What Is Silicone Oil Manufacturing Process? | JCT Machinery

Silicone oil is a type of synthetic oil that belongs to the class of silicone-based polymers.

Silicone Oil Manufacturing Process:

1. Raw Material Preparation

The main raw material of silicone oil is dimethylsiloxane (D4), which is a colorless and transparent liquid. Before producing silicone oil, sufficient dimethylsiloxane needs to be prepared first.

2. Synthesis Reaction

During the production process of silicone oil, D4 enters the reactor with stabilizers, catalysts and other auxiliaries for mixing. Then, under certain temperature and pressure conditions, D4 is converted into silicone oil through polymerization reaction.

3. Separation and Purification

After the synthesis reaction, there may still be some unreacted impurities in the silicone oil produced, such as catalyst residues, stabilizers, etc. In order to obtain pure silicone oil products, a separation and purification process is required. Distillation, filtration, crystallization and other methods are usually used to remove impurities and improve the purity of silicone oil.

4. Adjust Product Performance

According to different application fields and needs, the performance of silicone oil needs to be adjusted. For example, the viscosity, fluidity, oxidation resistance and other properties of silicone oil can be changed by adding different additives.

5. Packaging and Storage

After the above steps, the production process of silicone oil is basically completed. Finally, silicone oil needs to be packaged and stored to ensure its quality and stability. It is usually packaged in iron drums, plastic drums and other containers and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high temperature environments.