Dimethyl siloxane, reaction product with silica
Agent Name
Dimethyl siloxane, reaction product with silica
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Dimethyl siloxane, reaction product with silica; Hydrophobic silica; Polydimethylsiloxane, silicon dioxide reaction product; Reaction products of dimethyl siloxanes and silicones with silica; Siliconized silica; Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, reaction products with silica; Dimethyl silicone polymer with silica; Dimethyl silicone polymer with silica, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 1,100,000; [ChemIDplus] Dimethyl siloxane polymer with silica; [EPA] AEROSIL R 202; [Evonik MSDS]
Description
White odorless powder; [Evonik MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used as a coating agent, sealant, and reinforcing agent; [Evonik MSDS]
Comments
Causes lung changes and hemorrhage in 4-week intermittent inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] Not irritating to skin or eyes in rabbits; [Evonik MSDS]
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: