Polydiméthylsiloxane, à terminaison hydroxy, M.W. 4200, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Polydimethylsiloxane is frequently used in a liquid containing 4-5% silica gel, emulsifiers and preservatives. It is employed in applications like contact lenses, medical devices, elastomers, in shampoos, food (antifoaming agent), caulking, lubricants, kinetic sand , and heat-resistant tiles. PDMS is a common surfactant, component of defoamers and as an herbicidal penetran.

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