methicone
polymethyl hydrosiloxane
Identification
| Name | methicone |
| CAS Number | 9004-73-3 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | (C H4 O Si)mult- |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 9004-73-3 ; METHYLPOLYSILICONE |
Physical Properties
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.00600 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.39800 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 250.00 °F. TCC ( 121.11 °C. ) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | antistatic agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | cosmetic agents |
| Recommendation for methicone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methicone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
hydrogen methyl polysiloxane
methyl polysiloxane
poly(methyl hydrosiloxane)
polymethyl hydrosiloxane
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