Dow Corning® Compounds

Dow Corning® 4 Electrical Insulating Compound

Dow Corning® 4 Electrical Insulating Compound

  • Primary Use – Dielectric moisture barrier on electrical equipment.
  • Special Characteristics – High dielectric strength; least tacky of Dow Corning silicone compounds; moisture and ozone resistance.
  • Physical Form – Medium-consistency, translucent white, grease-like silicone paste.
  • Applications – Lubricating and moisture-proofing ignition systems, disconnect junctions, electrical assemblies and terminals, cable connectors and battery terminals; maintaining flexibility of natural and synthetic rubbers, vinyls, plastics, rubber and plastic O-rings.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 204 degrees Celsius).
  • Listings/Specifications – FDA 21 CFR 175.300, NSF 51, NSF 61.
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, pails and drums.


Dow Corning® 5 Compound

Dow Corning® 5 Compound

  • Primary Use – A dielectric compound used on insulators and bushings; as a lubricant for high-current switches.
  • Special Characteristics – Nonconductive; water repellent; helps prevent formation of conductive paths; long lasting.
  • Physical Form – Translucent light-gray, heavy-consistency, grease-like silicone paste.
  • Applications – Protecting transmission insulators, distribution line insulators, power substation bushings, pole top disconnect switches, insulator threads and bolts, service entrance cable, meters.
  • Temperature Range – From –65 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (-54 to 232 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Tubes and pails.


Dow Corning® 7 Release Compound

Dow Corning® 7 Release Compound

  • Primary Use – A release and parting agent for plastic and metal surfaces.
  • Special Characteristics – Excellent release agent; high dielectric strength; good thermal stability; lowest consistency of Dow Corning silicone compounds.
  • Physical Form – Light-consistency, translucent white, grease-like silicone paste.
  • Applications – Mold break-in treatment for tire press bladders; release agent for adhesives, plastic extruders, foundry shell and core molds; lubricating plastics and elastomers; lubricating rubber-covered cable to be drawn through a conduit.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 204 degrees Celsius).
  • Listings/Specification – FDA 21 CFR 175.300, NSF 51, NSF 61.
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, pails and drums.


Dow Corning® 111 Valve Lubricant & Sealant

Dow Corning® 111 Valve Lubricant & Sealant

  • Primary Use – General purpose O-ring and valve lubricant.
  • Special Characteristics – Provides a noncuring moisture barrier; high dielectric strength; moisture and ozone resistance; good thermal, oxidation and chemical stability; suitable for use with potable water under NSF 61.
  • Physical Form – Heavy-consistency, translucent white, grease-like silicone paste.
  • Applications – Lubricating plug, sanitary, gate, ball, butterfly and automated valves, pump packings, rubber and plastic O-rings; sealing vacuum and pressure systems (especially equipment subjected to washing and harsh environments): damping medium for dash pots in electrical equipment.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 204 degrees Celsius).
  • Listings/Specifications – FDA 21 CFR 175.300, NSF 51, NSF 61.
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, cartridges, pails and drums.


Dow Corning® 112 High Performance Lubricant/Sealant

Dow Corning® 112 High Performance Lubricant & Sealant

  • Primary Use – Lubricating and sealing valves.
  • Special Characteristics – Similar to Dow Corningฎ 111 Valve Lubricant & Sealant, but has a higher operating temperature range and improved mechanical stability.
  • Physical Form – Heavy-consistency, translucent white, grease-like silicone paste.
  • Applications - Lubricating plug, sanitary, gate, ball, butterfly and automated valves, pump packings, rubber and plastic O-rings; sealing vacuum and pressure systems (especially equipment subjected to washing and harsh environments): damping medium for dash pots in electrical equipment.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 232 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, pails and drums


Dow Corning® 340 Heat Sink Compound

Dow Corning® 340 Heat Sink Compound

  • Primary Use – Thermal coupling of electrical/electronic devices to heat sinks.
  • Special Characteristics – High thermal conductivity; low bleed; stable at high temperatures.
  • Physical Form – White, grease-like silicone heavily filled with heat-conductive metal oxides.
  • Applications – Applied to the base and mounting studs of transistors, diodes and silicon-controlled rectifiers; thermal coupler for many heat sink devices; high-voltage corona-suppressant; nonflammable coating in flyback transformer connections in TV sets.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 390 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 199 degrees Celsius).
  • Container Sizes – Tubes, cartridges, pails and drums.


Dow Corning® High Vacuum Grease

Dow Corning® High Vacuum Grease

  • Primary Use – Sealing and lubricating vacuum and pressure systems.
  • Special Characteristics – Low volatility to hold deep vacuums; resists oxidation; nonmelting; nongumming; good chemical and thermal stability.
  • Physical Form – Translucent white, heavy-consistency, nonmelting grease-like silicone.
  • Applications – Vacuum and pressure system maintenance; laboratory equipment.
  • Temperature Range – From –40 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 204 degrees Celsius).
  • Listings/Specifications – FDA 21 CFR 175.300, H-2 ฒ , NSF 61.
  • Container Sizes – Tubes and pails.