Advantages

1. High Environmental Safety

   • As a neutral crosslinking agent, it is nearly non-corrosive and low in toxicity, making it a safer alternative to some acetic acid-based crosslinkers.

2. Faster Curing Speed

   • Compared with methyltris(methyl ethyl ketoxime) silane (MOS), VOS has higher reactivity, significantly shortening the curing time of one-component RTV silicone rubber.

3. Excellent Physical Properties

   • Improves resistance to UV radiation, chemicals, abrasion, and contamination.

   • Enhances crack resistance, making it particularly suitable for construction applications.

4. Wide Application Fields

   • Applicable in RTV silicone rubber, silicone sealants, coatings, inks, fiber treatment agents, and photosensitive materials.

   • Meets the needs of industries such as electronics, automotive, and machinery.

Disadvantages

1. Residual MEKO Risk

   • Contains methyl ethyl ketoxime (MEKO), which is toxic and potentially carcinogenic.

   • May pose risks to the environment and human health, leading to restrictions in some countries.

2. Strict Storage Requirements

   • Hygroscopic and prone to hydrolysis in the presence of water.

   • Must be stored in a cool, dry, and light-protected environment to maintain performance.

3. Cost and Environmental Pressure

   • With increasingly stringent environmental regulations, VOS containing MEKO may face stricter limitations, indirectly raising production and compliance costs.