Silicone oil, as a type of linear polysiloxane product that remains liquid at room temperature, is widely used in many fields due to its unique properties. Among them, ordinary silicone oil and polyether silicone oil are two common types, which have certain differences in structure and properties.
Ordinary silicone oil, also known as methyl silicone oil, has all methyl groups in its organic groups. This silicone oil has good chemical stability, insulation, hydrophobicity and heat resistance, so it is widely used in electrical insulation, demolding, defoaming, damping and shockproof, high and low temperature lubrication, etc. Ordinary silicone oil plays an important role in industrial production, national defense, scientific research, medical and health care, etc.
In contrast, polyether silicone oil is a special modified silicone oil. It is obtained by combining polyether compounds containing atoms such as oxygen and nitrogen with silicone oil molecules. Polyether silicone oil not only retains the excellent properties of traditional silicone oil, such as good lubricity and chemical stability, but also has more functionality due to the introduction of polyether chains. For example, polyether silicone oil has excellent antistatic, water resistance and antioxidant properties, so it is widely used in cosmetics, lubricants and electronic materials. In addition, polyether silicone oil has good miscibility with a variety of cosmetic ingredients and resins, can produce dense and stable foam, and is non-irritating to the skin, so it is also widely used in personal care products.
In summary, ordinary silicone oil and polyether silicone oil have their own characteristics in structure and properties, and their application fields are also different. In practical applications, it is necessary to select suitable products according to specific needs to achieve the best effect. Whether it is ordinary silicone oil or polyether silicone oil, they play an irreplaceable role in their respective fields, bringing convenience to people's production and life.