In recent years, with the rapid advancement of new material technologies, silicone products have gained widespread industrial applications due to their excellent thermal stability, weather resistance, and chemical inertness. Among them, IOTA 218 Low-Viscosity Vinyl Silicone Oil has emerged as an "invisible champion" across multiple industries, thanks to its unique molecular structure and versatility.
1. What Is IOTA 218 Low-Viscosity Vinyl Silicone Oil?
IOTA 218 is a low-viscosity, highly reactive vinyl silicone oil with vinyl functional groups at the molecular chain ends, enabling efficient crosslinking reactions. Its low viscosity ensures easy processing while maintaining outstanding thermal stability and aging resistance.
2. Key Applications
 Rubber Prepolymer: Can replace traditional vinyl double-end cappers, improving processing efficiency and mechanical strength of silicone rubber.
 High-Temperature Vulcanized Silicone Rubber (HTV): Serves as a base material, providing superior heat resistance and tear strength.
 Polymer Modification: Enhances the weather resistance, UV stability, and toughness of polyurethane, acrylic, and other materials.
 Addition-Cure Liquid Silicone Rubber & Silicone Gel: A critical raw material for electronic potting, medical silicone products, and more.
3. Technical Advantages
 High Reactivity: Vinyl groups enable faster crosslinking, boosting production efficiency.
 Low Viscosity & Easy Processing: Ideal for precision molding and coating applications.
 Heat & Aging Resistance: Excellent long-term stability, suitable for harsh environments.
With the rapid growth of industries such as new energy, electronics encapsulation, and healthcare, the demand for IOTA 218 Low-Viscosity Vinyl Silicone Oil is expected to rise steadily, solidifying its role as the "universal key" for high-performance silicone materials.