Product Description
EMULSOL K-SIL 560 superspreader is an alkyl modified trisiloxane that may provide enhanced spreading properties to agricultural oils. The increased spreading on foliar surfaces may improve the coverage of oils, thereby allowing for a more efficient use and delivery of oil-based pesticide formulations. EMULSOL K-SIL 560 oil soluble spreader is insoluble in water, but the alkyl modification makes this product compatible with most organic oils.
Key Features and Typical Benefits
- Superior spreader for many oil based Ag formulations
- Lowers the surface tension of oils for better surface coverage/penetration
- Oil compatible
- Low pour point
- Meets EPA Inert Status 40CFR§180.910
Typical Physical Properties
| Property |
Result |
| Average Weight @ 25°C (kg/L) |
1.832 |
| Pour Point, °C |
-70 |
| Viscosity (cSt @ 25°C) |
3 |
| Specific Gravity (25/25°C) |
0.835 |
| Flash Polnt,(l) °C |
110 |
(1) Pensky-Martens Closed Cup, ASTM Method 093
Solubility Properties
| Component |
Solubility @ 10 wt% |
| Water |
Insoluble |
| Ethanol |
Soluble |
| Isopropanol |
Soluble |
| Mineral Oil |
Soluble |
| Soybean Oil |
Soluble |
| Methylsoyate |
Soluble |
Potential Applications
Recommended use levels are between 3 - 10%, based on the oil content of the "in-can" formulation. Such use levels deliver between 0.03% - 0.1% of EMULSOL K-SIL 560 oil soluble spreader in the spray tank application. For example, if a summer oil (mineral oil) contains 5% EMULSOL K-SIL 560 oil soluble spreader, and is applied at 1 %, this will deliver 0.05% EMULSOL K-SIL 560 oil soluble spreader to the spray tank.
Addition of 5% EMULSOL K-SIL 560 oil soluble spreader to either mineral oil or methylsoyate may significantly increase the spread area relative to these oils alone, as illustrated in Figure 1. This increase in spreading properties ca be quite significant since it enables better coverage and effective delivery of many oil-based pesticide formulations using lower spray application volumes.
Product Safety
When considering the use of any of KAISER - Silicones 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 KAISER sales office nearest you. Before handling any of the products mentioned in the text, please obtain available product safety information and toke necessary steps to ensure safety of use.
Product Safety, Handling and Storage
Customers considering the use of this product should review the latest Material Safety Data Sheet and label for product Safety information, handling instructions, personal protective equipment if necessary, and any special storage conditions required. Material Safety Data Sheets are available at
www.kaiserindustries.com or, upon request, from any KAISER Performance Materials representative. Use of other materials in conjunction with KAISER Performance Materials products (for example, primers) may require additional precautions. Please review and follow the safety information provided by the manufacturer of such other materials. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply the nonexistence of any relevant patents or to constitute the permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any invention covered by any patent, without authority from the owner of the patent.
Limitations
Customers must evaluate KAISER Performance Materials products and make their own determination as to fitness of use in their particular applications.
