Dimethylpolysiloxanes
Silicone polymers which consist of silicon atoms substituted with methyl groups and linked by oxygen atoms. They comprise a series of biocompatible materials used as liquids, gels or solids; as film for artificial membranes, gels for implants, and liquids for drug vehicles; and as antifoaming agents.
Year introduced: 1991(1975)
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Tree Number(s): D02.756.650.700.150, D05.750.900.850.150, D25.720.900.850.150, J01.637.051.720.900.850.150
MeSH Unique ID: D004129
Entry Terms:
- Dimethylpolysiloxane
- Polydimethylsiloxanes
- Dimethylsiloxanes
- Dimethylsiloxane
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