Appearance
Clear colorless liquid with bland odor
Function
Can be used in the treatment of head lice on the scalp and dimethicone is used widely in skin-moisturizing lotions where it is listed as an active ingredient whose purpose is "skin protection." Some cosmetic formulations use dimethicone and related siloxane polymers in concentrations of use up to 15%.
Synonyms
Silicone Fluid TBF-506; Silicone Oil; Siloxanesand Silicones, di-Me; Polydimethylsiloxane
Storage
Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Packages
- 100 ml. Glass Bottle
- 250 ml. Glass Bottle
- 40 lb. Blue TH Pail
- 430 lb. Steel Drum
Industry
- Cosmetics
Product Class
- Silicones
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 33 øF
- Melting Point: -59 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 162.38 g/mol