Decamethyltetrasiloxane
Agent Name
Decamethyltetrasiloxane
CAS Number
141-62-8
Formula
C10-H30-O3-Si4
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Tetrasiloxane, 1,1,1,3,3,5,5,7,7,7-decamethyl-; Tetrasiloxane, decamethyl-; [ChemIDplus] 1,1,1,3,3,5,5,7,7,7-Decamethyltetrasiloxane; [Merck Index]
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make extreme temperature silicone oils and as a foam suppressant in lubricating oils; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Octamethyltrisiloxane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.375 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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