Polydimethylsiloxane
USP/1546300 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Dimethylpolysiloxane; Dimethylsiloxane; Silicone oil; Polydimethylsiloxane
CAS Number: 9016-00-6
MDL Number: MFCD00084411
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | polydimethylsiloxane |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C2H6OSi/c1-4(2)3/h1-2H |
| InChI key | SEUDSDUUJXTXSV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mol wt | 71800-547100 g/mol |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Clear, colorless fluid polymer useful as a stationary phase in gas chromatography and as an anti-foaming agent. |
| Application: | Polydimethylsiloxane USP reference standard suitable for use in specified USP compendial tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard preparation, standard and standard stock solution for the assay according to the given below general chapters and monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP): • Calcium Carbonate, Magnesia, and Simethicone Chewable Tablets • Simethicone Oral Suspension • Simethicone Capsules • Dimethicone • Simethicone |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 609.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 321 °C - closed cup |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |