Tech service: A new filler dispersion aid for plastics and rubber

Monomeric silanes for filler dispersion, Z-6173 filler dispersion aid was developed to address the needs of mineral filler producers and resin masterbatchers/plastic compounders. Z-6173 has many additional attributes, which includes, low viscosity liquid, lower methanol byproduct generation, and high boiling point of actives. The selection of the organic functionality of the silane optimization of the final processing-performance compromise. Organosilanes are widely used in filled polymer composites to improve the dispersion of fillers. Dow Corning has more than 200 silanes and alkoxy-organo functional siloxanes in development and commercially available to meet many different needs. Dow Coming continues to lead the development of silane technology and fundamental materials understanding, being supported by global technical expertise.