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POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-07-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Cosmetology
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alpha-(trimethylsilyl)-omega-methylpoly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)]
1, record 1, English, alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dimeticone 2, record 1, English, dimeticone
correct, see observation
- dimethicone 3, record 1, English, dimethicone
correct, see observation
- dimethyl polysiloxane 4, record 1, English, dimethyl%20polysiloxane
correct, see observation
- dimethylpolysiloxane 5, record 1, English, dimethylpolysiloxane
correct, see observation
- dimethyl silicone 1, record 1, English, dimethyl%20silicone
correct, see observation
- polysilane 1, record 1, English, polysilane
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product consisting of dimethylsiloxane polymers which appears under the form of a colorless silicone oil and is used in cosmetology and as an antifoaming agent when processing some foods such as beverages, syrups and soups. 6, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each dimeticone name is followed by a number referring to the viscosity of the substance: e.g. dimeticone 20 (viscosity of 17.0 to 23.0 centistokes). 7, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha-(trimethylsilyl)-omega-methylpoly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)]: The words "alpha" and "omega" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letters or italicized. 8, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dimeticone: international nonproprietary name (INN). 8, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
dimethicone: British approved name (BAN). 8, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
dimethyl polysiloxane; dimethylpolysiloxane; dimethyl silicone: commercial names. 7, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Cosmétologie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alpha-(triméthylsilyl)-oméga-méthylpoly[oxy(diméthylsilylène)]
1, record 1, French, alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diméticone 2, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9ticone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- diméthicone 3, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thicone
correct, feminine noun
- diméthyl polysiloxane 4, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20polysiloxane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthylpolysiloxane 5, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thylpolysiloxane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthyl silicone 6, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20silicone
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- polysilane 7, record 1, French, polysilane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthyl polysiloxaned 4, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20polysiloxaned
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthyl siliconed 6, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20siliconed
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- polydiméthylsiloxane 5, record 1, French, polydim%C3%A9thylsiloxane
correct, masculine noun
- méthylpolysiloxane 1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylpolysiloxane
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit de polymérisation du diméthylsiloxane se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide visqueux et huileux, insoluble dans l'eau et l'alcool, miscible avec l'éther et le chloroforme, utilisé comme agent protecteur de la peau, qu'il rend non mouillable lorsqu'on l'incorpore à de la vaseline, et comme additif alimentaire. 8, record 1, French, - alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha-(triméthylsilyl)-oméga-méthylpoly[oxy(diméthylsilylène)] : Les mots «alpha» et «oméga» doivent être remplacées par les lettres grecques correspondantes ou s'écrire en italique. 1, record 1, French, - alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
diméticone : dénomination commune internationale (DCI). 9, record 1, French, - alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
polysilane : dénomination commune française (DCF). 9, record 1, French, - alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
diméthyl polysiloxane; diméthylpolysiloxane; diméthyl silicone; méthylpolysiloxane : noms commerciaux. 1, record 1, French, - alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Productos de belleza
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dimeticona
1, record 1, Spanish, dimeticona
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- dimetil polisiloxano 2, record 1, Spanish, dimetil%20polisiloxano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dimeticona. Propiedades. Es un aceite de silicona compuesto por polímeros de siloxano. Aplicado sobre la piel ejerce un efecto que se ha relacionado con una reducción en la formación de escaras en pacientes que deben permanecer en reposo. Ingerido desarrolla un efecto espumolítico-antiflatulento al actuar como un tensioactivo disminuyendo la tensión superficial de las islas espumantes o burbujas de moco y aire localizadas en el tracto gastrointestinal. 3, record 1, Spanish, - dimeticona
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- poly(dimethylsiloxane)
1, record 2, English, poly%28dimethylsiloxane%29
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polydimethylsiloxane 2, record 2, English, polydimethylsiloxane
correct
- PDMS 2, record 2, English, PDMS
correct
- PDMS 2, record 2, English, PDMS
- alpha-methyl-omega-methoxypolydimethylsiloxane 3, record 2, English, alpha%2Dmethyl%2Domega%2Dmethoxypolydimethylsiloxane
correct, see observation
- alpha-(trimethylsilyl)-omega-hydroxy polyoxy(dimethylsilylene) 3, record 2, English, alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dhydroxy%20polyoxy%28dimethylsilylene%29
correct, see observation
- alpha-(trimethylsilyl)poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)]-omega-methyl 4, record 2, English, alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29poly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D%2Domega%2Dmethyl
correct, see observation
- alpha-[trimethylsilyl]-omega-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)] 4, record 2, English, alpha%2D%5Btrimethylsilyl%5D%2Domega%2D%5B%28trimethylsilyl%29oxy%5Dpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
correct
- poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)] 5, record 2, English, poly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
correct
- polydimethyl silicone oil 3, record 2, English, polydimethyl%20silicone%20oil
correct
- Silicone DC 200 5, record 2, English, Silicone%20DC%20200
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is the most widely used silicon-based organic polymer, and is particularly known for its unusual rheological (or flow) properties. Its applications range from contact lenses and medical devices to elastomers, caulking, lubricating oils and heat resistant tiles. PDMS is optically clear, and is generally considered to be inert, non-toxic and non-flammable. 6, record 2, English, - poly%28dimethylsiloxane%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poly(dimethylsiloxane): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 7, record 2, English, - poly%28dimethylsiloxane%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The chemical formula for PDMS is (C2H6OSi)n or (H3C)3[Si(CH3)2O]nSi(CH3)3, where n is the number of repeating monomer [SiO(CH3)2] units. 6, record 2, English, - poly%28dimethylsiloxane%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: AF 75, AK 100, Antaphron NM 42, Antifoam A Spray 260, Antifoam FD 62, Aquasil E, AV 1000, Baysilon, DC 360, Dow Corning 200. 8, record 2, English, - poly%28dimethylsiloxane%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
alpha; omega: These words must be replaced by the corresponding Greek characters or italicized. 8, record 2, English, - poly%28dimethylsiloxane%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Methyl end-blocked polydimethylsiloxane, trimethoxysilyl terminated polydimethylsiloxane. 8, record 2, English, - poly%28dimethylsiloxane%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Dimethylpolysiloxane hydrolyzate. 8, record 2, English, - poly%28dimethylsiloxane%29
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poly(diméthylsiloxane)
1, record 2, French, poly%28dim%C3%A9thylsiloxane%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- polydiméthylsiloxane 1, record 2, French, polydim%C3%A9thylsiloxane
correct, masculine noun
- alpha-méthyl-oméga-méthoxypolydiméthylsiloxane 1, record 2, French, alpha%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thoxypolydim%C3%A9thylsiloxane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- alpha-(triméthylsilyl)-oméga-hydroxy polyoxy(diméthylsilylène) 1, record 2, French, alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxy%20polyoxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- alpha-(triméthylsilyl)poly[oxy(diméthylsilylène)]-oméga-méthyle 1, record 2, French, alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29poly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- alpha-[triméthylsilyl]-oméga-[(triméthylsilyl)oxy]poly[oxy(diméthylsilylène)] 1, record 2, French, alpha%2D%5Btrim%C3%A9thylsilyl%5D%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2D%5B%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29oxy%5Dpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- poly[oxy(diméthylsilylène)] 1, record 2, French, poly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
correct, masculine noun
- huile de polydiméthylsilicone 1, record 2, French, huile%20de%20polydim%C3%A9thylsilicone
correct, feminine noun
- Silicone DC 200 1, record 2, French, Silicone%20DC%20200
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poly(diméthylsiloxane) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 2, French, - poly%28dim%C3%A9thylsiloxane%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha; oméga : Ces mots doivent être remplacés par les lettres grecques correspondantes ou s'écrire en italique. 2, record 2, French, - poly%28dim%C3%A9thylsiloxane%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : (C2H6OSi)n ou (H3C)3[Si(CH3)2O]nSi(CH3)3, où n représente le nombre répétitif de monomères [SiO(CH3)2]. 2, record 2, French, - poly%28dim%C3%A9thylsiloxane%29
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- polidimetilsiloxano
1, record 2, Spanish, polidimetilsiloxano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PDMS 1, record 2, Spanish, PDMS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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