STO-50 Silicone Transformer Oil
Chemical Composition: Linear Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
Product Equivalent: DC 561®, GE SF97-50, Momentive SF97-50, Wacker TR-50
STO-50 Silicone Transformer Oil is a 100% Polydimethylsiloxane fluid (CAS# 63148-62-9) with a viscosity of 50cSt (centistoke) @ 25°C. STO-50 Silicone Transformer Oil is formulated specifically for use as a dielectric fluid and dielecric coolant in electrical transformers. Unlike conventional polydimethylsiloxane fluids, STO-50 is formulated to contain < 50ppm water content to ensure the highest degree of dielectric strength and stability.
STO-50 Silicone Transformer Oil is characterized by its high dielectric strength, wide service temperature range, high flash point, low vapor pressure, low pour point, low viscosity change at extremely high and low temperatures, and inertness to virtually all substrates. It is a 100% silicone fluid that contains no additives (such as thermal stabilizers). Ultimately, STO-50 will prolong the service life of the transformer and reduce maintenance.
STO-50 Silicone Transformer Oil is an environmentally safe replacement for PCB containing askarels as the dielectric coolant for liquid-filled transformers. Its high thermal stability makes it a good choice for transformers that are located indoors or next to buildings where a thermally stable fluid is more critical.
Meets the requirements of the following specifications:
IEC 836 (International Electrotechnical Commission)
- IEC Specifications for silicone liquid for electrical purposes (Silicone Type T-1)
- IEC 1100: Classification of insulating liquids according to fire point and net caloric value (class K3). STO-50 has a fire point exceeding the requirements of these documents and is within the IEC 1100 class with lowest net caloric value (heat of combustion)
ASTM D 4652-92: Silicone fluids for electrical insulation
STO-50 Silicone Transformer Oil is also used as a Heat Transfer Fluid and Bath Fluid. See Also Silicone Heat Transfer Fluids & Silicone Bath Fluids
STO-50 Silicone Transformer Oil is exempt from federal VOC regulations including California CARB and South Coast Air Quality Management. It is HAP-free and RoHS Compliant.
Applications for STO-50 Include: silicone transformer oil, silicone transformer fluid, dielectric silicone fluid, electrical grade silicone oil, dielectric silicone oil, dielectric coolant, VOC exempt dielectric fluid, RoHS compliant dielectric fluid, PCG-free dielectric fluid
If you require a dielectric fluid with a different viscosity, you may consider one of our Pure Silicone Fluids that range in viscosities from 0.65cSt to 20 million cSt. The PSF-Fluids have dielectric strength values ranging from 300 to 400 volts/mil.
Note: The dielectric performance of a fluid is greatly affected by the quantity of absorbed moisture. The quantity of moisture absorbed by the PSF-Fluids is usually between 100 to 200ppm. For more information, click on Dielectric Properties of Pure Silicone Fluids
Properties
- High dielectric strength fluid
- Excellent dielectric coolant
- High flash point > 300°C…minimal flammability and high temp stability
- Non-Flammable
- Viscosity: 50cSt (centistokes)…preferred viscosity for dielectric strength and heat transfer
- Low water content: < 50ppm …high dielectric strength and thermal stability
- Wide Service temperature range: can operate at extreme high temperature and extreme low temperature
- High thermal oxidation resistance
- Self-extinguishing
- Exhibit significantly less viscosity change than petroleum based oils.
- Formulated from synthetic sources.
- Longer service life than conventional transformer oils
- Compatible with most existing transformer insulation systems
- Low toxicity
- Environmentally friendly: VOC Exempt & HAP Free
- Environmentally superior alternative to PCB's as transformer fluid
Typical Properties:
| Parameter | Value |
| Physical properties: | |
| Appearance | Crystal clear fluid |
| Density @ 25°C | 0.96 kg/dm3 |
| Viscosity @ 25°C | 50cSt (mm2) |
| Water content | <50ppm |
| Refractive Index | 1.404 |
| Electrical Properties: | |
| Dielectric Breakdown voltage | 50kV |
| Permittivity @ 25°C, 50Hz | 2.7 |
| Dissipation factor @ 25C, 50Hz | 0.0001 |
| Volume resistivity @ 25C ohm.cm | 1.0 x 1014 |
| Thermal properties: | Flash point (open cup) > | 300°C |
| Fire point (open cup) | 370°C |
| Specific heat | 1.51 KJ/kg.K |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.151 W (m.K) |
| Oxygen index | 21.4 TDLOI |
| Coefficient of Expansion, cc/cc/°C | 10.55 x 10-4 |
Availability: 5-gallon pail & 55-gallon drums