Viscosity of Silicon Oil

The viscosity of silicone oil varies greatly, from a low to high degree. Generally, the viscosity of silicone oil will range from less than one hundredth of an inch to more than two thousand C. However, silicone polymers also display surprising thermal stability (up to 500 C) even at extreme temperatures, owing to the unique chemical bonds between silicone and water in the polymer chain. These findings have significant implications for manufacturing applications. For example, high temperatures can destroy plastic parts at a distance of hundreds of feet if they become too hot, but silicone oil does not melt until nearly two hundred sixty degrees Fahrenheit, and it maintains its viscosity at this temperature without any degradation over time. This property has been used in industrial ovens to increase cooking time, and is being investigated for use in medical imaging to reduce tissue damage in burn victims.

The thermal stability of siloxane polymers makes them a natural choice for insulating compounds in refrigeration systems. Silicone oil, which is one of its major components, maintains the viscosity of Silicone sheet metal and plastic during storage. The silicone fats and oils do not degrade, and neither do the silicon-based insulating compounds. The plastic tubing is sealed tightly between the two layers, which is why these types of tubes are widely used in food packaging applications.

The ability to maintain consistency throughout storage also opens up new opportunities for manufacturers. By using silicone oils polymers on their lips, they can retain their moisture for much longer periods of time, preventing any caking and potential cracking. And unlike with siloxane polymers and oils, silicone lipsticks will not change color or change consistency when exposed to the air. The consistency of siloxane oils is ideal for making lipstick, since it is difficult for the lips to maintain its gloss once it is exposed to air. But if silicone lips were made of organic polymers or fats, they would change color and become more slippery. Organic materials have a more consistent nature, which means it is easier for manufacturers to mass produce consistent lipstick designs.

Another benefit of using silicone oil for lubricants is that it contains an important mineral known as silicon dioxide, which is the only component of the substance that is consistently produced by living organic materials. Natural silicon dioxide is secreted by the living tissues and is released through the skin's sweat glands. However, some researchers believe that silicon dioxide is even more beneficial for our health because it acts as a soil of sorts, providing vital nutrients to our bodies through the food we eat, the water we drink, and through inhalation.

Oil glands secrete a variety of different kinds of liquid, including natural lipids, cholesterol, steroids, waste products, hormones, and insulin. One of the benefits of using silicone is that these oil glands secrete the same type of lubricant that our own oil glands secrete. It may not be as readily available to the average woman as our own oils, but it can still be used for lubricant. Silicone oil is similar to petroleum-based oils in the way it is processed and packaged. It does not undergo any processing to make it suitable for use as a lubricant, and its molecules are much larger than those found in other oils.

It is not clear from the information available that whether or not viscosity is an important factor when selecting the appropriate kind of lube, although many lubes, even the "water-based" kind, are intended to improve sexual performance by increasing overall body lubrication. Water-based lubricants do not usually contain silicone oil, and silicone has been shown to have benefits in keeping the vaginal area healthy and aesthetically pleasing. Other benefits of using silicone in lubricants include its safety, its anti-microbial properties, its viscosity, its suitability for all skin types, its non-toxic quality, its ability to increase breast size, its anti-breakup quality, its hypoallergenic quality, its ability to prevent and repair vaginal tears, its ability to relieve itching and irritation, its ability to reduce friction and increase skin smoothness, its ability to create a warming sensation during intercourse, and its ability to provide strong orgasms.