Silicone Oils

Organic siloxanes which are polymerized to the oily stage. The oils have low surface tension and density less than 1. They are used in industrial applications and in the treatment of retinal detachment, complicated by proliferative vitreoretinopathy.

Also Known As:

Oil, Silicone; Silicone Oil

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Organosilicon Compounds: 15
  - Siloxanes: 98
    - Silicones: 6623
      - Silicone Oils: 1853
Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13051
  - Siloxanes: 98
    - Silicones: 6623
      - Silicone Oils: 1853
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13051
  - Siloxanes: 98
    - Silicones: 6623
      - Silicone Oils: 1853
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13051
      - Siloxanes: 98
        Silicones: 6623
        Silicone Oils: 1853

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)