In the vast field of materials science, there is a substance that has quietly penetrated into all aspects of people's lives and industrial production with its unique chemical structure and excellent performance. It is long-chain alkyl silicone oil. From daily cosmetics to precision industrial manufacturing, long-chain alkyl silicone oil is playing an irreplaceable role as an "invisible hero".



Long-chain alkyl silicone oil is a type of organosilicon compound with polysiloxane as the skeleton and long-chain alkyl as the side chain. The polysiloxane main chain gives it good flexibility, high and low temperature resistance and chemical stability, while the introduction of long-chain alkyl gives it unique surface activity, lubricity and compatibility with other materials. This special molecular structure makes long-chain alkyl silicone oil like a "variable star", which can show diverse functions according to the needs of different scenarios.

In the field of cosmetics, long-chain alkyl silicone oil can be called the "magic formula" for creating a silky touch. Take shampoo as an example. When ordinary shampoo cleans the hair, it often causes the hair scales to curl up, resulting in dry and tangled hair. Shampoo with long-chain alkyl silicone oil added can form a uniform lubricating film on the surface of the hair, closing the hair scales and reducing friction between the hair. When rubbing your hair with your hands, it feels as smooth as touching silk, making the shampooing process a pleasure. In cream cosmetics, long-chain alkyl silicone oil also plays an important role. It can reduce the surface tension of the paste, making the paste easier to apply, while giving the skin a soft and moisturizing touch, enhancing the experience of using cosmetics.

In the field of industrial manufacturing, the application of long-chain alkyl silicone oil is more extensive and critical. In the demoulding process, whether it is metal processing or rubber and plastic product production, demoulding is a crucial link. Taking polyurethane products as an example, polyurethane will fit tightly with the mold during the curing process. If there is no suitable demoulding agent, it will not only cause damage to the surface of the product, affecting the appearance and performance, but also increase the difficulty and cost of mold cleaning. As an efficient demoulding agent, long-chain alkyl silicone oil can form a layer of isolation film on the surface of the mold, making it easy to demould polyurethane products, and the surface finish of the demoulded products is high and there is no residue.In addition, it can also be added to plastics, synthetic resins and other materials as an internal release agent to reduce the adhesion between the material and the mold from the inside, further improving production efficiency and product quality.