Dimethicone

Name:
Dimethicone
Detailed information:

M Formula:	CH3[Si(CH3)2O]Si(CH3)3
Properties:
Colorless silicone oil consisting of dimethylsiloxane polymers (range in viscosity from 0.65 to 1,000,000 centistokes at room temperature). Viscosity grades higher than 50 centistokes are immiscible with water, miscible with chloroform, and ether.
Use:
Ointments and topical drug ingredient, skin protectant.