SiSiB® PC5420, the ethyl ester of orthosilicic acid, is a colorless, low-viscosity liquid with an SiO2 content of 28.5%. It is also called as Tetraethyl orthosilicate, Ethyl Polysilicate 28#.
SiSiB® PC5420 tetraethoxysilane is the quivalent of Momentive's TEOS, Dow's Z-6697, Wacker's Ethyl SILICATE TES28, Evonik's Dynasil A, ShinEtsu's KBE-04.
CAS No. | 78-10-4 |
EINECS No. | 201-083-8 |
Formula | C8H20O4Si |
Molecular Weight | 208.33 |
Boiling Point | 168°C [760mmHg] |
Flash Point | 46°C |
Color and Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
Density 25/25°C | 0.934 |
Refractive Index | 1.3838 [20°C] |
Min. Purity | 99.0% |
SiSiB® PC5420 may be used as an inorganic binder for refractory fillers and pigments, like precision investment castings.
SiSiB® PC5420 orthosilicate may be used as a second backup casting coating. It cures faster than colloidal silica system.
SiSiB® PC5420 may be hydrolyzed to form silicon dioxide (silica).
SiSiB® PC5420 may be used as a starting material for sol-gel process.
SiSiB® PC5420 may be used as a crosslinking agent for silicone adhesive.
SiSiB® PC5420 may be used as a binder in zinc-rich (corrosion resistant) coating.
SiSiB® PC5420 may be used as a chemical intermediate.
SiSiB® PC5420 may be used as a silane drying agent in sealing compositions.
SiSiB® PC5420 tetraethoxysilane is supplied in 190Kg steel drum or 900Kg IBC container.
In the unopened original container SiSiB® PC5420 tetraethoxysilane has a shelf life of one year in a dry and cool place.