Dimethyl Polysiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane)

Synonym(s): Silicone Oil, Akvastop, Aeropax, Bicolon 
CAS Number: 63148-62-9 
E Number: 900 
INS Number: 900

International Organisations 

Codex Alimentarius 

-Food Category, Functional Class and Recommended Usage is not available at this time. 

International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) 

-Food Category, Functional Class and Recommended Usage is not available at this time. 

FIVS 

Classification Category 3 – Not naturally occurring in grapes and insignificant treatment residual in wine 

Recommended Usage 

Not available at this time

Usage in Winemaking: 

Dimethyl polysiloxane (polydimethylsiloxane) is used as an antifoaming agent in winemaking. Some varieties of grapes or fruits have a higher tendency of foaming, creating a potentially messy problem if there is limited headspace in storage vessels. Antifoam agents can help prevent the issue of frothing or help to alleviate the issue if it unexpectedly becomes a problem.

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