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Dow Corning® 4 – Electrical Insulating Compound for moisture-proof sealing and lubrication of electrical assemblies

  • Item Name: Dow Corning® 4 Electrical Insulating Compound

  • Manufacturer: Dow Corning

  • Technologies: Grease-like silicone compound with inert silica filler and polydimethyl silicone fluids

  • Color: White; translucent

  • Cure Type: Grease-like, does not cure; applied as insulating/lubricating compound

  • Package Size: Tubes, pails, and drums

  • Shelf Life: 60 months

1. Product Overview

Dow Corning® 4 Electrical Insulating Compound is a grease-like, silicone-based insulating material formulated with an inert silica filler and polydimethylsiloxane fluids. It provides excellent dielectric strength, low volatility, strong moisture resistance, and chemical stability across a broad temperature range. The compound adheres well to metals, ceramics, rubbers, plastics, and resins, while maintaining its consistency from –55 °C to +200 °C. It meets SAE AS 8660 requirements and offers long-term stability with up to 60 months shelf life.


2. Applications

  • Moisture-proof sealing in aircraft, automotive, and marine ignition systems.

  • Spark plug connections, electrical junctions, terminals, and assemblies.

  • Seal and lubricant for cable connectors, battery terminals, O-rings, switches, rubber seals.

  • Assembly lubricant for metal–plastic and metal–rubber combinations.

  • General protective compound for harsh, high-humidity environments.

3. Typical Properties

Property Unit Result
Still Not Mixed (As Supplied)
Color White; translucent
NLGI Grade No. 2
Penetration (unworked) mm/10 220
Penetration (worked, 60x) mm/10 ≤310
Relative Density @ 25 °C g/ml 1.0
After Cured / In Service
Bleed (30 h / 200 °C) % ≤6.0
Evaporation (30 h / 200 °C) % ≤2.0
Service Temperature Range °C –55 to +200 (up to 260 without oxygen)
Melting Point °C None
Dielectric Strength (1.27 mm gap) kV/mil 1.0
Permittivity @ 100 Hz 3.1
Permittivity @ 100 kHz 3.1
Dissipation Factor @ 100 Hz 0.0025
Dissipation Factor @ 100 kHz 0.0025
Volume Resistivity @ 23 °C ohm·cm 1.0 × 10¹⁴
Arc Resistance s 120
Shelf Life months 60 (unopened container)

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