poly(dimethylsiloxane) basic information |
product name: |
poly(dimethylsiloxane) |
synonyms: |
polydimethylsiloxane, trimethylsiloxy term;polydimethylsiloxane, trimethylsiloxy terminated, blend;polydimethylsiloxanes, trimethylsiloxy terminated;silicone fluid;silicone fluid, 100;silicone fluid 1,000;silicone fluid 500;aeropax |
cas: |
9016-00-6 |
mf: |
c5h6si |
mw: |
94.18664 |
einecs: |
226-171-3 |
product categories: |
polymers |
mol file: |
9016-00-6.mol |
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poly(dimethylsiloxane) chemical properties |
mp |
-35°c |
bp |
155-220°c |
density |
0.971 |
vapor pressure |
5 mm hg ( 20 °c) |
refractive index |
1.4035 |
fp |
63°c |
water solubility |
insoluble |
stability: |
stable. flammable or combustible. flammability depends upon extent of polymerization. incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
epa substance registry system |
poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)] (9016-00-6) |
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poly(dimethylsiloxane) usage and synthesis |
chemical properties |
colourless liquid with a viscosity which |
general description |
colorless odorless liquid, floats on water. |
air & water reactions |
insoluble in water. |
reactivity profile |
poly(dimethylsiloxane) is a weak reducing agent. |
health hazard |
contact of liquid with eyes may cause temporary discomfort. does not irritate skin. harmless when ingested. |
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poly(dimethylsiloxane) preparation products and raw materials |
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