 3.41 1.71 1.00 0.633 0.306 0.169 0.106 —

KF-96-1,000cs — 16.1 9.58 7.53 4.86 3.40 1.72 1.00 0.633 0.302 0.165 0.104 —

KF-96H-10,000cs — — 9.72 7.52 4.87 3.41 1.75 1.00 0.637 0.302 0.170 0.103 —

KF-50-100cs 23.4 — 14.0 — — 4.35 1.81 1.00 0.608 0.277 0.151 0.0935 0.0611

KF-50-1,000cs 24.0 — 15.0 — — 4.38 1.83 1.00 0.601 0.270 0.146 0.088 0.0565

KF-54 — — — — 112✽2 55.0 3.93 1.00 0.372 0.103 0.0446 0.0241 0.0146
Measurement temperature ✽1:-40°C ✽2:-30°C ✽3:-20°C ✽4:140°C

Fig. 4-1 Viscosity change rate by temperature Fig. 4-2 Viscosity change rate by temperature (0°C to 50°C)

(1/T) x 103 T=K (1/T) x 103 T=K

4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 3.66 3.60 3.53 3.47 3.41 3.35 3.30 3.25 3.19 3.14 3.10

40.00
4.50
30.00
KF-96 4.00 KF-96
20.00 KF-54 KF-54
3.50
KF-50 KF-50
10.00 3.00
8.00
6.00 2.50
5.00
4.00
3.00 2.00
1.90
2.00 1.80
1.70
Viscosity change rate

Viscosity change rate

1.60
1.50
1.00 1.40
0.80 1.30
0.60 1.20
0.50 1.10
0.40 1.00
0.30 0.95
0.90
0.85
0.20 0.80
0.75
0.70
0.10 0.65
0.08 0.60
0.06 0.55
0.05
0.50
0.04
0.03 0.45

0.40
0.02
0.35

0.01 0.30
-60 -50 -25 0 25 50 100 150 200 250 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)

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Table 3 Kinetic viscosity (mm2/s) of various oils at various temperatures (mm2/s)

Temperature (°C) -30 0 25 50 70 100
Grade
KF-96-20cs 66.4 32.8 20.0 13.0 9.72 6.70
Buffer oil 3,880 136 29.3 10.6 5.95 3.19
Damper oil 521 48.8 14.9 6.38 3.90 2.14
Spindle oil 860 53.6 16.1 6.59 3.79 2.27
Measurement temperature: -30°C

Table 4 Viscosity change rate of various oils at various temperatures

Temperature (°C) -30 0 25 50 70 100
Grade
KF-96-20cs 3.32 1.64 1.00 0.650 0.486 0.335
Buffer oil 132 4.64 1.00 0.362 0.203 0.109
Damper oil 35.0 3.27 1.00 0.428 0.262 0.134
Spindle oil 53.4 3.33 1.00 0.410 0.235 0.141
Measurement temperature: -30°C

Fig. 5 Kinetic viscosity of various oils at various temperatures Fig. 6 Kinetic viscosity change of various oils at various temperatures

(1/T) x 103 T=K (1/T) x 103 T=K

4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5

4,000

Buffer oil Buffer oil

2,000 200

1,000 100
800 Spindle oil 80 Spindle oil
600 60
Kinetic viscosity 25°C (mm2/s)

400 40
Damper oil Damper oil
Viscosity change

200 20

100 10
80 8.0
60 6.0

40 4.0
KF-96-20cs
20 2.0

KF-96-20cs
10 1.0
8.0 0.8
6.0 0.6

4.0 0.4

2.0 0.2

1.0 0.1
-30 0 25 50 70 100 -30 0 25 50 70 100

Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)

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4. Adjusting viscosity
The viscosity of KF-96 products ranges from 0.65 to 1,000,000 mm2/s. We offer 27 standard viscosity products within this
range.
If the desired viscosity is not readily available, two products of different viscosities can be blended to obtain fluid of the desired
viscosity.

Fig. 7 Usage quantity of a standard viscosity product corresponding with scale marks at left (weight %)

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
1x104 1x104
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4

3 3

2 2

Example 2
1x103 1x103
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 Example 1 4

3 3
Kinetic viscosity 25°C (mm2/s)

Kinetic viscosity 25°C (mm2/s)

2 2

1x102 1x102
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4

3 3

2 2

1x101 1x101
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Usage quantity of a standard viscosity product corresponding with scale marks at right (weight %)

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●Usage method

Using Figure 7,
1. Blend fluids of as close viscosities as possible.
2. Blend fluids in proportions that are as dissimilar as possible (near each end of the weight axis in Fig. 7).

In Figure 7, kinetic viscosity is graphed on a logarithmic scale on the Y-axis, and usage quantity (weight %) is shown on the
X-axis. Therefore, for viscosities above 10,000 mm2/s (104) not shown on the scale, usage quantity can be found by using an
appropriate multiplier and shifting downward in parallel. In such cases, just by moving in parallel, the values (weight %) on
the upper and lower usage quantity scales can be used without change. (See Example 2) Furthermore, the usage quantity
(weight %) scale at the top corresponds to the silicone fluid on the left, and the scale at the bottom corresponds to the silicone
fluid on the right. Be sure to use the scales correctly, because if they are reversed the result will be a silicone fluid of a viscosity
completely different from the one intended.

Example 1
Blending standard viscosity products of 1,000 mm2/s and 300 mm2/s to make 600 mm2/s silicone fluid.
1. Mark the 1,000 mm2/s (1x103) fluid on the left side scale, and mark the 300 mm2/s (3 x 102) on the right side scale.
Then, connect the two points with a straight line.
2. At the point where this line intersects the horizontal line indicating 600 mm2/s, trace a vertical line and
read the usage quantity (weight %) for each standard viscosity product on the scales at the top and bottom.
3. In other words, by blending 42.5% by weight (bottom scale) of 300 mm2/s fluid with 57.5% by
weight (top scale) of 1,000 mm2/s fluid, it is possible to make a silicone fluid of 600 mm2/s.

Example 2
Blending standard viscosity products of 300,000 mm2/s and 50,000 mm2/s to make 200,000 mm2/s silicone fluid.
On this graph, neither 300,000 nor 50,000 are on the scales, so we use a coordinate shift.
1. First, assume that the "3" in the 103 range of the left side scale indicates 300,000 mm2/s, and the "5" in the 102 range of the
right side scale indicates 50,000 mm2/s.
Thus, 300,000 mm2/s becomes 3,000 mm2/s (i.e. 3 x 103) on the scale.
The 3 x 105 scale is shifted by 102 (3 x 1053 x 103=102), and
the 50,000 mm2/s scale is also shifted by 102 (5 x 1045 x 102=102).
2. Connect the two points with a straight line. Then, at the point where this line intersects the horizontal line indicating 200,000
mm2/s (i.e. 2 x 103, because the coordinate was shifted 102), trace a vertical line and read the usage quantity (weight %) for
each standard viscosity product on the scales at the top and bottom.
3. In other words, the top scale indicates 77% by weight of 300,000 mm2/s fluid and the bottom scale indicates 23% by weight
of 50,000 mm2/s fluid.

[Note]
The Y-axis (viscosity axis) is a logarithmic scale and can be used freely only by shifting up or down,
and makes use of the fact that the standard viscosity product usage quantity (weight %) scale can be used as is.

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5. Specific gravity

Temperature fluctuations affect the specific gravity and volume of c h a n ge i n s p e c i f ic g r av it y i s i n t h i s o r d e r : m i n e r a l

silicone fluids to a greater degree than water or mercury, but close oil<KF-54<KF-50<KF-96. For a given type of silicone fluid, the
to that of benzene . We compared dimethyl silicone f luid
✽1 higher the viscosity, the smaller the change. The correlation
(KF-96, typical silicone fluid) and methylphenyl silicone fluid between specific gravity and measurement temperature is shown
(KF-50, KF-54) with mineral oil. Presented here are the measured in Table 5 and Figure 8, the rate of change is shown in Table 6 and
values of specific gravity in the range from -40°C to +250°C. The Figure 9, and volume change is shown in Table 7 and Figure 10.
results show that the degree of change in specific gravity and All measurements were performed using a floating hydrometer ✽4,
volume due to temperature fluctuation are in opposite correlation so there is slight inaccuracy at high temperatures. Therefore,
to the change due to the viscosity of the oil. In other words, please use the data presented here only as an industry guideline.
temperature-dependent viscosity change is in the following order:
[References] ✽1 McGregor: Silicones and Their Uses.
KF-96<KF-50<KF-54<mineral oil ✽2 ✽3. Temperature-dependent ✽2 Shin-Etsu Silicone Review No. 1.
✽3 Shin-Etsu Silicone Technical Data T6-8B.
✽4 3 of JIS Z8804 (Measurement of Specific Gravity of Liquids)

Table 5 Specific gravity at various temperatures (t°C/4°C)

Temperature (°C)
-40✽1 -20✽1 0✽2 25 50 100 150 200
Grade
KF-96L-2cs 0.936 0.917 0.898 0.873 0.859✽3 0.823✽4 — —
KF-96L-5cs 0.979 0.961 0.939 0.915 0.900✽3 0.862✽4 — —
KF-96-10cs 1.000 0.982 — 0.935 0.914 0.870 — —
KF-96-20cs 1.008 — 0.974 0.950 0.930 0.885 — —
KF-96-50cs 1.020 1.002 0.982 0.960 0.938 0.897 0.857 0.816
KF-96-100cs 1.024 1.006 0.987 0.965 0.944 0.902 0.862 0.823
KF-96-1,000cs 1.029 1.011 0.992 0.970 0.949 0.907 0.868 0.830
KF-50-100cs 1.052 1.035 1.017 0.996 0.975 0.934 0.895 0.859
KF-54 — 1.110 1.093 1.074 1.055 1.019 0.984 0.948
Damper oil 15 mm2/s — — — 0.887 0.873 0.844 — —
Spindle oil 18 mm2/s — — — 0.915 0.899 0.868 — —
Measurement temperature ✽1:0.2°C ✽2:0.3-0.5°C, others are 0.1°C ✽3:40°C ✽4:80°C

Fig. 8 1,280
Correlation between 1,260
temperature and specific gravity 1,240
1,220
1,200
1,180
1,160
1,140
Specific gravity 25°C (t°C/4°C)

1,120
1,100
1,080
1,060
1,040 KF-54
1,020
1,000
0,980
KF-50-100cs
0.960
KF-96-100cs
0.940 KF-96-1,000cs
0.920 Spindle oil
0.900
0.880
0.860
0.840 Damper oil
0.820 KF-96-50cs
0.800
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

Temperature (°C)

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Table 6 Specific gravity change rate by temperature (t°C/25°C)

Temperature (°C)
-40 -20 0 25 50 100 150 200
Grade
KF-96L-2cs 1.072 1.050 1.029 1.000 0.984✽1 0.943✽2 — —
KF-96L-5cs 1.070 1.050 1.026 1.000 0.984✽1 0.942✽2 — —
KF-96-10cs 1.070 1.050 — 1.000 0.978 0.930 — —
KF-96-20cs 1.061 — 1.025 1.000 0.979 0.932 — —
KF-96-50cs 1.062 1.044 1.023 1.000 0.977 0.935 0.893 0.850
KF-96-100cs 1.061 1.042 1.023 1.000 0.978 0.935 0.893 0.853
KF-96-1,000cs 1.061 1.042 1.023 1.000 0.978 0.935 0.895 0.856
KF-50-100cs 1.056 1.039 1.021 1.000 0.979 0.938 0.899 0.862
KF-54 — 1.034 1.018 1.000 0.982 0.949 0.916 0.883
Damper oil 15 mm2/s — — — 1.000 0.984 0.952 — —
Spindle oil 18 mm2/s — — — 1.000 0.983 0.949 — —
Measurement temperature ✽1:40°C ✽2:80°C

Table 7 Volume ratio by temperature (volume at t°C/volume at 25°C)

Temperature (°C)
-40 -20 0 25 50 100 150 200
Grade
KF-96-50cs 0.941 0.958 0.978 1.000 1.023 1.070 1.120 1.176
KF-96-100cs 0.942 0.959 0.978 1.000 1.022 1.070 1.119 1.172
KF-96-1,000cs 0.943 0.960 0.978 1.000 1.022 1.069 1.117 1.168
KF-50-100cs 0.947 0.962 0.979 1.000 1.022 1.066 1.113 1.159
KF-54 — 0.968 0.983 1.000 1.018 1.054 1.091 1.132
Damper oil 15 mm2/s — — — 1.000 1.016 1.051 — —
Spindle oil 18 mm2/s — — — 1.000 1.018 1.054 — —

Fig. 9 Correlation between temperature and specific gravity change rate Fig. 10 Correlation between temperature and volume ratio
1.08 1.28

1.06 1.18
KF-96
1.04 1.16
KF-50
1.14
Specific gravity change rate (t°C/25°C)

1.02
Volume ratio (t°C vol/25°C vol)

1.12
1.00
1.10
0.98
1.08
0.96 Mineral oils KF-54
1.06
0.94
KF-54 1.04
0.92
1.02 Mineral oils
0.90
1.00
KF-50
0.88 0.98

0.86 KF-96 0.96

0.84 0.94
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)

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6. Specific heat

The specific heat (25°C) of KF-96 is between 1.63 and 1.97 J/g·°C for viscosities below 20 mm2/s.
Above 100 mm2/s, specific heat is approximately 1.5 J/g·°C, regardless of viscosity.
These values are roughly 1/3 that of water, and far lower than that of mineral oil.

7. Thermal conductivity

The thermal conductivity (25°C) of KF-96 is between 0.10 and 0.15 W/m·°C for viscosities below 50 mm2/s.
Above 100 mm2/s, thermal conductivity is approximately 0.16 W/m·°C, regardless of viscosity.
These values are roughly 1/4 that of water, and nearly the same as benzene and toluene.

8. Refractive index

The refractive index (25°C) values of KF-96 at the sodium D line are 1.375-1.391 for
viscosities below 2.0 mm2/s, and 1.399-1.403 for viscosities above 10 mm2/s. Thus, values are nearly constant.

9. Volatility

The amount of volatile low-molecular-weight silicone has been reduced,

so KF-96 is practically nonvolatile at room temperature (with the exception of low viscosity products).
For information about volatility during heating, please refer to the heading entitled “Thermo-oxidative stability”.
Although low viscosity products are volatile, they contain no solvents.

10. Flash point and autoignition point

The flash point of KF-96 (excluding low viscosity products below 30 mm2/s) is over 300°C.
Unless there is a continuous supply of heat hot enough to decompose silicone, there is no sustained combustion.
The autoignition point is around 450°C.

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KF-96 Performance Test Results

11. Vapor pressure

The vapor pressure of KF-96 is extremely low (except low viscosity products);
at 220°C it is no higher than 1.0 Torr (20 mm2/s fluid).
For fluids above 1,000 mm2/s, values are almost unchanged.

Fig. 11 Vapor pressure curve of KF-96

2.70 3.00 3.30 3.60
100

0.65mm2/s

1.5mm2/s

10

1mm2/s
Vapor pressure (Torr)

2mm2/s
1

0.1

120 100 80 60 40 20 0

Torr x133.322=Pa Temperature (°C)

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12. Thermal oxidation stability

KF-96 is exceptionally stable with respect to thermal oxidation, ●Measurement methods

and there is almost no change from room temperature to 150°C • Fluid: 25 g
(in air). At high temperatures, there is a difference in behavior • Container: 100 mL hard glass beaker (50 mm ø)
depending on whether the atmosphere is air or inert gas (N2, • Heater: convection hot air circulating temperature chamber
CO2, etc.). At high temperatures in air, oxidation breaks the
Si-O bonds, causing intermolecular cross-linking and a rise in ●Measurement results
viscosity. In an inert gas atmosphere, there is thermal decompo- At 150°C, KF-96 is nearly stable against thermal oxidation,
sition and a drop in viscosity. In air, the gel time of 100 mm2/s but there is quite active thermal oxidation at temperatures
fluid is over 5000 hours at 175°C, roughly 200 hours at 200°C, above 200°C, with reactions generating volatile substances
and roughly 40 hours at 200°C. In a sealed tube, the decline in including formaldehyde and formic acid. This results in
viscosity is roughly 9% at 200-225°C, roughly 24% at 250°C, increased heating loss and a rise in viscosity. Therefore, it can
and roughly 48% at 300°C. be said temperatures between 170-180°C are the maximum
KF-96 can withstand with no thermal oxidation.
■The high temperature oxidation mechanism of silicone fluids
As stated previously, at high temperatures, the oxidation of Fig. 12 Kinetic viscosity change of KF-96-100cs and KF-96-1,000cs
silicone fluids starts as oxygen attacks the methyl groups. 200°C
10,000
Oxidation begins with the following reaction:
SiCH3+O2 SiCH2 • +HO2 • (1) 225°C
7,000
Oxidation then proceeds as follows:
SiCH3+HO2 • SiCH2 • +2HO • (2) 5,000
2SiCH3+2HO • 2(SiCH2 •)+2H2O (3) 250°C
4,000
SiCH2 • +O2 SiCH2O2 • SiO • +CH2O (4)
These reactions generate siloxy groups (SiO •). 3,000
SiCH2O2 • +SiCH3 SiCH2O2H+SiCH2 • (5)
SiCH2O2H SiCH2O • +HO • (6)
2,000
SiCH2O • Si • +CH2O (7)
Kinetic viscosity 25°C (mm2/s)

2 (SiCH2 •) +O2 2 (SiCH2O •) 2Si • +2CH2O (8)

These reactions generate silyl groups (Si •), and formaldehyde 175°C
is further oxidized to formic acid and then decomposed to 1,000
hydrogen and carbon dioxide gas. 250°C 200°C
225°C
2CH2O+O2 2HCOOH 2H2+2CO2 700

The siloxy groups generated in (4) bond with the silyl groups
generated in (7) and (8) to form siloxane bonds (Si-O-Si), 500

causing intermolecular cross-linking and an increase in 400

viscosity, and the eventual gelation of KF-96.
R.C Gunderson and A.W. Hart, Aynthetic Lubricants 300
(Chapman & Hall 1962)

200
He a t i n g s i l i c o n e oi l t o a r o u n d 2 0 0 ° C g e n e r a t e s
low-molecular-weight siloxane and a formalin odor, which
results from the formaldehyde generated through oxidation.
These reactions occur when silicone oil is exposed to 100
175°C
temperatures above 150°C in air. Combustion occurs around
0 50 100 150 200 250
450°C and eventually a silica (SiO2) residue remains.
Heating time (h)

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Fig. 13 Heating loss of KF-96-100cs Fig. 14 Heating loss of KF-96-1,000cs

250°C 250°C
5.0 5.0
Heating loss (%)

Heating loss (%)

4.0 4.0

3.0 3.0

2.0 2.0 200°C

200°C
1.0 1.0 175°C
175°C
0 0
50 100 150 200 250 50 100 150 200 250

Heating time (h) Heating time (h)

13. Cold resistance

KF-96 exhibits outstanding cold resistance and is fluid even at -50°C.

KF-96 is ideal for applications in cold climates, and temperature fluctuation causes little change in viscosity.

14. Surface tension

The surface tension of KF-96 is between 20-21 mN/m, which is much lower than that of water and conventional oils.
Therefore, KF-96 spreads easily on the surfaces of various materials, making it well suited for use as a release agent, defoamer, and
ingredient in cosmetic products.

Surface tension of KF-96

Surface tension of various liquids
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Liquid Surface tension mN/m

KF-96 15.9-21.3 21

Mineral oil 29.7

20
Water 72.0
Surface tension (mN/m)

19

18

17

16

15
0.5 1 5 10 50 100 500 1,000

Kinetic viscosity 25°C (mm2/s)

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15. Lubricity

KF-96 has excellent viscosity-temperature characteristics and combinations, but lubricity is good in combinations including
thermo-oxidative stability. These are ideal properties to have steel-copper, steel-bronze, steel-zinc, steel-cadmium,
in a lubricating oil, but KF-96 provides poor boundary steel-babbitt, steel-nylon, bronze-nylon, and wood-wood.
lubrication against sliding friction of steel-on-steel, meaning Ester oil or other additive* may be added to improve the
there are limits to its application as a lubricant. However, boundary lubrication properties of KF-96. Fluorosilicone fluid
KF-96 does provide superior lubrication when used with the FL-100 can also be used as a lubricating oil. Please refer to
appropriate combination of bearing materials and in certain our other catalog for details.
f r iction conditions. Lubr icit y is poor in steel-steel ✽ Methyl ricinoleate (examined patent application publication S29-5408)

●Improving the lubricity of plastics

By adding a small amount of silicone fluid to a plastic, a thin film of silicone fluid forms on the surface of molded items for
improved lubricity. The friction coefficient of the plastic surface is reduced, thus greatly improving anti-wear properties.
Silicone fluid also acts to improve luster and water repellency.

Correlation between friction pressure and kinetic friction coefficient when silicone fluid (KF-96H-60,000cs) is added to various resins
Polystyrene Friction speed: V=2.9 m/min. Polyacetal Friction speed: V=14.3 m/min.
0.6 0.6
Kinetic friction coefficient

Kinetic friction coefficient

Not added
0.5 0.5

0.4 0.4

0.3 0.3 Not added

0.6% added
0.2 0.2 1.2% added
1% added
0.1 2% added 0.1

0 0.5 1 1.5 0 0.5 1 1.5

Pressure (MPa) Pressure (MPa)

Correlation between friction pressure and

Nylon (not added)
amount of wear when KF-96H-10,000cs is 25

added to engineering plastic

Amount of wear (mg/cm2 100 m running)

20 Polyacetal (not added)

15

10

Nylon (1% added)

Polyacetal (1% added)
5
Nylon (2% added)

Polyacetal (2% added)

0 1 2 3 4 Friction speed: V=35.8 m/min.

Pressure (MPa)

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KF-96 Performance Test Results

16. Velocity of sound Fig. 15-2 Pressure and compressibility of KF-96 (25°C)

Sound transmission velocity (V) in KF-96 is approximately 60

1,000 m/sec. at room temperature. As viscosity decreases, 100mm2/s, 1000mm2/s (same) 2mm2/s
50
the velocity slows accordingly.

Pressure (MPa)
40
Sound transmission velocity in KF-96
0.65mm2/s
Kinetic viscosity Transmission velocity 30
25°C mm2/s 30.0°C m/sec
0.65 873.2 20
1.0 901.3
1.5 919.0 10
2.0 931.3
5.0 953.8
10 966.5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20 975.2 Compressibility (%)
50 981.6
100 985.2 Fig. 16 Differences in compressibility by temperature of KF-96-100cs
200 985.7
350 986.2 25°C 100°C 200°C
500 986.4
1,000 987.3 50

17. Effects of pressure

Pressure (MPa)

40

Unlike mineral oil, KF-96 exhibits extremely high 30

compressibility and does not coagulate under pressure. The
lower the viscosity, the higher the compressibility, and KF-96 20

does not solidify even at high pressures of 4,000 MPa and

10
above (excludes 0.65 mm2/s fluid). Figures 15-1 and 15-2
show the correlation between pressure and compressibility,
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Figure 16 shows the correlation between compressibility and
Compressibility (%)
temperature, and Figure 17 shows the correlation between
pressure and kinetic viscosity. Fig. 17 Pressure and kinetic viscosity of KF-96-100cs (25°C)
P.W.Bridgman, Proc. Am. Acad. Arts. Sei., 77, 115 (1949)

Fig. 15-1 Pressure and compressibility of KF-96 (25°C) 500

400
400
1,000mm2/s
Pressure (MPa)

100mm2/s
Pressure (MPa)

300
300

2mm2/s 200
200

0.65mm2/s
100 100

0 0
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 100 1,000 10,000 100,000
Compressibility (%) Kinetic viscosity (mm2/s)

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18. Resistance against shear

KF-96 has extremely high shear resistance, and it resists with higher viscosities. This is not, however, due to
shear degradation at high speeds and high loads, meaning destruction of the molecules, and the fluid will return to its
KF-96 has a long operating life. However, in fluids of 1,000 original viscosity when the shear is removed. Figure 18
mm 2 /s and higher, under shear stress there is a drop in shows the correlation between apparent kinetic viscosity and
apparent viscosity, and this tendency increases proportionally shear velocity.

Fig. 18 Apparent kinetic viscosity and shear velocity of KF-96

500,000mm2/s

105
100,000mm2/s
60,000mm2/s

30,000mm2/s
Apparent kinetic viscosity (mm2/s)

104
10,000mm2/s

3,000mm2/s

1,000mm2/s
103

102
103 104 105 106

Shear velocity (sec-1)

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KF-96 Performance Test Results

19. Electrical properties

KF-96 has excellent electrical properties which are only undergo dehydration processing before being used as
minimally affected by factors such as temperature and insulating oil in high voltage transformers. The quantity of
frequency variations. The dielectric breakdown strength of moisture absorbed is determined by the relative humidity of
KF-96 is particularly high compared to mineral oil-based the atmosphere, but KF-96 generally absorbs between
insulating oils. However, as with typical insulating oils, the 100-200 ppm. For information regarding dehydration
dielectric performance of KF-96 is greatly affected by the methods, please refer to page 34.
quantity of absorbed moisture. Therefore, KF-96 should

Fig. 19 KF-96-50cs: moisture content and volume resistivity Fig. 20 KF-96-50cs: moisture content and dielectric breakdown strength
100 90

Dielectric breakdown strength (kV/2.5mm)

80
Volume resistivity (TΩ·m)

70

10 60

50

40

1 30

20

10

0.1 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 0 50 100 150 200 250

Moisture (ppm) Moisture (ppm)

Fig. 21 KF-96-50cs: moisture content and dielectric constant Fig. 22 KF-96-50cs: moisture content and dielectric loss tangent
x10-4

2.8
5.0
Dielectric loss tangent (tan Δ)

4.0
Dielectric constant

3.0

2.0

2.7 1.0

1.0x10-4
and below

50 100 150 200 0 50 100 150 200

Moisture (ppm) Moisture (ppm)

✽ Testing condition: 25°C, 50Hz

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Fig. 23 KF-96: frequency and dielectric constant (25°C) Fig. 24 KF-96: frequency and dielectric loss tangent (25°C)
2.9 1.00000

0.10000

Dielectric loss tangent

Dielectric constant

2.8
0.01000

100mm2/s 100mm2/s
0.00100
2.7 50mm2/s 50mm2/s

0.00010

2.6 0.00001
102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 1010 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 1010

Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

Fig. 25 KF-96-50cs: temperature and dielectric constant Fig. 26 KF-96-50cs: temperature and dielectric loss tangent (50 Hz)

2.8
0.0015
Dielectric loss tangent
Dielectric constant

2.6 0.0010

2.4 0.0005

100mm2/s
50mm2/s

2.2 0.0000
0 50 100 150 200 0 50 100 150

Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)

●Arc resistance
The arc resistance of silicone fluids is about the same as that of ordinary mineral oil-based insulating oils.
Table 8 shows the results of tests conducted to determine the amount of gases emitted and amount of deposits caused by arcing.

Table 8 Gases emitted during arcing (comparison with other oils)

Gas quantity emitted Composition of non-oil gas discharges (Vol. %) Gas deposits
Material per 1,000 arcs CnH2n (carbon, other)
(p) H2 CO CO2 CH4 C2H4 C2H2 except N2+O2 per 1,000 arcs (mg)
C2H4
Silicone fluid 9.9 50.6 2.6 0.5 5.8 0.5 0 0.5 39.5 26
Common insulating oil 6.2 48.8 1.3 0 4.5 0.7 3.3 0.7 40.7 13
Liquid paraffin 7.0 49.4 2.4 0.4 2.4 1.2 2.4 0.6 41.2 14
DC intermittent arc method Applied voltage: 100 V Tungsten electrode (From Degradation of Insulating Oils Due to Arcing, a technical report by the Insulating Oil Division)

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KF-96 Performance Test Results

20. Chemical stability

KF-96 is almost completely chemically inert and is almost decomposition caused by acids, alkalis, lead, selenium, or
unaffected by alkali solutions (up to 10%) or acidic solutions tellurium. But even such metals as copper, iron, nickel,
(up to 30%). However, KF-96 is subject to oxidation at high aluminum, tin, zinc, duralumin and stainless steel have
temperatures (discussed previously), and also to gelation or almost no effect on KF-96.

Table 10 Effects of metals on KF-96-50cs

Metal Silicone fluid KF-96-50cs
Material Change in Weight change Volume change Change in Viscosity change Volume resistivity
appearance rate (%) rate (%) appearance rate (%) (Ω·cm)

Before heated storage — — — — —

After heating to 150°C for 1,500 hours,
— — —
and before metal is inserted
Aluminum No change
Moderate
Copper
discoloration
Moderate
Copper (tinned)
discoloration
1014
SUS 27 No change No change 0
0 0
Moderate
Iron
discoloration
Iron (cadmium plated)

Iron (nickel plated) No change

Iron (zinc plated)

Testing conditions: immersion for 1,500 hours at 150°C in sealed conditions.

Table 11 Effects of solder on KF-96-100cs

Change in appearance Silicone fluid KF-96-100cs

Contact conditions
of solder Change in appearance Viscosity change rate (%)
Contact at room temp.
Contact at 70°C
No change No change 0
Contact at 100°C
Contact at 150°C
Testing conditions: immersion for 500 hours at room temperature, 70°C, 100°C and 150°C.

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21. Corrosivity

KF-96 does not corrode metals or many other materials. rubber sealing materials. We recommend testing KF-96
However, at high temperatures, the plasticizer may be with the intended material before actual use, because the
extracted from certain rubbers and plastics, resulting in effects of KF-96 may differ depending on the quality of the
reduced volume and weight. This tendency is greater in plastic and/or molding conditions. Some typical rubbers and
silicone f luids of lower viscosity. This should be kept in plastics are shown in the following tables.
mind especially in cases where KF-96 comes in contact with

Table 12 Effects of KF96-100cs on various plastics

Change in plastic Change in silicone fluid
Material
Weight change rate (%) Volume change rate (%) Appearance
Polyethylene -0.02 -0.09
ABS resin -0.14 -0.16
Teflon +0.03 +0.15
Hard PVC 0 +0.05
Polystyrene -0.04 0
Phenol resin +0.30 +0.37 No change
Methacrylic resin -0.02 +0.08
Polycarbonate +0.03 0
Acetal resin +0.02 +0.08
Nylon 0 -0.01
Cellulose triacetate +0.01 +0.05
Testing conditions: immersion for 500 hours at 70°C.

Table 13 Effects of KF-96-100cs on various rubbers

Material Contact conditions Volume change rate (%)

Nitrile rubber 1 -6.7

105°C / 250 h
Nitrile rubber 2 -8.5
Nitrile rubber 3 150°C / 200 h -6.0
Butyl rubber -8.3
Styrene butadiene rubber -5.9
105°C / 250 h
Chloroprene rubber -12
Neoprene rubber -12
Ethylene propylene diene polymer 150°C / 200 h -12
Acrylic rubber -4.3
150°C / 250 h
Fluoro-rubber (Viton®) +0.8
Silicone rubber KE-870-U +37
Silicone rubber KE-765-U +41
Silicone rubber KE-951-U 150°C / 250 h +50
Silicone rubber KE-550-U +51
Fluorosilicone rubber FE-271-U +0.5
✽ Silicone fluid has major effects on silicone rubber, with significant swelling of the rubber. Lower viscosity fluids have greater effects. In contrast, there is almost no swelling of fluorosilicone rubber.

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KF-96 Performance Test Results

22. Solubility

Mutual solubility of silicone fluids Solubility with other organic solvents

All KF-96 dimethyl silicone fluids, even those of different viscosities, The intermolecular cohesive energy density of KF-96 is low, so
are completely miscible, regardless of proportion. KF-69, KF-99 and KF-96 dissolves well in solvents with relatively low solubility
KF-965 exhibit complete mutual solubility, but only KF-96 of parameters (e.g. aromatic solvents). But KF-96 does not dissolve
viscosities 100 mm2/s and lower will dissolve in KF-50. However, in polar solvents with solubility parameters of 10 and higher (e.g.
KF-96H of 3000 mm2/s and higher will become cloudy but is not methanol, ethanol, water). However, products of 5 mm 2/s and
miscible with KF-50. Likewise, both KF-96 and KF-96H become below themselves exhibit solvent behavior, and thus are soluble
cloudy and are not miscible with KF-54 or KF-56. even in highly polar solvents.

Table 14 Solubility of silicone fluids

KF-96-50cs KF-96-1,000cs KF-69 KF-99 KF-965 KF-50 KF-54 KF-56
KF-96-50cs Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Insoluble Insoluble
KF-96-1,000cs Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble
KF-69 Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Insoluble Insoluble
KF-99 Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Insoluble Insoluble
KF-965 Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Soluble Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble
KF-50 Soluble Insoluble Soluble Soluble Insoluble Soluble Insoluble Insoluble
KF-54 Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble Soluble Insoluble
KF-56 Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble Soluble
Soluble: Dissolves transparently at room temperature Insoluble: Clouds or separates at room temperature

Table 15 Solubility with various solvents (KF-96-100cs)

Solvent results Solvent results
Benzene Isopropyl palmitate
Toluene Isopropyl myristate
Xylene Methyl ethyl ketone Dissolves
Solvent naphtha Methyl isobutyl ketone
Industrial gasoline Lauryl alcohol
Mineral spirits Dimethyl cellosolve
Kerosene Acetone
Cyclohexane Dioxane
n-Hexane Butanol Partially dissolves
n-Heptane 2-Ethylhexanol
Carbon tetrachloride Amyl acetate
Chloroform Glacial acetic acid
Fluorosene Naphthene-based lubricating oils
Perchloroethylene Methanol
Trichloroethylene Dissolves Ethanol
Ethylene dichloride Ethylene glycol
Methylene chloride Cellosolve
Acetylene tetrachloride Glycerin
Methyl chloride (liquefied) Diethylene glycol stearate
Chlorobenzene Propylene glycol
Does not dissolve
Chlorofluorinated methanes Liquid paraffin
Chlorofluorinated ethanes Paraffin wax
Ethyl ether Petrolatums
Diisopropyl ether Lubricating oils
Hexyl ether Fatty acids (other than glacial acetic acid)
Ethyl acetate Animal and vegetable oils
Butyl acetate Methyl phthalate
Isopropyl laurate Water
(results at room temperature)

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23. Releasability and non-adhesiveness

Silicone fluid spreads easily because of its low surface tension. (See 14. Surface Tension)
Furthermore, affinity is weak between silicone fluid and many polymers, and
this “release effect” prevents substances from adhering to one another.

24. Water repellency

Surfaces treated with KF-96 exhibit water repellency Table 16 Water contact angle
comparable to those treated with paraffin. The degree of
Substance Contact angle ( ° )
water repellency can be represented by water contact angle,
which is over 90° for KF-96. Therefore, KF-96 is used Paraffin 108-116
widely as a surface water repellent for glass, pottery, and
Carnauba wax 107-125.3
ceramics. Baking on KF-96 at high temperatures produces a
KF-96 90-110
long-lasting water-repellent film. See page 32 for details
about the bake-on method. Naphthalene 62

Nylon 70

Polyethylene 94

Polyvinyl chloride 87

Polystyrene 91

Polytetrafluoroethylene 108

✽ From Handbook of Chemistry (Kagaku Binran)

●Contact angle baked-on coating of KF-96, and between 108°-116° on

Contact angle is the angle (θ) of contact of a liquid on a solid paraffin. Both have contact angles greater than 90°.
surface, measured within the liquid at the contact line where To give an idea of the outstanding water repellency of a
three phases (liquid, solid, gas) meet. This angle is used to baked-on coating of KF-96, the contact angle of water on an
measure the wettability of solid surfaces. In other words, if ordinary clean glass surface is about 4°.
the angle is small, wetting is good because the liquid spreads
on the solid surface; if the angle is large, wetting is poor. If
the angle is greater than 90°, the solid does not become wet θ
Liquid

at all.
The contact angle of water is between 90°-110° on a
Material

●Water repellency mechanism of KF-96 CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3
When KF-96 is applied to a surface using a bake-on method,
the hydrophobic methyl groups (CH3-, shown at right) face Si Si Si Si Si

outward, a state which results in water repellency.

O O O O

Material

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KF-96 Performance Test Results

25. Effects of radiation

Ir radiation of silicone f luid causes inter molecular both volume resistivity and dielectric breakdown strength
crosslinking and a rise in viscosity. There is also a slight decline. In contrast, radiation has less effect on the dielectric
increase in specific gravity and refractive index. With higher loss tangent and volume resistivity of dimethyl silicone
doses of radiation, silicone fluid will eventually turn to gel. fluid.
In this respect, methylphenyl silicone f luid is more stable Thus, methylphenyl silicone f luid is stable in response to
than dimethyl silicone f luid, and stability is greater in exposure to radiation, but it cannot be used in certain
proportion with higher phenyl group content. Radiation also applications because radiation significantly affects dielectric
affects electrical properties. For example, when silicone properties and other electrical properties. In comparison,
f luid is irradiated with gamma rays at room temperature, dimethyl silicone fluid has the advantage in that there is less
dielectric constant increases slightly, and increases in electrical deterioration at radiation levels below that which
proportion to the dose of radiation. Furthermore, dielectric causes gelation. This property makes dimethyl silicone fluid
loss tangent rises significantly when methylphenyl silicone ideal for relatively low radiation applications in which
f luid is exposed to even small amounts of radiation, and electrical properties are a key consideration.

Fig. 27 Silicone fluid’s resistance to radiation

KF-50-100cs

103

KF-54
Kinetic viscosity 25°C (mm2/s)

KF-96-100cs

HIVAC F-5

102

HIVAC F-4

10
0 106 107 108 109

Radiation dose R (rad)

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26. Gas solubility

KF-96 dissolves air, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide gas. The Consequently, KF-96 must be deaerated before it is used in
dissolution amount is higher than with conventional mineral low pressure conditions.
oil, and it has been reported that air is 16-19% higher by Figure 28 shows the correlation between temperature and the
volume, nitrogen is 15-17% higher by volume, and carbon saturated solubility of oxygen, air, and nitrogen at one
dioxide is nearly 100% higher by volume. atmosphere of pressure.

Fig. 28 Correlation between saturated solubility of oxygen, air, and nitrogen in silicone fluid

Vol %

30
O2

20 air

N2
Saturated solubility (Bunsen coefficient)

10

20 40 60 80 (°C)
3.4 3.2 3.0 2.8 x10-3

(1/T) x 103 T=K

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KF-96 Performance Test Results

27. Physiological action

In general, KF-96 is physiologically inert. In particular, excluding low viscosity products,

KF-96 is nearly harmless unless ingested in large quantity.
Therefore, KF-96 is widely used as an ingredient in cosmetics and quasi-drugs.
Furthermore, the sister products of the KF-96ADF series conform with Japan's Food Sanitation Law.

✽ KF-96 is not specifically formulated for medical applications, so it should not be used as an orthopedic material.

●Results of various safety tests

The safety of KF-96 has been confirmed in animal testing and various documentation sources.
Some typical test results are presented below.

1. Skin patch test

●Testing method
KF-96 was applied on a patch to the inside of a human subject's upper arm and
the reaction observed with a microscope after 24 hours.

●Test results
Grade Determination

KF-96L-5cs Quasi-negative

KF-96-10cs Negative

KF-96-100cs Negative

Negative and quasi-negative results means there are virtually no problems.

●Determination standards
Naked eye
Microscope determination
determination
Irritation ranking B irritation C irritation D irritation

(Sample irritation index) – (Control irritation index)

One or more Determination and
Determination standards
instances assessment
0 1-2 3 ≥4

Determination and assessment Negative Quasi-negative Quasi-positive Positive Positive Positive

Number of test subjects: 20 (Japanese Society for Cutaneous Health)

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2. Eye irritation testing

●Test conditions
Animal: Japanese white rabbit
Sample: KF-96L-5cs

●Test results
Absolutely no effect on the cornea or iris.
There is slight inflammation of the conjunctiva, but
to a far lower degree than that caused by typical detergents.

3. Acute toxicity test✽

●Test conditions
Animal: rat
Sample: KF-96L-5cs

●Test results
LD50 is over 5,000 mg/kg for both males and females.

✽ Acute toxicity test

Generally speaking, this test determines the amount of a substance
that constitutes a lethal dose when administered at one time to a test animal (Recommended specie is rat).
It is usually expressed as "LD50" (50% Lethal Dose).
Please refer to the following table of degree of toxicity.

Classification based on strength of toxicity

Category LD50 (mg/kg bw) Hazard Statement

1 LD50 ≤ 5 Fatal if swallowed

2 5 < LD50 ≤ 50 Fatal if swallowed

3 50 < LD50 ≤ 300 Toxic if swallowed

4 300 < LD50 ≤ 2,000 Harmful if swallowed

5 2,000 < LD50 ≤ 5,000 May be harmful if swallowed

✽ According to Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

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KF-96 Performance Test Results

28. Removal methods

If KF-96 has adhered to the surface of a molded item, it can 3. Clean with an alkali solution (one example)
cause problems in bonding, painting, and printing. The blend ratio for a suitable alkali solution is presented
In such cases, please use modified silicone fluid (KF-410, below. Other blends can be used in which a single alkali,
KF-412) or remove the fluid from the surface. either sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, constitutes
KF-96 can be removed using the following methods. 20 parts or more, although the cleaning strength is somewhat
lower.
1. Clean with a solvent If a large amount of silicone has adhered to the mold, wipe
Clean with a solvent that dissolves KF-96 (see Table 15). well with a rag and wash first with a detergent.
Use caution in selecting a solvent when cleaning plastics, Next, soak with the alkali solution for about one hour, then
especially polystyrene, acrylic resin and others with low wash thoroughly with water to completely remove the alkali.
solvent resistance.
[Blend]
13 parts sodium hydroxide, 13 parts potassium hydroxide,
2. Clean with a detergent
33 parts ethanol, 4 parts methanol, 37 parts water.
Though it does take some effort, KF-96 can be completely
removed using a brush or rag with a neutral detergent or [Note]
Do not use acidic or alkali solutions on metals (aluminum, etc.).
scouring powder which contains detergent. Neutral
detergents may bead if used in low concentration, making
cleaning more difficult. Detergent should be used in the
highest concentration possible.

29. Coloring methods

When used as meter oil, KF-96 can be difficult to read

because it is colorless and transparent.
For such applications, KF-96 can be colored with oil-soluble
dyes which are commercially available.
Table 17 Coloring dyes for KF-96
At room temperature, the solubility of oil-soluble dyes in
KF-96 is generally around 0.01-0.02%. Color Dye Structure
Furthermore, pigments typically do not dissolve in KF-96, so Red RR Azo
even if there is good initial dispersion, sedimentation will Red Red 5B Azo
Red # 330 Anthraquinone
occur if the solution sits for long periods.
Yellow 3G Azo
Some typical coloring dyes are shown in Table 17. Yellow
Yellow GG Azo

Blue Blue II N Anthraquinone

Green Green # 502 —

Brown Brown GR Azo

Purple Violet # 732 Anthraquinone

Black Black # 803 —

All dyes manufactured by Orient Chemical Industries, LTD.

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30. Bake-on method

KF-96 has high thermo-oxidative stability, so high 2. The treatment fluid may bead depending on the condition
temperatures (approx. 300°C) are necessary for bake-on of the surface of the object to be treated. If beading occurs,
treatment. try changing the solvent or adding a small amount of
alcohol (ethanol, propanol, butanol, etc.). In some cases,
1. Selection of KF-96 KF-96L-0.65cs can be used very effectively as a solvent.
Viscosities between 100-500 mm2/s are generally suitable for
water repellency treatment. 3. In the baking (firing) oven, heaters that glow red should
not be used when using a flammable solvent as a thinner.
2. Thinners and concentration Also, if residues of chlorinated solvents (carbon
KF-96 should be applied in an amount such that the silicone tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, perfluoroethylene, etc)
spreads evenly over the surface. Apply KF-96 to glass at a remain when the object is put into the oven, the solvent
concentration of roughly 2-5%, and to pottery and ceramics may decompose, releasing harmful gases. With other
at 3-7%. Thinners are shown in Table 15. solvent residues, there may be a risk of explosion, so the
oven should not be closed and should be vented to the
3. Bake-on method outdoors as much as possible.
Before performing the bake-on process, the object treated
with KF-96 should be air-dried or heat-dried at a temperature 4. There are other Shin-Etsu Silicone products which can be
between 50-70°C. This is done to completely remove any used as water repellents for glass and other surfaces. These
solvents. Baking conditions are at temperatures between include KF-99, KC-89, KR-251, and KR-252.
200-350°C for between 5-20 minutes, and conditions vary Please contact Shin-Etsu Silicones for details.
depending on the object to be treated. With 300°C/5 min as a
standard, please experiment to find the ideal conditions
within the ranges mentioned above.
For the baking oven, it is best if the heating elements do not
glow red, and an exhaust vent to the outdoors should be
installed.

4. Other points
1. The surface of the object to be treated must be thoroughly
cleaned. Even if the object appears clean, heating to
temperatures near 300°C will carbonize any foreign
substances and may cause staining. Also, it may be
impossible to apply the KF-96 thinner evenly if the surface
of the object to be treated is dirty. To prevent this, the
object should be carefully cleaned with water or soapy
water (taking care to rinse thoroughly), or a solvent.

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KF-96 Performance Test Results

31. Absorbed moisture and dehydration methods

The moisture content of KF-96 is typically between 100-200 rate. Moisture absorption rate is highly dependent on storage
ppm. Thus, when KF-96 is to be used as an insulating oil conditions, and as the graph shows, KF-96 absorbs moisture
(especially at high voltage), it must first be dehydrated to quite rapidly. KF-96 can be dehydrated by heating or
improve dielectric properties and to stabilize electrical vacuum heating, by injecting a dry inert gas, or by using
properties. Figure 29 shows the correlation between relative silica or other dehydrating agent. Figure 31 shows the
humidity and the moisture content of KF-96, and Figure 30 measurement results of dehydration speed when KF-96 is
shows the results of measurement of the moisture absorption heat-dried in depressurized conditions.

Fig. 29 Moisture content of KF-96-50cs and relative humidity

260

240

220
Fig. 30 Moisture absorption speed of KF-96-50cs
Moisture content (ppm)

200 260
100% RH
240
180
220
80% RH
Moisture content (ppm)

200
160
60-70% RH
180

140 160
50% RH
140
120
120

100
100
80

0 60
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 12 24 36 48 60 72 84

RH (25°C) (%) Contact time (h)

Measurement conditions: Roughly 300 g of KF-96-50cs was collected in a 1 liter
beaker. A glycerin and water solution was used to measure the differences in the
Fig. 31 Dehydration curve of KF-96-50cs amount of moisture absorbed in atmospheres of varying relative humidity
values. Moisture was measured by the Karl Fischer method.

220

200
Moisture content (ppm)

180
160

140

120

100

80
60
Room temperature,
Dehydration conditions: A sample of silicone fluid (fluid depth: 10 mm)
40 less than 3 mmHg
was put in a glass container (50 mmf). It was then depressurized to
20 less than 3 mmHg and a continuous dehydration process was used,
100°C, less than 3 mmHg once at room temperature and again at 100°C.
0
0 10 20 30 40

Depressurization time (min)

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Technical data

1. Dehydration with dehydration agents

If KF-96 is contaminated with a large quantity of water, the
water may settle to the bottom of the container or the KF-96
may become cloudy. In such cases, dehydration is simple
with the use of a dehydrating agent.
When there are drops of water, first transfer the KF-96 to
another container, then put in completely dry silica and stir or
shake vigorously until completely transparent.
After dehydration, allow the fluid to sit until the silica gel
settles, then use the clear top layer of KF-96.

2. Dehydration by heating
When moisture has caused translucent clouding, or in order
to remove fewer than 100 ppm of moisture, KF-96 can be
dehydrated by heating to 100-150°C in depressurized
conditions, or by heating while injecting a dry inert gas.
When heating, best results are achieved by keeping the fluid
layer as thin as possible.
Dehydration is complete when the KF-96 is no longer cloudy
after it cools.
When KF-96 is to be used as insulating oil in high-voltage
applications, KF-96 must be dehydrated by depressurized
heating or by heating while injecting inert gas. In low
pressure conditions, if the fluid is left to stand during heating,
the dehydration rate slows, so the fluid layer should be kept
as thin as possible (Fig. 31 shows an example of dehydration
rate during heating in low-pressure conditions).
Dehydration rate can be accelerated by stirring or shaking
during heating.

[Note]
KF-96 rapidly absorbs about 200 ppm of moisture in an ambient atmosphere.
Thus, after dehydration, KF-96 should be kept in a sealed container or stored in a
place with dry air.

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KF-96 Performance Test Results

32. Handling precautions

Quality, storage, and handling Safety and Hygiene

1. KF-96 is for industrial use. Before using KF-96 in other 1. KF-96 does not irritate the skin, but is difficult to remove
applications –especially those in which safety is critical when it adheres to skin. When handling KF-96, always
such as medical applications, food and cosmetics – be sure wear protective gear (rubber gloves, safety glasses, etc.)
to determine whether KF-96 complies with the respective and take care to avoid contact with the skin and mucous
standards. membranes. In case of skin contact, wipe off with a dry
2. The properties of KF-96 may be affected by heat, light, cloth or gauze, then wash thoroughly with soap or running
acids and alkalis, so it should be stored in a sealed water.
container and kept in a cool, dark place. 2. If KF-96 enters the eye, immediately flush with water for
3. Although KF-96 is chemically inert, plasticizers may be at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if necessary.
extracted from some synthetic rubber or plastic 3. When using a volatile silicone fluid, take care to ensure
compounds when they are exposed to KF-96. This may proper ventilation and, as much as possible, avoid
result in a reduction in volume and weight. breathing the vapors.
4. Generally speaking, oxidation decomposition of KF-96
occurs gradually at temperatures over 150°C (in air). This
causes a release of irritant gases such as formaldehyde, so
take care to ensure adequate ventilation when using KF-96
in high temperature conditions.
5. Please read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before
use. MSDS can be obtained from our Sales Department.
6. Keep all KF-96 products out of reach of children.

33. Hazards Classification on UN

UN hazardous classification
Grade UN Classification UN No.

KF-96L-0.65cs, KF-96L-1cs Class 3 (Flammable Liquid) UN 1993

KF-96L-1.5cs✽ KF-96L-2cs✽ KF-96L-5cs KF-96A-6cs

KF-96-10cs KF-96-20cs KF-96-30cs KF-96-50cs
KF-96-100cs KF-96-200cs KF-96-300cs KF-96-350cs
KF-96-500cs KF-96-1,000cs KF-96-3,000cs KF-96-5,000cs Not applicable Not applicable
KF-96H-6,000cs KF-96H-10,000cs KF-96H-12,500cs KF-96H-30,000cs
KF-96H-50,000cs KF-96H-60,000cs KF-96H-100,000cs KF-96H-300,000cs
KF-96H-500,000cs KF-96H-1,000,000cs
✽ Combustible Liquid, NA1993 (US DOT)

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for, medical, surgicalproducts
or other described
particular standards.
herein for any
purposes. Users application,
have the soleto make preliminary
responsibility tests,
and and to to
obligation Gunma Complex
Gunma Complex ISO
ISO 9001
9001 ISO
ISO 14001
14001
confirm
determinethethe
safety of such
suitability of products for products
the silicone their use.described (JCQA-0004 JCQA-E-0002)
(JCQA-0004 JCQA-E-0002)
Naoetsu Plant
Naoetsu Plant ISO 9001
ISO 9001 ISO
ISO 14001
14001
herein for any application, to make preliminary tests, and to (JCQA-0018 JCQA-E-0064)
Users must
● confirm never of
the safety usesuch
the products
silicone products described herein
for their use. Takefu Plant
Plant
(JCQA-0018 JCQA-E-0064)
ISO 9001
9001 ISO
ISO 14001
14001
for the purpose of implantation into the human body and/or Takefu ISO
(JQA-0479 JQA-EM0298)
(JQA-0479 JQA-EM0298)
injection into humans.
“Shin-Etsu Silicone” is a registered trademark of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. https://www.shinetsusilicone-global.com/
http://www.silicone.jp/e/
This is an edited version of the product data released on May 2014. C Shin-Etsu 2004.9/2014.5 4 B.P. Web in Japan.