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Polydimethylsiloxane

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Organosilicon Materials

Part of the book series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry ((HEC3,volume 3 / 3H))

Abstract

Siloxanes are a diverse group of materials which may take the form of fluids, elastomers, or resins. This chapter’s focus is on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) fluids. Many applications result in the disposal of PDMS fluids with down-the-drain products, which are eventually transported to wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). The authors summarize the properties and prevalence of these materials, as well as their potential to enter the environment, primarily as a component of wastewater treatment plant sludge. This work examines the ecological fate, effects, and risk of PDMS in water, soil, and sediment.

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Abbreviations

AA:

atomic absorption

AATS:

Ann Arbor Testing Service

BCF:

bioconcentration factor

cs:

centistokes

D:

(CH3)2SiO2/2 unit

EC50 :

median effective concentration

DMCD:

dimethylsilanediol

EPA:

Environmental Protection Agency(U.S.A.)

GC:

gas chromatography

GPC:

gel permeation liquid chromatography

ICP:

inductively coupled plasma

IR:

infrared

kd :

soil-water partition coefficient

koc :

soil-water partition coefficient, normalized to % organic carbon

LC50 :

concentration causing lethality in 50% of the test population

LT50 :

time to 50% lethality in hours

M:

(CH3)3SiO1/2 unit

Mg/y:

mega grams per year

MS:

mass spectrometry

MW:

molecular weight

NMR:

nuclear magnetic resonance

NOEC:

no observable effects concentration

PDMS:

polydimethylsiloxane

Pow :

octanol/water partition coefficient

PUF:

polyurethane foam

RAM:

polyurethane foam

SIAJ:

Silicone Industry Association of Japan

Q:

SiO4/2 unit

T:

(CH3)SiO3/2 unit

THF:

tetrahydrofuran

TL50 :

median lethal concentration

TSCA:

Toxic Substances Control Act (U.S.A.)

VMS:

volatile methylsiloxane

WWTP:

wastewater treatment plant

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  2. Dow Corning Corporation, P.O. Box 0994, Midland, MI, 48686-0994, USA

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    E. M. Mihaich

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Fendinger, N.J., Lehmann, R.G., Mihaich, E.M. (1997). Polydimethylsiloxane. In: Chandra, G. (eds) Organosilicon Materials. The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, vol 3 / 3H. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68331-5_7

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