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181838

Silicone oil

viscosity 60,000 cSt (25 °C)

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl polysiloxane

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Linear Formula:
[-Si(CH3)2O-]n
CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
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vapor density

>1 (vs air)

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vapor pressure

<5 mmHg ( 25 °C), 5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

manufacturer/tradename

(Xiameter® PMX-200 fluid)

refractive index

n20/D 1.403 (lit.)

viscosity

60,000 cSt(25 °C)

bp

>140 °C/0.002 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.98 g/mL at 25 °C

General description

Xiameter PMX-200

Application

  • Enhanced performance coatings: A study utilized silicone oil to develop regenerative superhydrophobic coatings, aimed at improving the performance and durability of high-voltage electrical insulators in cold climates. This application highlights the material′s effectiveness in environmental protection and infrastructure longevity (Khademsameni et al., 2024).
  • Durable super-hydrophobicity: Silicone oil was grafted onto rough thermoplastic polyurethane surfaces to create durable super-hydrophobic properties, demonstrating a significant advancement in materials engineering for creating water-resistant surfaces (Tan et al., 2024).

Legal Information

XIAMETER is a registered trademark of The Dow Chemical Company or an affiliated company of Dow


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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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