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Silicone dilution
I don’t know a lot about silicones, there are not many types available here. I have dimethicone 500cst and cyclopentasiloxane. Is it possible to dilute the 500cst with the cyclo to get a lower viscosity?
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i dont see why you couldnt. i have both and have made a silicone spray with them both and got a much thinner consistancy than the dimethicone 500cst.
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It takes trial and error. While one might think there is a direct Mathematical correlation, that is a simplification on your part. In the end, it will be better to simply get a lower viscosity (5-50 cst) Dimethicone. It will also keep your raw material costs down.
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Unfortunately my available selection of material in this area is very limited.
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Belassi are you sure it is 500cst as I have never come across that one. From 0.5 to 1 million I have used till now but never 500cst. As for mixing they are freely miscible and you can mix in any ratio till you reach the desired properties.
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Well, that’s what it says on the label! It has about the same viscosity as glycerine. But that’s good news.
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