Silicones

A broad family of synthetic organosiloxane polymers containing a repeating silicon-oxygen backbone with organic side groups attached via carbon-silicon bonds. Depending on their structure, they are classified as liquids, gels, and elastomers. (From Merck Index, 12th ed)

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Silicone

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Organosilicon Compounds: 15
  - Siloxanes: 98
    - Silicones: 6623
Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13051
  - Siloxanes: 98
    - Silicones: 6623
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13051
  - Siloxanes: 98
    - Silicones: 6623
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13051
      - Siloxanes: 98
        Silicones: 6623

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