The effects of cross-linking agent and surfactant on the tear strength of novel vinyl polysiloxane impression materials

To formulate experimental hydrophobic and hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) impression materials ab initio, comprising a novel cross-linking agent, tetra-functional (dimethylsilyl) orthosilicate (TFDMSOS), and a non-ionic surfactant, Rhodasurf CET-2 (ethoxylatedcetyl-oleyl alcohol), and to investigate their effects on tear strength (TS).

Source: Dental Materials - October 11, 2018 Category: Materials Science Authors: Shahab Ud Din, Sandra Parker, Michael Braden, Mangala Patel Source Type: research