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Linear Formula:
[-Si(CH3)2O-]n
CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
41100000
NACRES:
NB.77
MDL number:
Bp:
>140 °C/0.002 mmHg (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
<5 mmHg ( 25 °C), 5 mmHg ( 20 °C)
vapor density
>1 (vs air)
vapor pressure
<5 mmHg ( 25 °C), 5 mmHg ( 20 °C)
type
for melting point and boiling point apparatuses
parameter
−40-350 °F temp. range (−40-175 °C)
refractive index
n20/D 1.403 (lit.)
viscosity
45.0-55.0(25 °C)
bp
>140 °C/0.002 mmHg (lit.)
density
0.963 g/mL at 25 °C
Application
Silicone oil has been used:
- for melting-point and boiling-point apparatus
- in membrane contactors to impregnate fibers
- on rheometer samples (chicken skin and bovine gelatin) to prevent evaporation during heating using temperature sweeps and frequency sweeps
Biochem/physiol Actions
Silicone oil is suitable for use in under-oil screenings of proteins.
Features and Benefits
- High viscosity
- Low water solubility
- Low vapor pressure
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Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
214.0 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
101.1 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves
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