Dynasylan® SILBOND® H-4

Dynasylan® SILBOND® H-4 is a clear, low-viscosity pre-hydrolyzed ethyl polysilicate binder that has been designed for the precision investment casting industry. The silica content ranges from 17.5% to 19.0% (as SiO2). It is well suited for use with alkaline refractories, and in ceramic shell and dip casting applications.

Principal: Silbond Corporation

Functions: Binder, Crosslinking Agent, Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Silicates

End Uses: Ceramic Molds, Refractory Materials

Applicable Processes: Casting Applications, Ceramic Casting, Investment Casting, Precision Casting

Features: Low Viscosity

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Function
Binder, Crosslinking Agent, Surface Modifier
Industrial Additives Functions
Product Code
MITM12702
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Application Information
  • Dynasylan® SILBOND® H-4 can be used, as delivered, to make ceramic molds for the Precision Investment Casting industry.
  • The degree of hydrolysis and acidity have been optimized for the required reactivity and sufficient storage stability.
  • The hydrolysis and condensation has been started during the production of the binder. Through a shift in the pH this process is accelerated. This shift is achieved by addition of fillers, pigments, additive, or through the evaporation of solvent or exposure to atmospheric moisture. The resulting silicic acid gel cures rapidly at ambient temperatures in air. The process of curing can be accelerated through the addition of alkali catalysts.

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Product Packaging

Dynasylan® SILBOND® H-4 could be available in pails, drums, totes, and tanker quantities.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

In the unopened container Dynasylan® SILBOND® H-4 has a shelf life of min. 6 months from date of manufacture.

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)
393.0 °C
Boiling Point
122.0 °C
Boiling Point (SDS)
122.0 °C
Color (SDS)
Colorless
Density
0.9-0.92 g/cm³, 0.9-0.92 g/cm³
Flash Point
13.0 °C
Flash Point (SDS)
13.3 °C
IMO/IMDG EmS Fire
F-E
IMO/IMDG EmS Spill
S-E
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Flammable liquid, N.O.S. (ethyl alcohol)
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN 1993
Immiscible In (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Lower Explosive Limit (SDS)
3.3 %(V/V)
Melting Point (SDS)
-57.0 °C
Odor (SDS)
Sweet
Other Hazards
None known.
Principal
Shelf Life
6.0 mo
Silicon Content
17.5-19.0 %(W/W)
Specific Gravity (SDS)
0.91
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Flammable liquid, N.O.S. (ethyl alcohol)
USA/DOT UN Number
UN1993
Upper Explosion Limit (SDS)
19.0 %(V/V)
Vapor Pressure (SDS)
35.0 hPa
Viscosity
5.0 mPa.s
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life6.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point122.0 °C°C
Density0.9-0.92 g/cm³g/cm³Internal Method at 20°C
Density0.9-0.92 g/cm³g/cm³Internal Method at 20°C
Flash Point13.0 °C°C
Viscosity5.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 20°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Silicon Content17.5-19.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)Internal Method as silicon dioxide
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)393.0 °C°C
Boiling Point (SDS)122.0 °C°C
Flash Point (SDS)13.3 °C°C
Lower Explosive Limit (SDS)3.3 %(V/V)%(V/V)
Melting Point (SDS)-57.0 °C°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.91-at 20°C
Upper Explosion Limit (SDS)19.0 %(V/V)%(V/V)
Vapor Pressure (SDS)35.0 hPahPa10°C