polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf silicone
polymer
gptkbp:appearance colorless, viscous liquid
gptkbp:biocompatibility high
gptkbp:boilingPoint >200 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 63148-62-9
gptkbp:category polymer
elastomer
organosilicon compound
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C2H6OSi)n
gptkbp:density 0.965 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Frederick_Kipping
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1901
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
gptkbp:meltingPoint -50 °C
gptkbp:monomer dimethylsiloxane
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:E900
dimethicone
silicone oil
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 1.40
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
soluble in organic solvents
gptkbp:structure linear siloxane polymer
gptkbp:thermalStability high
gptkbp:uses cosmetics
medical devices
microfluidics
lubricants
mold making
antifoaming agent
gptkbp:viscosityGrade variable, depends on chain length
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:lab-on-a-chip
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7