Forensic Examination of Toxicological Specimens for Dimethylpolysiloxane (Silicone Oil)

Abstract

Silicone oils (dimethylpolysiloxanes) may not be as biologically inert as has been generally accepted. When injected intravenously the toxicity is, in part, a function of viscosity. A case of probable acute toxicity resulting from injection of silicone oil and the analysis of fixed tissues therein are described.