DOWSIL™ EP-5500 Powder

What is DOWSIL™ EP-5500 Powder?

Silicone elastomeric powder with spherical shape. Can be used in EMC formulation as stress relief additive. And Tribology modifier for POM / plastics additive designed for high demanding applications requiring long term COF reduction such as bearings, gears and conveyor belts.

Uses

Designed for high demanding applications requiring long term COF reduction
Bearings, gears and conveyor belts
Window lifting systems and steering column sensors
Housings and roller shutter systems
Kitchen and household appliances
Sports equipment

Benefits

When used in POM compounds, DOWSIL™ EP-5500 Powder demonstrates the following benefits when compared to standard 20 wt% PTFE formulation:
- 50% COF improvement (against POM and steel)
- Stable long term COF reduction against several materials such as POM or Steel
- Mechanical performances improvement
- Efficient at low loading
- Visual and aesthetic contribution
- Abrasion and mar resistance improvement
- Injectability improvement
- Processability improvement
Easily dispersible powder
Suitable for low and high speed applications
No slip-stick development
Suitable for POM-C and POM-

Properties

Application Benefits
Benefits	Stress Relief
Use	Exterior Wax, Conditioner and Sealant, Leather Conditioner

Typical Properties
Active Content	100 %
Bulk Density	0.3
Chemical Type	Silicone Elastomer
Color	White
Form	Powder
Particle Size, Average	3
Resin System	ABS, Epoxy, Phenolic, Polyacetal
Specific Gravity @ 25°C	1

DOWSIL™ EP-5500 Powder

What is DOWSIL™ EP-5500 Powder?

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