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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).

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Fluid, Emulsions

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