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Silicone oil

AR 20, viscosity ~20 mPa.s,   neat(25 °C)

Synonym(s):

Poly(dimethylsiloxane-co-methylphenylsiloxane), Silicone fluid

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CAS Number:
63148-52-7
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
MFCD00148386
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Product Name

Silicone oil AR 20, viscosity ~20 mPa.s,   neat(25 °C)

refractive index

n20/D 1.441-1.445

Quality Segment

viscosity

~20 mPa.s, neat(25 °C)

density

1.000-1.020 g/mL at 20 °C

General description

Silicone oil AR 20 is a polydimethylsiloxane with phenyl groups that is commonly used as a heat transfer or pressure transfer fluid

Application

Silicone oil AR 20 has been used:
  • As a Segmenting fluid in polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
  • In hollow fiber liquid-phase microextraction (LPME) procedure for extraction of hydrophobic drugs from human breast milk.
  • As a fluid to demonstrate pores in droplet interface bilayers (DIBs).

Features and Benefits

Especially good thermostability (-50°C to +230°C)

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

338.0 °F - Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

170 °C - Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves

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