Construction of a Highly Stable Water-Based Release Agent via 1:1 Silicone Oil-Cyclotetrasiloxane Synergy.

Can Wang, Yutong Han, Xiaojuan Du, Sihan Guo, Qiming Zhao, Xiao Chen

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Can WangMicrofluidic Synthesis and Separation Laboratory, College of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China.

Yutong HanMicrofluidic Synthesis and Separation Laboratory, College of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China.

Xiaojuan DuMicrofluidic Synthesis and Separation Laboratory, College of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China.

Sihan GuoMicrofluidic Synthesis and Separation Laboratory, College of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China.

Qiming ZhaoMicrofluidic Synthesis and Separation Laboratory, College of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China.

Xiao ChenKey Laboratory of Basic Chemistry, National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry & Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China.

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Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 21406183

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Abstract

This study develops a high-performance water-based mold release agent for polyurethane (PU) foaming applications. We demonstrate that incorporating octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) into a dimethyl silicone oil emulsion (5 vol% fixed concentration) significantly enhances key performance metrics. By systematically varying D4 content (0-15 vol%), we characterize droplet morphology, particle size distribution, contact angle, and viscosity to elucidate the underlying enhancement mechanism. Our findings reveal the following: (i) Optimal emulsion stability: At 5 vol% D4, the mold release agent exhibits a narrow particle size distribution (6-9 μm). (ii) Efficient processing: Film formation completes within 10 min, reducing demolding force and yielding PU foam with defect-free, non-adherent surfaces. (iii) Storage stability: After 60 days in ambient conditions, performance remains unchanged, with no phase separation observed under thermal stress (60 °C) or refrigeration (2-6 °C). This work explores an alternative pathway to mitigate key limitations-slow film formation and poor shelf-life-offering a prototype for next-generation release agents.

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film-forming mechanismoctamethylcyclotetrasiloxanepolyurethane foamingstabilitywater-based mold release agent

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PMID40942037

DOI10.3390/molecules30173509

PMCPMC12430728

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