Cyclotetrasiloxane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-octamethyl-, reaction products with silica
Agent Name
Cyclotetrasiloxane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-octamethyl-, reaction products with silica
CAS Number
68583-49-3
Formula
C8-H24-O4-Si4.O2-Si
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, silica reaction product; Cyclotetrasiloxane, octamethyl-, reaction products with silica; [ChemIDplus] AEROSIL R 106; [Evonik MSDS]
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
White odorless powder; [Evonik MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used as an antiblocking agent, free flow agent, toner, and in silicone rubber; [Evonik MSDS]
Comments
Not irritating to skin or eyes in rabbits; [Evonik MSDS] See "Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane."
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