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Silicone oil

viscosity 350 cSt (25 °C)

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Linear Formula:
[-Si(CH3)2O-]n
CAS Number:
63148-62-9
MDL number:
MFCD00132673
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

<5 mmHg ( 25 °C)
5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

form

viscous liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.403 (lit.)

viscosity

350 cSt(25 °C)

bp

>140 °C/0.002 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.968 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 350 cSt with a refractive index of ~ 1.402 and a dielectric strength of ~ 14 kV/mm. It′s surface tension tends to increase with an increase in the viscosity.

Application

Silicone oil can be used for a variety of applications such as: heat transferring medium in chemical and petrochemical industries, a dielectric coolant, a lubricant and antiflatulent agent, protective coatings for building materials, a cosmetic additive.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

214.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

101.1 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

378372-BULK:
378372-5ML:
378372-250ML:
378372-VAR:
378372-1L:

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MKCR1474
MKCN7985
MKCM1923
MKCK0866
MKCH0730

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