Decamethyltetrasiloxane PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Synonym:  Tetrasiloxane
Linear Formula:  C10H30O3Si4
Molecular Weight:  310.69 g/mol
CAS Number: 141-62-8

Properties

Vapour pressure 73Pa at 25
Water Solubility 6.74?g/L at 23?
Assay Purity >=97 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.389
B pt. 194 °C
M pt. ?68 °C
Density 0.854 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H410
Precautionary Statement  P273-P391-P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29319090
Flash point 144 °F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids

Description

Application
It is used as an intermediate in silicone synthesis and as a processing aid solvent or carrier fluid in specialty chemical and silicone-based formulations.

Purpose
Its purpose is to provide controlled volatility improve spreading and processing characteristics and serve as a building block for the manufacture of silicone materials.

General Description
Decamethyltetrasiloxane is a volatile linear silicone compound composed of four silicon atoms linked by oxygen atoms and fully substituted with methyl groups.