Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by form]
6. [materials by chemical form]
7. compounds (materials)
8. siloxane
9. polysiloxane

Anotations

Scope note:

Any liquid polymerized siloxane with organic side chains. It has good weatherability (including resistant toward extreme temperatures), and is waterproof and environment friendly. Silicone oils are primarily used as lubricants, heat transfer oil or hydraulic fluids. In conservation, it has been used as a consolidant.