PT.

SURYA AGROCHEM MITRA ABADI

AGRO CHEMICALS,MAINTENANCE INDUSTRY & GENERAL TRADING
Ruko Metro Permata I Blok.A1 No.17 Karang Tengah – Ciledug Kota Tangerang Telp :021-73460393 Faks: 7307793

Technical Data Sheet

Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion

PRODUCT Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion is an extremely stable, water-thin emulsion of

DESCRIPTION methyl silicone oil that is replacing organic oils as a spray lubricant in the glass-
container industry. It is being used successfully for the lubrication of all types of
delivery equipment as well as for spraying the blank moulds of glass-forming
machinery.

KEY  Applies a hydrophibic release film on  Easily water dilutable.

PERFORMANCE substrates.
 Easy handling due to low viscosity.
PROPERTIES
 Excellent lubrification properties.
 Effective on low dosage levels.

PHYSICAL Test Unit Property

PROPERTIES Physical Form - Liquid, Oil-in-water
Appearance - Milky white
Silicone Content Weight-% 35
Gravity 20 °C g/cm³ 0.96
Table 1: Typical product data values should not be used as specifications. Assistance and specifications
are available by contacting Momentive Performance Materials.

APPLICATION Samachem 848 is supplied as a 35 weight -% emulsion to be diluted with water.

Slight paddle stirring is sufficient to effect complete dispersion of the concentrated
emulsion. In areas where the tap water is corrosive because of excessive mineral
content, 1/20 per cent of sodium nitrite may be added as a rust inhibitor. To prepare
a batch of 100-to-1 dilution Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion for example, fill a
clean 200L drum with 182 litres of water. Add 1.5 litres of Samachem 848 Silicone
Emulsion and stir. If local tap water mineral conditions require a rust inhibitor, mix
85 grammes of sodium nitrite in half a litre of the dilute water. Mix this concentrated
aqueous solution into the 200L drum of diluted emulsion. As a good starting point,
use the 100-to-1 dilution. From this beginning, vary the dilution to satisfy individual
needs. The amount of silicone dilution varies widely in actual practice. So many
factors are involved that it is not possible to make predictions that can apply in a
general way. Typically, Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion diluted 220:1 is being used
to lubricate the scoops, chutes, and deflectors of Hartford Empire IS machines.
Water
The purity of the water supply can affect build-up on shears and delivery equipment.
Neither the total hardness nor total solids should exceed 220 ppm for best results.
However, there are instances where harder water has been used successfully.
Whether a given water supply can be used successfully should be determined by
trial.
In cases where local water supplies cause build-up, use of demineralised water is
suggested. Zeolite-treated or softened water is not satisfactory, because the solids
content is not decreased. Distilled water is satisfactory, but is usually more expensive
than demineralising water
 PT.SURYA AGROCHEM MITRA ABADI
AGRO CHEMICALS,MAINTENANCE INDUSTRY & GENERAL TRADING
Ruko Metro Permata I Blok.A1 No.17 Karang Tengah – Ciledug Kota Tangerang Telp :021-73460393 Faks: 7307793

APPLICATION Steel and Cast Iron Delivery Equipment

(Continued) To date, both cast iron and steel delivery equipment have been lubricated
satisfactorily. In both cases, it is good practice to swab new equipment with
undiluted Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion before placing it in service.

Spray and Supply Systems

Many glass-container companies have found existing spray apparatus entirely
adequate for using Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion to spray the delivery equipment
of glass-forming machines. Others have found slight modifications desirable to take
full advantage of the greater cooling capacity and other improvements that result
from using Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion. For blank moulds, a special spray
system is usually designed.
Separate central supply systems are recommended for the delivery and shear spray.
An ideal location for the main supply tanks is in the basement. For here, the dilute
silicone can be pumped to a manifold system on the machine level. This
arrangement permits preparation and storage of dilute emulsion in a cool place. The
dilute emulsion is very stable and can be piped near furnaces, steam pipes, and the
glass machine without breaking down or coagulating. However, bulk storage of dilute
emulsion is not recommended where the ambient temperature exceeds 50°C.

General Advantages
1. Cost Reduction
a) Equipment cleaning – Because use of Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion
eliminates most of the smoke, soot, and oil vapors, the man-hours spent daily
wiping soot from machinery is cut to a minimum. The need for covering floors
with sawdust to absorb excess oil is reduced.
b) Mould Cleaning - The use of Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion greatly reduces
mould cleaning. Any deposit from the diluted emulsion is more easily cleaned,
thus reducing mould-cleaning cost. A minimum build-up on the moulds means
less loss of output due to failure to meet tolerances.

2. Per Cent Pack and Production Increase

The use of Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion has reduced rejects and increased
per cent pack from 90 per cent up to better than 95 per cent. Increased machine
speeds, with up to 10 per cent more bottles per minute, have also been
observed.
3. Reduction in Fire Hazard
The reduction that can be made in fire hazard is obvious in glass plants still using
the organic oils. Oil condensate continuously collecting on the catwalks, beams,
sheathing, and machinery catches fire easily. Flash fires in the mould are
common. Not only will the use of silicone oil reduce this fire hazard, but
eventually the use of silicones should help to reduce the fire insurance rates,
directly dependent on the statistical index of fire hazard.

4. Smoke Reduction
When Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion is sprayed on the delivery equipment and
blank mould on glass-forming machinery, the water in dilute solution passes off
as water vapour. Smoke, soot, and oil vapours are eliminated. The need for
swabbing is greatly reduced. The silicone leaves a minimum of residue.
 PT.SURYA AGROCHEM MITRA ABADI
AGRO CHEMICALS,MAINTENANCE INDUSTRY & GENERAL TRADING
Ruko Metro Permata I Blok.A1 No.17 Karang Tengah – Ciledug Kota Tangerang Telp :021-73460393 Faks: 7307793

APPLICATION 5. Ware Appearance Improvement

(Continued) Use of Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion reports that glassware is cleaner than
that produced when using organic Lubricants. No carbon specks or other surface
contamination is found.

6. Tap water Dilution

Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion can be diluted with ordinary tap water in most
cases, simply by stirring.

7. Storage Simplification
Since Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion is diluted for use with 60 to 200 parts
of water to one part of Samachem 848, a large reserve supply requires only a small
storage space. Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion is nonflammable. This, together with
the extraordinary stability of Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion, eliminates the problem
of providing a special storage area.

PRODUCT Shelf Life

SAFETY The outstanding characteristic of Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion is its stability. This
assures the user of the following practical benefits:

1. Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion does not deteriorate on storage at extremes of

ambient temperatures; it is not harmed by repeated freezing and thawing. Even
as a dilute emulsion, Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion can withstand several
days storage at temperatures up to 80°C without creaming or breaking.

2. There is no pressure buildup nor putrefaction of material in the drums on storage.

3. There is no problem of breaking or separating on dilution.

4. Samachem 848 Silicone Emulsion shows complete stability to aeration, such as

might occur in pumping.

5. Nothing settles in mixing tanks or clogs spray equipment

6. A uniform product can be expected for application at all times.

Toxicological Properties
Dimethyl silicone oil has an extremely low order of toxicity. Laboratory experiments
have shown that when it is administered by mouth to rats, 50 milliliters per kilogram
body weight does not prove fatal. This is quantitatively less toxic to the rat than lard
administered in a single massive dose. When tested upon the skin of rabbits, it does
not penetrate the skin of rabbits, it does not penetrate the skin, nor is it a skin irritant.
It caused no injury to rabbit’s eyes. Rats exposed to saturated vapors for eight hours
were not killed.
Dimethyl silicone oil is considered safe in normal industrial uses. However, if it is to be
used in foods, drugs and cosmetic certain statutory regulations, like the Food, Drug
and Cosmetic Act, must be considered. Questions on use of silicone oil in such
products may be directed to the Crompton Sales Office nearest you.
PRODUCT Precautionary Labeling
SAFETY On the basis of the toxicological, physical and chemical properties of Samachem 848
(Continued) Silicone Emulsion, precautionary labeling used on the containers is as follows: FOR
INDUSTRY USE ONLY

Product Safety
When considering the use of any Momentive Performance Materials products in a
particular application, you should review our latest Material Safety Data Sheets and
undertake appropriate testing to ensure that your intended use can be accomplished
safely. For Material Safety Data Sheets and other product safety information, contact
the Momentive Performance Materials sales office nearest you. Before handling any
of the products mentioned in the text, please obtain available product safety
information and take necessary steps to ensure safety of use.