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SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350)

SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350)

CAS Number: 63148-62-9 / 9006-65-9
EC Number: 203-492-7
MDL number: MFCD00132673
Molecular Formula: -(C2H6OSi)nC4H12Si / (-Si(CH3)2O-)n / C6H18OSi2

Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a low-viscosity linear dimethicone with colorless transparent appearance with no odor. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can provide clear and non-greasy feel, free of skin irritation. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) in its simplest form is polydimethylsiloxane, also known as silicone oil, but more commonly called dimethicone. 
Silicone oils are derived from silica (sand and quartz are silicas).


Popularly called the ‘chemist’s swiss army knife’ this compound is a man-made silicone-based polymer that is synthesized from silicones extracted from quartz. 
It is hard to miss on the labels of products because of Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)'s vast expanse of use. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) enhances the properties of the ingredients and the formulations it is added to and makes their application more pleasing.


A high quality of Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) which is clear, water- white, tasteless, odourless and neutral liquid. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)'s viscosity shows very little change with temperature variation. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) exhibits minimum of change among all types of silicone fluids.
Outstanding resistance to high and low temperature extremes, maintenance of flexibility over a wide temperature range are Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)'s unique properties. 


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is insoluble in water, methanol, ethanol, dilute acids and caustics, vegetable and mineral oils, glycol and glycerin. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is soluble in hexane, aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorohydrocarbons, ethers, esters, ketones and higher alcohols.
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is insoluble in water and oils and is soluble in mineral spirits, acetone, ethanol, glycol, and fatty acids.


The recommended concentration for use is 1%-5%.
Add to the oil phase of formulas by stirring continuously.
Do not heat over 50°C/125°F.
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can be mixed into emulsions after the temperature reaches 50°C/125°F.
A high quality of Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) which is clear, water- white, tasteless, odourless and neutral liquid. 


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)'s viscosity shows very little change with temperature variation. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) exhibits minimum of change among all types of silicone fluids.
Outstanding resistance to high and low temperature extremes, maintenance of flexibility over a wide temperature range are its unique properties. 
With a flash point of 315°C Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is ideal for use as an oil bath up to 230oC


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) shows high resistance to breakdown by mechanical shearing. 
The low change in viscosity with temperature and excellent heat and cold resistance makes Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) an ideal lubricant. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is, therefore, widely used in gear wheels, bearings and brushes. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) exhibits excellent dielectric properties, which are maintained for prolonged periods of time even under varying operating conditions.


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a clear, colorless, medium viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer manufactured to yield essentially linear polymers in a wide range of average kinematic viscosities. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is is highly soluble in organic solvents and is easily emulsified in water with standard emulsifiers. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) spreads easily on both skin and hair and protects the skin, imparting a soft, velvety skin feel.


Silicone 350 is used in personal care products as Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a good foam builder, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) imparts soft silky feel to the hair, ensures smooth wet shaving foams and is non-irritant to skin. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is insoluble in water, methanol, ethanol, dilute acids and caustics, vegetable and mineral oils, glycol and glycerine. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is soluble in hexane, aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorohydrocarbons, ethers, esters, ketones and higher alcohols.


Solubility: 
Insoluble in water, ethanol and vegetable oils but soluble in Isopropyl Myristate, Palmitate and Laurate and Lauryl Alcohol. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a midweight silicone oil that is also a conditioning agent. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) provides silky, smooth feel to both skin and hair. 


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a 350 centistoke silicone fluid product. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a clear, transparent liquid product with a medium viscosity. 
Dimethicone, or Silicone Oil, is a very useful emollient, skin protectant and waterproofing material.  
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a thin oil, 350 centistokes in viscosity. 


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) adds slip, smoothness and glide to skincare and haircare products of all types.
Applications: 0.5-10% typically.
Usage Rate: Up to 80%, Generally used in  1–5% range
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) belongs to a group of polymeric organosilicon compounds that are commonly referred to as silicones. 


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also called dimethylpolysiloxane or dimethicone.
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) -its simplest form is polydimethylsiloxane, also known as silicone oil, but more commonly called dimethicone. 
Silicone oils are derived from silica sand and quartz are silicas.


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) comes in various viscosities, this one is 350 centistokes, a medium viscosity which offers excellent barrier properties when used in skin protectant formulations. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) adds slip and glide, reducing tackiness. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) offers conditioning properties when used in hair and skin care applications. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can be added to any cosmetic and declared on the ingredient label in descending order.


Recommended Use Rate 0.5% 6.0% - however some formulators are using up to 30, in certain products. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is Colorless and clear oily liquid, odorless or almost odorless, and tasteless. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is very soluble in chloroform, ether or toluene, and insoluble in water and ethanol.
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also known as methyl silicone oil and polydimethylsiloxane liquid. 


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) appears as colorless transparent viscous liquid, being tasteless, odorless and non-toxic. 
The molecular formula is CH3 [Si (cH3) 2] nSi (CH3) 3. 
The average molecular weight is 5000 ~ 100000. Based on the differences on the molecular weight, kinematic viscosity varies from 1.0 × 10-6 ~ 100000 × 10-6 square meters / second. 


Long-term use temperature range is -50 ~ 180 ℃. 
In isolated air or inert gas.
A Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) consisting of a mixture of fully methylated linear siloxane polymers end-blocking with trimethylsiloxy units. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is an inert, clear, tasteless and colorless silicone polymer with a viscosity of 350 cSt at 25° C. 


Chemical inertness, non-corrosivity, thermal stability, extreme low levels of toxicity and lubricity make Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) an ideal product for many diverse applications.
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) also known as Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), or dimethylpolysiloxane, is a light silicone oil that is derived from the purest form of silica. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) comes in multiple viscosities, and this variant has 350 centistokes of viscosity. 


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a polymeric organosilicon compound that goes through the process of hydrolysis and polycondensation of dichloro dimethyl silane and chlorotrimethylsilane. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) has a flexible polymer base that is non-reactive and highly permeable to gases. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) imparts a hydrophobic and protective layer to the formula of the products which improves the spreadability and emolliency. 


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) has a mild odor and clear formula which make, leading to incorporate into different products.
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) in its simplest form is polydimethylsiloxane, also known as silicone oil, but more commonly called dimethicone. 
Silicone oils are derived from silica (sand and quartz are silicas). 


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) comes in various viscosities, this one is 350 centistokes, a medium viscosity which offers excellent barrier properties when used in skin protectant formulations. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) belongs to a group of polymeric organosilicon compounds that are commonly referred to as silicones. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)is optically clear, and, in general, inert, non-toxic, and non-flammable. 


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also called dimethicone and is one of several types of silicone oil (polymerized siloxane). 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is characterized by low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. 
Due to their flexible polymer backbone, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) has high permeability to gases (e.g. water vapor, oxygen), which allows respiration of the skin.


Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) in its simplest form is polydimethylsiloxane, also known as silicone oil, but more commonly called dimethicone. 
Silicone oils are derived from silica (sand and quartz are silicas).
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a medium viscosity additive, light silicone oil, derived from sand and quartz.


Mix with other silicone firstly, without over heating. 
Mix oil phase (except silicone) and water phase normally, add silicone mixture at 60-70℃, and then homogenize.
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350), a regular viscosity dimethyl silicone fluid, is a clear, colourless, odourless and nontoxic dimethylpolysiloxane. 


Regular viscosity dimethyl silicone fluids are used in a wide variety of industries.  
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is an active linear silicone with a viscosity of 350cps, viscous and oil like. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is soluble in oil but not in water. Dimethicone is a non-volatile silicone oil. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) has a viscosity of 350 centistrokes (medium thick), which is heavier. 

USES and APPLICATIONS of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) adds slip and glide, reducing tackiness. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) offers conditioning properties when used in hair and skin care applications. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)-soluble silicone is an excellent cosmetic ingredient for skin care and hair care applications, with a wide variety of uses. 


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) offers natural lubrication, adding more slip and glide to cosmetics, reducing tackiness on the skin and a sticky feeling in hair, improving hair’s softness and reduces frizziness even in high humidity. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) also helps to create a protective barrier on the skin, helping to protect it from harsh outside elements such as heat, sun damage and cold winds, as well as things such as free radicals. 


-As Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) possesses natural emolliency, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is an excellent addition to cosmetics such as conditioners, lotions and moisturisers as well as other leave-on and rinse-off applications. 
-With a thicker viscosity, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) creates a stronger, more protective barrier than ingredients such as Dimethicone 1000. 
Often added at the oil phase of a cosmetic formulation. 


-One of the most widely used ingredients in cosmetics, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) works as an anti-foaming agent, skin protectant and skin & hair conditioner- Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) prevents water loss by forming a hydrating barrier on the skin. 
-Like most silicones, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) has a unique fluidity that makes it easily spreadable.
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) adds slip and glide, reducing tackiness. 
When applied to the skin, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)'s known for creating a subtle gloss that feels smooth and silky to touch. 


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) also acts a mild water repellent by forming a protective barrier on the skin, and can fill in fine lines/wrinkles on the face, giving it a temporary “plump” look. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) offers conditioning properties when used in hair and skin care applications.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)'s application brings immense benefits to the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is thick and thin of most products like shampoos, soaps, conditioners, makeup products like primers, foundations, and Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used in antiperspirants, aftershave lotions, and shaving creams.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is non-comedogenic, therefore Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) helps improve the skin barrier and protects it from environmental damage.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) prevents moisture loss from skin and hair and keeps it hydrated and frizz-free.
-When utilized in various formulations as a base ingredient, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) works as an anti-foaming agent.
-Additionally, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used in the manufacturing of rubbery caulks, adhesives, sealants, and water-repelling wall coatings.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) works by forming a layer over the skin or hair and does not penetrate it.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) works by acting as an emulsifier and keeps the product from separating.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used in personal care products as Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a good foam builder, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) imparts soft silky feel to the hair, ensures smooth wet shaving foams and is non-irritant to skin. 


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used Heat transfer media, Thermal transfer fluids, Hydraulic fluids, Dielectrics fluids, Water repellents, Polishes – car polish, tyre shines, metals, furniture, Lubricants for eg treadmills, Antifoams, Mould release agents, and oil baths up to 230oC.
-With a flash point of 315oC Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is ideal for use as an oil bath up to 230oC.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) shows high resistance to breakdown by mechanical shearing. 
The low change in viscosity with temperature and excellent heat and cold resistance makes it an ideal lubricant. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is, therefore, widely used in gear wheels, bearings and brushes. 


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) exhibits excellent dielectric properties, which are maintained for prolonged periods of time even under varying operating conditions.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used in personal care products as Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a good foam builder, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) imparts soft silky feel to the hair, ensures smooth wet shaving foams and is non-irritant to skin. 


-Applications of Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350):
. Mechanical silicone oil
. Textile agent
. Sewing thread using silicone oil
. Dielectric coolant.
. Insulation and damping fluid for electrical and electronic equipment
. Release agent
. Foam control
. Surfactant
. lubricant
. Ingredients for cosmetics and personal care preparations, polishes and specialty chemicals
. Plastic additives


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) adds wonderful slip to and helps reduce tackiness. 
-Small concentrations add a really gorgeous, expensive-feeling skin feel. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) helps improve spreading, offers skin protection, and conditions the skin and hair. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can also reduce soaping in lotion formulations. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also an FDA approved skin protectant.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a colorless, odorless, non-toxic and non-irritating products, chemical stability, heat resistance, cold resistance, water repellency, lubricity, high refraction, storage stability and compatibility with commonly used cosmetic ingredients.
-Maintain asset reliability and systems performance in port and at sea in the Marine Industry.
Adhesives and sealants from us can resist weathering, degradation, loss of bonding and sealing strength, and softening or cracking.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) may be used as a surface agent or for de-soaping creams and lotions. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) shows high resistance to breakdown by mechanical shearing. 
-The low change in viscosity with temperature and excellent heat and cold resistance makes it an ideal lubricant. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is, therefore, widely used in gear wheels, bearings and brushes. 


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) exhibits excellent dielectric properties, which are maintained for prolonged periods of time even under varying operating conditions.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a type of silicone oil often used in hair conditioners and silky smooth effect . 
As Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)'s molecules are too big to be absorbed too deeply into the skin, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also useful as a skin barrier. 
Recommended usage is approx. 0.2%.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) Cosmetic Grade:
Brings Shine Silkiness Slip Conditioning for the Hair and for the Skin
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a cosmetic silicone that reduces the surface tension of a formulation allowing it to spread easily across the skin or hair.


-Silicones can form a barrier on the skin to prevent moisture loss, act as lubricants or as skin-feel modifiers bringing a silky, invisible feel to emulsions. 
Finally, they can be used in color cosmetics to enable 'oil free' claims. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used in Antiperspirants/ Deodorant, Skin Creams, and Gels, Massage Blends, Hair Conditioning. 


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can be used in hair conditioners and in shampoos to increase the feeling of conditioning. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) forms a film on your hair which improves wet and dry combing (reduces combing forces), increases shine, increases the feeling of softness and reduces static charge
-Use between 1-10% in skin and hair care. 
The higher amount with facilitates barrier formation.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used in the beauty industry as a conditioner, skin and hair protector. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can be used alone or as a carrier for other ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is commonly used as a lubricant and as part of household and cosmetics products.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a very versatile ingredient and uses include;
*Skincare: Handcreams, facail moisturisers, cream cleansers, exfoliants, body lotions and masques
*Barrier Creams: Ideal for “invisible glove” Barrier Creams and lotions – us 5 – 15% depending on the level of protection required
*Hair Care: May be emulsified into Cream Shampoos, conditioners and hair styling products

*Waterproofing: May be applied to hard surfaces to repel water, dirt and mud
*Anti-foam: Breaks down detergent foam
*Silly Putty: Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) gives silly putty is elasticity and bounce
*Hydrophobic sand: Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used to coat Hydrophobic sand and give its dramatic properties


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used Emulsions, Skin Creams and Gels, Massage Blends, and Hair Conditioning
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is present in shampoos (as dimethicone makes hair shiny and slippery), food (antifoaming agent) and more.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) a mid range viscosity silicone offering excellent barrier properties when used in personal care / skin protectant formulations.
 

-Additionally, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) adds slip and glide, reduces tackiness in lotions and creams,and also offers conditioning properties when used in hair care applications.
 -As condensing agents of dropping pill Polishing and lubricating of tablets and capsules Ointment base Antifoaming agents of Chinese medicine extract Silicide of butyl rubber stoppers Lubrication and silicification of medical instrument. 

                                              
-Surfactants and antifoaming agents:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a common component of defoamers, which are used to suppress the formation of foams. Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) in a modified form is used as a herbicidal penetrant, and is a critical ingredient in water-repelling coatings, such as Rain-X.


-Hydraulic fluids and related applications:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also the active silicone fluid in automotive viscous limited slip differentials and couplings. 
This is usually a non-serviceable OEM component but can be replaced with mixed performance results due to variances in effectiveness caused by refill weights or non-standard pressurisations.


-Cosmetics:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used variously in the cosmetic and consumer product industry as well. For example, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can be used in the treatment ofhead lice, and Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used widely in skin-moisturizing lotions where it is listed as an active ingredient whose purpose is "skin protection." Some cosmetic formulations use Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) and related siloxane polymers in concentrations of use up to 15%. 


-Domestic and niche uses: 
Many people are indirectly familiar with Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) because Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is an important component in Silly Putty, to which Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) imparts its characteristic viscoelastic properties.
The rubbery, vinegary-smelling silicone caulks, adhesives, and aquarium sealants are also well-known. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is commonly used in skin and hair products.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also used as a component in silicone grease and other silicone based lubricants, as well as indefoaming agents, mold release agents, damping fluids, heat transfer fluids, polishes, cosmetics, hair conditioners and other applications. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) has also been used as a filler fluid in breast implants, although this practice has decreased somewhat, due to safety concerns.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) uses, and applications include: Ointment and topical drug vehicle; skin protectant; antifoam; defoamer for oil processing, waterwaste treatment, foods; surfactant; release agent; adhesives; inks; latexes; soap manufacturing; starch manufacturing; paint manufacturing; antifoam, emollient in cosmetics; lubricant in polishes, precision bearings; anti-adhesion coatings; dielectronic fluids; heat transfer agents; textile softener; textilepaper sizing additive; barrier creams; chewing gum base; prosthetic aid (soft tissue); antiflatulent; film modifier, antifloating agent, flow control agent, anticratering agent, pigment control agent in varnishes, paints, enamels, surface coatings; in food packaging adhesives; release agent in food-contact coatings; in paperpaperboard in contact with aqueousfatty foods; defoamer in food-contact coatings and paperpaperboard; in food-contact textiles.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is one of the most versatile, cost-effective materials used for release agents, lubricants and polishes.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a very popular silicon-based organic polymer for the reason that Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is very versatile in nature and its boundless properties can be used in applications of many products.


-The formula of Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) provides softness, slipperiness, and smoothness to the products to which it is added.
-Moderate viscosity of Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) acts as a barrier against moisture loss. 
-The potent conditioning properties make Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) an effective cosmetic raw ingredient in hair and skin conditioners. 
The inclusion of this silicone-based product reduces the final product's foaming, whitening, and stickiness properties. 


-Haircare Products:
Conditioning and nourishing properties of Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) are used to make hair care products like conditioners, hair masks, shampoo, hair polish, etc., for the reason that the silicone adds natural shine and luster to the hair. 
These hair products also have detangling and softening abilities.


-Moisturizers and Creams:
Problems like dryness, itching or scaly skin, and other kinds of skin irritations can be prevented with Moisturisers and creams containing Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350). 
The ointments using this ingredient have excellent water retention and emollient properties which makes the skin extremely supple and soft.


-Cosmetics Products:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is widely used in cosmetic applications because of its potent water-repelling and emollient ability. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a good addition to makeup and cosmetic products like make-up foundation, sun-creams, eye makeup, primer, etc.


-Waterproofing:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is one of the most essential ingredients in many waterproofing sprays as it forms a smooth, protective coat over cosmetic and makeup products just after seconds of the application. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)'s water-resistant property also increases the shelf life of the products.


-Silly Putty:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) provides elasticity and bounces to the Silly Putty. 
The viscoelastic properties imparted by these silicon polymers are quite dynamic products bounce, mold, stretch, and snap easily.
This silly putty is used to make squishy and bouncy toys.


-Contact Lenses:
Physical properties of Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) provide low elastic modulus and hydrophobicity which can be used to clean micro and nano pollutants from the surface of lens. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also highly effective at removing nano plastic that gets stuck to the lenses.


-Lubricating Agent:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also used due to its lubricating properties as Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) makes solutions non-sticky and unguent. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)'s water-repelling potential makes it an even better lubrication agent because Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) makes the formulation slippery, soft, and greasy. 
The low viscosity of Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) makes it an even better lubricant.


-Relieve Dry Skin:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can also be used in creams and ointments that are used to treat scaly, dry, and itchy skin. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also used to make the final products more malleable and viscous in nature, which ultimately results in better performance of the cosmetic products.


-Treats Diaper Rash:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is popularly used to reduce skin irritation and inflammation. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can also be used to heal diaper rashes and skin burns as well. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) exhibits Humectants and active ingredients that prevent dryness and irritation in the skin. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a non-volatile silicone oil so Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is safe for babies as well.


-Emollient Skin:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) are used at limited concentration levels and to make the skin soft and supple. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can penetrate deep into the layers of the skin cells which makes the skin smoother and softer. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) also locks the moisture into the skin making it even better at conditioning the skin and hair.


-High Viscosity:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) has high viscosity which makes it better at water-resisting and spreadability function. Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) also reduces surface tension of the formulation which makes the spreadability effect preferable over other chemical compounds. 
Another factor that makes it even better spreading is its potent lubricant property.


-Preservatives:
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can be utilized in cosmetic products for benefitting from its preservative properties as Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) naturally forms a protective film over your skin cells and shields them from pollutants, chemicals, and external toxins. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also used to increase the shelf life of products making it an even better conservatory product.


-Some of the possible applications of Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) are as follows:
*Car Polishes
*Release Agents
*Textile Lubricants
*Vinyl Fabric Protectant
*Cosmetic Applications
*Internal Lubricant
*Rubber and Plastic Lubricant
*Defoamers
*Processing and Safety Guidelines


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is nontoxic, but in good manufacturing practice, care should be exercised in handling to prevent contact with skin or eyes. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) adds slip and glide, reducing tackiness. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) offers conditioning properties when used in hair and skin care applications.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used at a rate of 1% to 30%, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) conforms to the FDA's Tentative Final Monograph on OTC Skin Protectants. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is the most widely used silicon-based organic polymer, and is particularly known for its unusual rheological (or flow) properties. 


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)'s applications range from contact lenses and medical devices to elastomers; Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is also present in shampoos (as dimethicone makes hair shiny and slippery), food (antifoaming agent), caulking, lubricating oils, and heat-resistant tiles.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used as a skin protectant, antifoaming agent, therapeutic antiflatulent, and veterinary antibloating agent.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used in shampoos, caulking, lubricating oils, and heat-resistant tiles.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used as an antifoaming and anticaking agent for foods.
-Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)’s mainly used in cosmetic and personal care products.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used Skin care and make-up products, Hair care products, Formula Guidelines.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is Suitable for mixing in cosmetics that require a skin feel, slippery when used (slip) can be used with both skin care products and hair care products, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) will stick on the skin or hair to make it feel slippery. 


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used in concentrations of 1-20%, Needs to be added to oil part of mixtures and not heated to above 50 degrees Celsius
-High chemical stability in formulas requiring no foam and hair care products. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) makes colours in cosmetics more mixable.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) adds slip and glide, reducing tackiness. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) offers conditioning properties when used in hair and skin care applications. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a medium viscosity Dimethyl Polysiloxane used in a variety of Personal Care and Industrial applications. 


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)adds silky softness to hair formulations, improves spreadability and provides lubricity in lotions, is non-sticky, long-lasting, and improves water repellency. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is recommended for hair care, skincare, and cosmetic products. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) has a viscosity of 350 at 25ºC.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350), like most of the silicones used in making cosmetics such as skin care, provides a hydrophobic, protective but, breathable barrier to skin while improving the spreading of lotions and creams.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is commonly used to improve the slip and glide of bath and body products which provides an easy solution for heavier, tacky creams and lotions.


-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) imparts softness, lubricity and emolliency to formulations as Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) reduces whitening, soaping and stickiness during rub-in.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350)'s Typical use level 0.5% to 5.0% depending on the type of formulation desired.
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is used Silicone oilis also commonly used as the working fluid in dashpots, wet-type transformers, diffusion pumps and inoil-filled heaters. 


-Somesilicone oils, such as simethicone, are potent anti-foaming agents due to their low surface tension.
-These polymers are of commercial interest because of their relatively high thermal stability and their lubricating properties. 
-Silicone oil has been commonly used as the fluid in the automobile cooling fan clutch assemblies, and is still being used in the newer electronic fan clutches. 
-Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is very useful in a number of cosmetic products such as antiperspirant. 


BENEFITS of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) fluids reduce the surface tension of a formulating allowing it to spread easily across the skin or hair. 
They can form a barrier on the skin to prevent moisture loss, act as lubricants or as skin-feel modifiers bringing a silky, invisible feel to emulsions.

Finally they can be used in colour cosmetics to enable 'oil free' claims.
These medium viscosity Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) fluids help achieve a more substantive and moisturising finish to formulations while still remaining light and oil-free. 
They can assist in making a formulation less tacky and are effective conditioning actives.


HOW TO WORK WITH SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):    
Include Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) in the oil phase of your products; Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) can be hot or cold processed. 

1. Smoothness & softness & hydrophobicity & good chemical stability & insulation property.
2. High and low temperature resistance & high flash point.
3. Low freezing point (it can be chronically used in the temperature from -50℃ to +200 ℃).
4. Small viscosity-temperature coefficicent & big compression ratio & low surface tension.


PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
*High and low-temperature stability
*Low pour point
*Low temperature and pressure dependence of viscosity
*Good dielectric characteristics
*Low interfacial energy
*High surface activity
*High compressibility
*Chemical inertness


PROPERTIES of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
*High water repellency
*Low surface energy
*High spreadability and compatibility
*Ease of application and rubout
*Fungi and bacteria resistant
*Non-sensitizing
*Good heat stability
*Oxidation- resistant, chemical- resistant


FEATURES of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
*350 centistoke viscosity
*Very low surface tension
*Very chemically inert
*Water repellent
*Shear stress resistant compared to petroleum-type oils
*Typical Applications
*General purpose and industrial lubricant
*Water-resistant products
*Cosmetics and household products


STRENGTHS of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is a very versatile ingredient that improves the skin feel of anything I’ve ever tried it in. 
Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) is non-irritating (suitable for those with sensitive skin) and will not aggravate conditions like Pityrosporum Folliculitis (a.k.a. fungal acne).


ALTERNATIVES & SUBSTITUTIONS of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
In products where you are using Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) at 5% or less, you could try a higher viscosity version, like Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) or Dimethicone 1000. 
With that low of a usage rate, Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350) will be diluted so much that the thicker version is unlikely to impact the end product much (if a very low viscosity is important to the final product [i.e. if it’s supposed to mist] then swapping in a higher viscosity of dimethicone probably isn’t the best idea).

You could also try rich, slippy oils as an alternative (something like oat oil), though these will not offer the same level of de-tack-ifying and skin smoothing. 
The importance of this is very formula dependent, and I also find perceptions of stickiness/tackiness are very personal. 

If you’re not very sensitive to stickiness (or just plain ol’ don’t mind it) you are less likely to notice the loss of silicone in a formulation.
Dimethicone 1.5 is not a good alternative for Silicon Oil (Dimethicone 350); the 1.5 version is ultra-thin and lightweight, and evaporates quickly. 
It is much closer to Cyclomethicone and Cyclopentasiloxane than Dimethicone 350.


WHAT IS HIGH VISCOSITY PURE SILICONE FLUID?
High Viscosity Pure Silicone Fluids are clear, colorless and odorless linear Polydimethylsiloxane oils (Polydimethylsiloxanes) that range in viscosities from 5,000cSt, 10,000cSt, 12,500cSt, 30,000, 60,000cSt, & 100,000cSt.
They are characterized by their high damping action, excellent lubricity, inertness to plastics, rubbers and metals, high dielectric strength, high resistance to shear, thermal stability, wide service temperature range and low viscosity change at temperature. 
Due to their high viscosity, inertness and lubricity, High Viscosity Silicone Fluids are widely used as lubricant for o-rings, gaskets, valves and seals.
Polydimethylsilicone liquids are blend of polymers with linear and branched structure.


PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
Features: Base Oil
Finish: High Gloss
Form of Paint: Liquid
Viscosity: 350 mm2/s
Melting Point: -55 oC
Autoignition Point: >400 oC
Flash Point: 315 oC
Dielectric strength: 16 kV/mm


Density: 0.98 g/cm3 at 20oC
Solubility: insoluble in water
Physical state: viscous
Color colorless
Odor: No data available
Melting point/freezing point
Melting point: -55 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: > 140 °C at 0,003 hPa - lit.
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available


Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Flash point: 101,1 °C - closed cup
Autoignition temperature: > 400 °C
Decomposition temperature: > 200 °C -
pH: No data available
Viscosity 
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: 0,003 Pas at 25 °C
Water solubility: slightly soluble


Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data available
Vapor pressure: < 7 hPa at 25 °C
Density: 0,968 g/mL at 25 °C
Relative density: No data available
Relative vapor density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: none
Other safety information: No data available


Molecular Weight: 236.53 g/mol
Specific Gravity: 0.978
Boiling Point: 200 °C
Flash Point: 121 °C
Odor: Mild Odour
PH Level: 5.5–8.5
HLB Value: 9 or 10
Color: Colorless
Grade Standard:    Industrial Grade


Shelf Life: 24 months
Molecular Weight: 236.53    
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0    
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2    
Rotatable Bond Count: 4    
Exact Mass: 236.10840961    
Monoisotopic Mass: 236.10840961    
Topological Polar Surface Area: 18.5 Ų    
Heavy Atom Count: 13    


Formal Charge: 0    
Complexity: 149    
Isotope Atom Count: 0    
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0    
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0    
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0    
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1    
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
Colour: colourless 


Melting point: −59 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 101 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.963 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor density: >1 (vs air)
vapor pressure: <5 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
refractive index: n20/D 1.377(lit.)
Flash point: >270 °C (518 °F)
storage temp.: 2-8°C
form: Oily Liquid
color: Clear colorless
Specific Gravity: 0.853
Odor: Odorless


Water: Solubility    
Merck: 14,8495
Stability: Stable. 
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Assay: 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity: 0.96300 @ 25.00 °C.
Refractive Index: 1.40400 @ 20.00 °C.
Flash Point: 600.00 °F. TCC ( 315.56 °C. )
Soluble in: water, 0.002918 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)


Pour Point: –100 °C ~ –50 °C(closed cup)
Flash Point: 160°C ~ 320°C(open cup)
Surface tension: 20.3 - 21.5 mN/m.
Refraction index: 1.398-1.406
Physiological property: no toxic.
Solvent free
Thermal Conductivity at 25°C W/m-k: 0.14~0.16
Dielectric Constant 50Hz: 2.65~2.75
Specific heat at 25°C (cal/g.c): 0.40~0.35


FIRST AID MEASURES of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
-Description of first-aid measures:
*If inhaled:
After inhalation: 
Fresh air.

*In case of skin contact: 
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 
Rinse skin with water/ shower.

*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact: 
Rinse out with plenty of water. 
Remove contact lenses.

*If swallowed:
After swallowing: 
Make victim drink water (two glasses at most). 
Consult doctor if feeling unwell.

-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available


ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.

-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains. 
Collect, bind, and pump off spills. 
Take up with liquid-absorbent material.
Dispose of properly. 

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Foam 
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 
Dry powder

*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.


EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:

*Eye/face protection:
Use Safety glasses.
*Respiratory protection
Not required.

-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of SILICON OIL (DIMETHICONE 350):
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available

SYNONYMS:
alpha-Methyl-omega-methoxypolydi­methylsiloxane, PDMS
Belsil DM 1 Plus
Belsil DM 100
Belsil DM 1000
Belsil DM 200
Belsil DM 35
Clearocast 100
DC 100-350CS
DC 1428
DC 1664
DC 200-100cS
DC 200-10cS
DC 5-2117
Dimethicone 245
Dimethicone 350
Dimeticone
Dow Corning 100-350CS
Dow Corning 1413
Dow Corning 1664
Dow Corning 200 Fluid 350 c/s
Dow Corning 200 Fluid 5cSt
Dow Corning 200/100 cSt Fluid
Dow Corning 200/10CST
Dow Corning 200/5 cst
Dow Corning 365
Dow Corning 365 Dimethicone NF Emulsion
Dow Corning 5-2117
Dow Corning 5-7137
Dow Corning 5-7139
E 1049
EY 22-067
HL 88
HL 999
Hedrin
KF 96A50CS
KHS 7
KM 910
M 620
Mirasil DM 20
Mirasil DM 350
Mirasil DME 2
Mirasil DME 30
NYDA sensitiv
Silicone Fluid 350
Silkonoel AK 500
TSF 451-1MA
Viscasil 330000
Viscasil 330M
Viscasil 5M
Visosal 330M
Xiameter PMX 2
POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE 16'000
a-(Trimethylsilyl)-w-methylpoly [oxy (dimethylsilylene)]
REDUCED VOLATILITY POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE
SILICONE FLUID
Dimethicone
Dimethyl silicone
POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE 1'850
Polydimethylsiloxane Poly (oxy (dimethylsilylene)), a-(trimethylsilyl)-w-methyl-
Dimethicones
Dimethylpolysiloxane
SILICONE OIL DC 200
POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE 158'000
SILCOREL(R) ADP1000 ANTIFOAM COMPOUND
POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE 173'000
Dimeticone
Poly(oxy(dimethylsilylene)) alpha-(trimethylsilyl)-omega-methyl-
Belsil DM 1000
DC 1664
Dimethicones
Dimethyl polysiloxane
Dimethyl polysiloxane, bis(trimethylsilyl)-terminated
Dimethyl polysiloxane, dimethyl-terminated
Dimethylpolysiloxane
Dimeticone
Dow Corning 1664
Mirasil DM 20; Ophtasiloxane
Poly(dimethylsiloxane)
Polydimethylsiloxane
Polysilane
Sentry Dimethicone
Sentry Dimethicone Dispension
Viscasil 5M
alpha-(Trimethylsilyl)-omega-methylpoly(oxy(dimethylsilylene))
Dimethicone 350
Dimeticon
Dimethylsilicone fluid
Dimethylsiloxane
E900
Methyl polysiloxane
Methylsilicon oil
Methyl-silicone
Polydimethylsiloxane silicone oil
Dimethyl silicone fluids
Dimethyl silicone oil
Silicone fluids
Gransurf 50C
OCTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE
Trisiloxane, octamethyl-
Poly(dimethylsiloxane)
Dimeticone
1,1,1,3,3,5,5,5-Octamethyltrisiloxane
dimethyl-bis(trimethylsilyloxy)silane
Dimethicone 350
Pentamethyl(trimethylsilyloxy)disiloxane
9G1ZW13R0G
CHEBI:9147
Dimethylbis(trimethylsilyloxy)silane
Dimethicones
Poly(dimethylsiloxane), hydroxy terminated
MFCD00084411
MFCD00134211
MFCD00148360
CCRIS 3198
Poly(dimethylsiloxane), trimethylsiloxy terminated
dimeticonum
UNII-9G1ZW13R0G
Dimeticona
Dimethylbis(trimethylsiloxy)silane
Ctamethyltrisiloxane
Dimethicone 1000
MFCD00008264
octamethyl-trisiloxane
PDMS
dimethicone macromolecule
Silicon Oil for Oil Bath
Octamethyltrisiloxane, 98%
Trisiloxane, 1,1,1,3,3,5,5,5-octamethyl-
DSSTox_CID_20710
DSSTox_RID_79558
DSSTox_GSID_40710
SCHEMBL23459
Siliconoil Pharma 100 cSt.
Dimethyl polysiloxane, bis(trimethylsilyl)-terminated
Dow Corning High-Vacuum Grease
CHEMBL2142985
DTXSID9040710
CHEBI:31498
CXQXSVUQTKDNFP-UHFFFAOYSA-
dimethylbis(trimethylsiloxy)siliane
Polydimethylsiloxane, 1000 cSt.
alpha-(Trimethylsilyl)-omega-methylpoly(oxy(dimethylsilylene))
[(CH3)3SiO]2Si(CH3)2
Tox21_301002
CO9816
MFCD00165850
Silane, dimethylbis(trimethylsiloxy)-
AKOS015840180
ZINC169747808
Antifoam compound for anhydrous systems
FS-4459
NCGC00164100-01
NCGC00164100-02
NCGC00254904-01
CAS-107-51-7
DB-040764
FT-0631598
FT-0696355
O0257
O9816
C07261
D91850
S12475
A801717
J-001906
Poly(dimethylsiloxane), viscosity 1.0 cSt (25 C)
Q2013799
XIAMETER(R) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20 CS
Polydimethylsiloxane, 20,000 cSt. trimethoxysilyl terminated
Polydimethylsiloxane, extreme low volatility, viscosity 1000 cSt.
Intermediate viscosity polydimethylsiloxane antifoam emulsion, 20% active, viscosity 1500cst
Intermediate viscosity polydimethylsiloxane antifoam emulsion, 30% active, viscosity 1500cst
Polydimethylsiloxane, trimethylsiloxy terminated, reduced volatility, viscosity 20 cSt.
Intermediate viscosity polydimethylsiloxane antifoam emulsion, 10% active, viscosity 1000-2000cst
Intermediate viscosity polydimethylsiloxane antifoam emulsion, 10% active, viscosity 800-2000cst
Intermediate viscosity polydimethylsiloxane antifoam emulsion, 20% active, viscosity 1000-2000cst
Intermediate viscosity polydimethylsiloxane antifoam emulsion, 30% active, viscosity 1000-2000cst
Polydimethylsiloxane, trimethylsiloxy terminated, extreme low volatility, viscosity 12.500 cSt.
Belsil DM 1 Plus
Belsil DM 100
Belsil DM 1000
Belsil DM 200
Belsil DM 35
Clearocast 100
DC 100-350CS
DC 1428
DC 1664
DC 200-100cS
DC 200-10cS
DC 5-2117
Dimethicone 245
Dimethicone 350
Dimeticone
Dow Corning 100-350CS
Dow Corning 1413
Dow Corning 1664
Dow Corning 200 Fluid 350 c/s
Dow Corning 200 Fluid 5cSt
Dow Corning 200/100 cSt Fluid
Dow Corning 200/10CST
Dow Corning 200/5 cst
Dow Corning 365
Dow Corning 365 Dimethicone NF Emulsion
Dow Corning 5-2117
Dow Corning 5-7137
Dow Corning 5-7139
E 1049
EY 22-067
HL 88
HL 999
Hedrin
KF 96A50CS
KHS 7
KM 910
M 620
Mirasil DM 20
Mirasil DM 350
Mirasil DME 2
Mirasil DME 30
NYDA sensitiv
Silicone Fluid 350
Silkonoel AK 500
TSF 451-1MA
Viscasil 330000
Viscasil 330M
Viscasil 5M
Visosal 330M
Xiameter PMX 200
Polydimethylsiloxane trimethylsiloxy-terminated
pdms
Silicone
Poly(dimethylsiloxane)
siloxane
HMDO
SILICONE FLUID
Silicone emulsion
DIETHYL ETHER RECTIFIE
dimethylsilicone fluid
polydimethylsiloxanes

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