You may not have heard of "high molecular weight hydroxyl-terminated raw rubber (IOTA 107GUM)", but it has already quietly integrated into our lives — from the insulating sealant in electronic devices to the soft wool fabrics on our clothes, and even the rubber rollers in cars, it has played a role behind the scenes. This versatile material, which can act as both a "protective guardian" and a "texture regulator", is shining in multiple industries.
Its "versatility" is first reflected in the comprehensiveness of its performance. As a colorless and transparent semi-solid, it has extremely high purity (≥99%) and will not introduce impurities during processing. For example, when making sealing materials for electronic components, it can avoid insulation failure caused by impurities; its molecular weight is as high as 400,000 to 1,000,000, endowing it with sufficient strength and good flexibility — simply put, it is "both tough and elastic". Rubber products made from it are not easy to crack and can be stretched and rebounded repeatedly. What's more noteworthy is its low volatile content (<3%); when used in high-temperature environments, such as sealing components near car engines, it will not become brittle or lose effectiveness due to volatilization, ensuring long-term use effects.
In different industries, it even plays "diverse roles". In the electronic field, it is a reliable "sealing guardian" — relying on its excellent electrical insulation, it is made into potting and sealing materials, which are injected into the gaps of radios, electronic instruments, and semiconductor components. It can act like a "waterproof and insulating film", isolating moisture in the air, preventing component short circuits, and at the same time buffering vibrations during transportation or use and resisting high-temperature environments, allowing electronic devices to work stably in humid, bumpy, and high-temperature scenarios.
In the textile industry, it transforms into a "texture magician". As a smoothing agent for wool and cashmere, it can penetrate into the gaps of wool and cashmere fibers, making the originally possibly rough fibers smooth and soft, with a delicate touch and more comfortable wearing experience. Moreover, it does not affect the breathability and warmth retention of the fabric, further enhancing the texture of high-end wool and cashmere products.
In the automotive and machinery industries, it is a durable "rubber raw material". When used to make rubber rollers, the high molecular weight characteristic endows the rollers with excellent wear resistance and elasticity, so they are not easy to deform or wear even after long-term operation, reducing equipment maintenance costs; in the construction industry, it can also become a "gap-filling expert", made into joint sealing materials to fill the gaps in building walls, doors, and windows, providing both waterproofing and anti-aging effects, making buildings more durable and energy-efficient.
Whether in the electronic field that requires protective performance or the textile industry that pursues texture, this high molecular weight hydroxyl-terminated raw rubber, which can withstand complex environments and optimize product texture, can be perfectly adapted, truly worthy of being an "all-round helper" for multiple industries.
