- Principal:Evonik Corporation Silanes
- Functions:Surface Modifier
- Labeling Claims:Conflict Minerals-free
- Features:Low Viscosity, Mar Resistance, UV Resistance
Dynasylan® MTES, an alkyltrialkoxysilane is an important component in solÂgel systems. Dynasylan® MTES is a colorless, lowÂviscosity liquid. Use requires acid or alkaliÂcatalysed hydrolysis. Dynasylan® MTES is regarded as trifunctional since all three alkoxy groups are able to participate in this reaction. Additionally Dynasylan® MTES contains a methyl group that adds organic character to the products. Hydrolysis leads to silanol groups which, in a subsequent condensation reaction, form very stable siloxane bonds (ÂSiÂOÂSiÂ). Condensation occurs parallel to hydrolysis once a certain amount of silanol groups have been formed. The absolute and relative rates of hydrolysis and condensation depends on a number of factors. The most important factors include pH, concentration, solvent, temperature and the catalyst.