Solubility of Silicone Oil
Silicone fluid is highly soluble in hydrocarbon solvents such as toluene, xylene, ligroin, and mineral spirits as well as in chlorinated hydrocarbons. However, it is insoluble in ethanol, methanol, and water.
* 100cs Silicone oil : solubility with various solvents
|
Solvent |
Results |
Remark |
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Toluene |
O |
|
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Xylene |
O |
|
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Solvent naphtha |
O |
|
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Industrial gasoline |
O |
|
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Mineral spirits |
O |
|
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Kerosene |
O |
|
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Cyclohexane |
O |
|
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n-hexane |
O |
|
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n-heptane |
O |
|
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Diisopropyl ether |
O |
|
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Hexyl ether |
O |
|
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Ethyl acetate |
O |
|
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Butyl acetate |
O |
|
|
Isopropyl laurate |
O |
|
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Isopropyl palmitate |
O |
|
|
Isopropyl myristate |
O |
|
|
Methyl ethyl ketone |
O |
|
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Methyl isobutyl ketone |
O |
|
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Lauryl alcohol |
O |
|
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Acetone |
△ |
|
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Butanol |
△ |
|
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2-ethylhexanol |
△ |
|
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Amyl acetate |
△ |
|
|
Glacial acetic acid |
△ |
|
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Naphthene-based lubricating oils |
△ |
|
|
Methanol |
X |
|
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Ethanol |
X |
|
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Ethylene glycol |
X |
|
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Glycerin |
X |
|
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Diethylene glycol stearate |
X |
|
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Propylene glycol |
X |
|
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Liquid paraffin |
X |
|
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Paraffin wax |
X |
|
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Petrolatums |
X |
|
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Lubricating oils |
X |
|
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Fatty acids (other than glacial acetic acid) |
X |
|
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Animal and vegetable oils |
X |
|
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Methyl phthalate |
X |
|
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Water |
X |
|
o : Dissolves , △ : Partially dissolves. X : Does not dissolve (results at room temperature)