Cat Number: CHE63148629

1403 Dimethicone & Dimethiconol

CAS Number

63148-62-9

Synonyms

OCTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE 107-51-7 Trisiloxane, octamethyl- 1,1,1,3,3,5,5,5-Octamethyltrisiloxane

Description

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) belongs to a group of polymeric organosilicon compounds that are commonly referred to as silicones. PDMS is the most widely used silicon-based organic polymer, and is particularly known for its unusual rheological (or flow) properties. PDMS is optically clear, and, in general, inert, non-toxic, and non-flammable. It is also called dimethicone and is one of several types of silicone oil (polymerized siloxane). Its applications range from contact lenses and medical devices to elastomers; it is also present in shampoos (as dimethicone makes hair shiny and slippery), food (antifoaming agent), caulking, lubricants, kinetic sand, and heat-resistant tiles.

Molecular Weight

236.53

Molecular Formula

C8H24O2Si3

EINECS

203-497-4

SMILES

C[Si](C)(C)O[Si](C)(C)O[Si](C)(C)C

Appearance

Colorless odorless liquid

Density, g/cm3

0.940 at 25 ℃