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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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