SILFAR® (350/500/1000)
Specifically developed for pharma and food processing applications, compliant with USP/EP Simethicone monographs. Manufactured under cGMP and suitable as an API in antiflatulence and antacid formulations. Often combined with fermentation preparations; can be included in tablets and coated forms.
- Synonyms
- Simethicone, Dimethicone, Polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS, E900, Pharmaceutical-grade silicone
- Chemical Formula
- (H3C)3Si−(OSi(CH3)2−)nOSi(CH3)3
- CAS Number
- 9006‑65‑9
- INCI name(s)
- Simethicone
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 74 g/mol
- Flash Point
- > 300 °C
- Density
- 0,97 g/cm3
- Forms
- Powder, Solid
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Food and Nutrition
- Anti-foam agent
- Pharmaceuticals