Healthcare Products / Fluid, Emulsions

To assure consistent quality for pharmaceutical formulations and applications, Dow Corning® brand fluid and emulsion pproducts are manufactured, packaged, and tested at the Healthcare Industries Materials Site utilizing principles of GMP guidelines for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

Description	Typical Applications	Volatiles	TDS
Ozone-safe, high-purity volatile methylsiloxane fluids	• Medical device cleaning solvent • Equipment cleaning solvent • Swelling of silicone tubing • Diluent for Dow Corning® 360 Medical Fluid • Pharmaceutical solvent	Dow Corning® Q7-9180 Silicone Fluid 0.65 cSt 1 cSt
Description	Typical Applications	Fluids	TDS
Clear, colorless polydimethylsiloxane liquid	• Siliconization lubricant • Hydrophobic lubricant for glass, metal, plastics, and rubber • Demolding agent	Dow Corning® 360 Medical Fluid 20 cSt 100 cSt 350 cSt 1,000 cSt 12,500 cSt
Clear, colorless polydimethylsiloxane liquid	• Excipient in topical formulations • Protective coating on skin • Emollient • Demolding agent • Lubricant for process aid	Dow Corning® Q7-9120 Silicone Fluid4 20 cSt 100 cSt 350 cSt 1,000 cSt 12,500 cSt
Description	Typical Applications	Emulsifier	TDS
White, liquid emulsion containing 35% National Formulary Dimethicone	• Water-dilutable siliconization lubricant for surface treatment or release	Dow Corning® 365, 35% Dimethicone NF Emulsion