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Silicones display a host of unique properties so they can lubricate, seal, bond, release, defoam and encapsulate. They can even insulate, waterproof and coat. They won’t harden, crack, peel, crumble or dry out, rot or become brittle with age.

The market for silicone fluids in particular, is extensive, diverse and provides a good illustration of silicone versatility. There is an endless array of applications where some typical examples include their use for heat transfer in oil baths, as lubricants or antifoams, as release agents, dielectric or damping fluids and even as polish or cosmetic additives.

Silicones bridge the gap between organic and inorganic materials and are noted for their ability to function in conditions that would literally destroy conventional materials. They can also be used to solve the simplest design headache. As manufacturers become more aware of their versatility the importance of silicone derivatives will continue to grow.

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The imagination can run wild when it comes to designing a product today. Chemical fastening techniques and new materials are constantly improving to meet these demanding requirements, tailored for the products of the 21st century. Merck is quick to react to these challenges by recognising the importance of bespoke formulations.

Some of the main criticisms of mixing silicone compounds arises from the need for sophisticated equipment and the age old problem of air entrapment, when adding catalysts to base rubbers. The human error factor of incorrect mix ratios is also a problem, not helped by the wide variety of addition rates stipulated by different manufacturers for their ranges of products.

Merck is uniquely positioned to solve these problems with the introduction of the Syndev® cartridge dispensed range of silicones. The MIXPAC® cartridges offer efficient and predictable mixing of the Syndev® 1:1 mix ratio silicones. The static mixing head quickly attaches to the cartridge and there are no moving parts.

The range consists of 12 custom products: potting compounds, encapsulants, moulding silicones from 5 shore to 50 shore A gels, optically clear resins and fast curing silicone adhesives. They can be used in contact with the most sensitive electrical component and can be heat cured at low temperatures in minutes. Packaging consists of 50ml, 200ml and 400ml cartridges for use with a dedicated range of manual and pneumatic dispensing equipment.

Problem solving extends from iIndustrial design and engineering to medical and space technologies. The more demanding the application, high operating temperatures or harsh chemical environments dictate the need for alternative polymers such as the Syndev® platinum curing range.

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A flexible translucent silicone elastomer, is now available in 300 x 300mm sheets. Autoclavable at 121°C, it is ideally suited for a wide range of laboratory applications, including gaskets, stoppers, sample mats and insulation material for electrostimulation devices etc. Easily cut to modified shape or enlarged using fast cure silicone adhesive type Syndev 4 (Cat No 63703 2S), or room temperature cure medical adhesive (Cat No 275/0050/00). Available in a wide range of thicknesses. Details of larger sizes and thicknesses are available on request.