Methyl hydrogen polysiloxane

Agent Name
Methyl hydrogen polysiloxane
CAS Number
9004-73-3
Formula
(C-H4-O-Si)mult-
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Hydrogen methyl polysiloxane; Methicone; Poly(oxy(methylsilylene)); [ChemIDplus] Poly(methylhydrosiloxane); [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Polymers
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a lubricant or release agent for foods; [FDA]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Poly(methylhydrosiloxane)."
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