ShinEtsu KF‑96L‑1CS is an ultra‑low viscosity dimethyl silicone fluid that appears as a colorless, transparent liquid. It is widely recognized for its stability and versatility as an industrial lubricant across multiple industries. This grade exhibits excellent heat resistance, cold tolerance, and moisture stability, maintaining consistent viscosity over a wide temperature range.

As a heat resistant silicone oil, KF‑96L‑1CS ensures reliable performance in demanding environments, while its outstanding electrical insulation properties make it suitable for sensitive electronic and high‑voltage applications. The fluid also demonstrates strong water repellency, protecting surfaces and components from moisture and corrosion.

In addition, KF‑96L‑1CS is notable for its unique surface characteristics, including mold‑releasability, lubricity, and defoaming properties. These features make it valuable in plastics, rubber, coatings, and paints, as well as in cosmetic grade silicone applications where smooth texture, spreadability, and lightweight film formation are desired.

Overall, ShinEtsu KF‑96L‑1CS combines the multifunctional benefits of a dimethyl silicone fluid with the reliability of an industrial lubricant, offering heat resistant silicone oil performance, superior electrical insulation, strong water repellency, and safe cosmetic grade silicone versatility for industries ranging from automotive and electronics to personal care and chemical processing.

Heat Resistance – As a heat resistant silicone oil, KF‑96L‑1CS demonstrates outstanding stability against thermal oxidation, maintaining viscosity and lubricity even under prolonged high‑temperature conditions.




Cold Resistance – This ultra‑low viscosity dimethyl silicone fluid withstands low temperatures well, retaining flowability and performance in cold media environments, making it a reliable industrial lubricant for extreme climates.




Viscosity Stability – KF‑96L‑1CS shows minimal viscosity change across a wide temperature range, ensuring consistent performance as a heat resistant silicone oil in both electronics and mechanical systems.




Chemical Stability – As a chemically inert dimethyl silicone fluid, it resists degradation in dilute alkali (up to 10%) and acidic solutions (up to 30%), making it suitable for industrial processing and coatings.




Non‑Corrosive – This industrial lubricant has little effect on metals and other materials, protecting equipment and extending service life in automotive, electronics, and machinery applications.




Low Surface Tension – KF‑96L‑1CS exhibits much lower surface tension than water or mineral oils, enabling rapid spreading, excellent water repellency, mold release, and defoaming properties.




Electrical Insulation – With high dielectric strength, this dimethyl silicone fluid provides superior electrical insulation, ensuring safe and stable operation in sensitive electronic devices.




Cosmetic Grade Silicone – Colorless, odorless, and physiologically inert, KF‑96L‑1CS meets safety standards for use as a cosmetic grade silicone, enhancing texture, spreadability, and skin feel in personal care formula

• Cosmetics – Used as a cosmetic grade silicone in skincare and makeup, improving spreadability, lightweight film formation, and smooth texture.

• Personal Care – Enhances lotions, sunscreens, and haircare products with dimethyl silicone fluid properties, offering water repellency and breathable comfort.

• Coatings & Inks – Functions as a heat resistant silicone oil and defoaming agent, improving gloss, leveling, and durability in coatings and inks.

• Electronics – Provides superior electrical insulation and thermal stability, serving as an insulating oil and industrial lubricant for high‑voltage systems.

• Textile – Acts as a finishing aid, leveraging dimethyl silicone fluid properties to impart softness, smoothness, and water repellency to fabrics.

• Plastics & Rubber Molding – Serves as a mold release agent and processing aid, with low surface tension and heat resistant silicone oil stability ensuring efficient molding.

• Industrial Processing – Used as an industrial lubricant in chemical plants and machinery, offering chemical stability, water repellency, and reliable performance under harsh conditions.