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Linear Formula:
[-Si(CH3)2O-]n
CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
vapor density
>1 (vs air)
vapor pressure
<5 mmHg ( 25 °C), 5 mmHg ( 20 °C)
form
viscous liquid
refractive index
n20/D 1.403 (lit.)
viscosity
10,000 cSt(25 °C)
bp
>140 °C/0.002 mmHg (lit.)
density
0.971 g/mL at 25 °C
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General description
Silicone oil is a liquid based siloxane that is part of the methyl silicone fluid system. It has a viscosity of 10000 cSt with a refractive index of ~ 1.404 and a dielectric strength of ~ 15 kV/mm. It′s surface tension tends to increase with an increase in the viscosity.
Application
Silicone oil can be used for applications such as: protective coatings for building materials, a cosmetic additive, a dielectric coolant, a lubricant and antiflatulent agent.
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
214.0 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
101.1 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves
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