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Silicone oil AR 20
viscosity ~20 mPa.s, neat(25 °C)
Synonym(s):
Polyphenyl-methylsiloxane
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refractive index
n20/D 1.441-1.445
viscosity
~20 mPa.s, neat(25 °C)
density
1.000-1.020 g/mL at 20 °C
General description
Silicone oil AR 20 is a polydimethylsiloxane with phenyl groups that is commonly used as a heat transfer or pressure transfer fluid.
Application
Silicone oil AR 20 has been used:
- As a Segmenting fluid in polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
- In hollow fiber liquid-phase microextraction (LPME) procedure for extraction of hydrophobic drugs from human breast milk.
- As a fluid to demonstrate pores in droplet interface bilayers (DIBs).
Features and Benefits
Especially good thermostability (-50°C to +230°C)
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
338.0 °F - Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
170 °C - Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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