POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE EMULSION

Appearance

Colorless transparent liquid

Description

Activated dimethicone, a mixture of polydimethylsiloxanes and silicon dioxide (sometimes called simethicone), is often used in over-the-counter drugs as an antifoaming agent and carminative. PDMS is used variously in the cosmetic and consumer product industry as well. PDMS is added to many cooking oils (as an antifoaming agent) to prevent oil splatter during the cooking process.

Function

PDMS is a common surfactant and is a component of defoamers, which are used to suppress the formation of foams. Dimethicone is also the active silicone fluid in automotive viscous limited slip differentials and couplings. PDMS is commonly used as a stamp resin in the procedure of soft lithography, making it one of the most common materials used for flow delivery in microfluidics chips.

Synonyms

Poly(dimethylsiloxane); Lambent E-2145 HG; Dimethylpolysiloxane; Silastic; Silicone oil

Storage

Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container.

Packages

100 ml. HDPE Bottle
250 ml. HDPE Bottle
460 lb. Poly Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industries

Cosmetics
industrial
pharmaceutical
food & bev.

Product Classes

Silicones
emulsifier
surfactant

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 33 øF
Melting Point: -59 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 162.38 g/mol