
- Principal:Evonik Corporation Silanes
- Functions:Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent, Coupling Agent, Crosslinking Agent, Precursor, Precursor, Surface Modifier
- Chemical Name:1,2- Bis(triethoxysilyl) ethane
- Compatible Polymers & Resins:Silicones
- Chemical Family:Organosilane
- End Uses:Anti-Scratch Coating, Barrier Coating, Electronics, Filler Treatment, Primer, Putty, Silicone Sealant, Sol-Gel Coating
- Labeling Claims:Not Listed In California Proposition 65
Dynasylan® BTSE is the only commercially available bipodal alkylsilane. It is used in numerous applications where its nature as an excellent crosslinking agent is crucial. Its use usually requires acid- or alkali-catalysed hydrolysis. Since all six ethoxy groups are able to participate in this reaction, Dynasylan® BTSE is regarded as hexafunctional. Hydrolysis leads to silanol groups which, in a subsequent condensation reaction, form very stable siloxane bonds (-Si-O-Si-). Condensation starts before hydrolysis is complete. During storage of these hydrolysates, condensation continues until a gel is formed.