Product overview
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a volatile cyclic siloxane used as a carrier and sensory modifier and as a silicone-process intermediate. Buyers should specify cyclic purity, D4/D6 limits, water, residue and destination-market compliance.
Function & Usage
- Soothe, Moisturize & Improve Skin Feel
Supports soothing, moisturization, repair or sensorial improvement according to the selected cosmetic ingredient. Typical uses: Volatile carrier for skin and hair formulations, Dry-feel and spreadability enhancement, Silicone polymer and elastomer processing.
- Provide Solvency, Carrying & Spreading
Provides solvency, carrying, spreading, evaporation or fixative performance according to the selected specialty material. Typical uses: Volatile carrier for skin and hair formulations, Dry-feel and spreadability enhancement, Silicone polymer and elastomer processing.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Personal Care & Cosmetic, Fine Chemicals, Plastic & Rubber Additives
- Subcategory:
- Cyclic Siloxanes & Volatile Silicone Carriers
- CAS No.:
- 541-02-6
- Form:
- Clear colorless volatile liquid
- Content / Grade:
- Cosmetic and industrial grades; assay ≥99.0% or ≥99.5%; D4/D6, water and nonvolatile residue limits by grade
- Applications:
- Volatile carrier for skin and hair formulations, Dry-feel and spreadability enhancement, Silicone polymer and elastomer processing, Specialty cleaning and process applications by validated grade
- Hazard / Transport:
- Combustible liquid with environmental persistence and bioaccumulation concerns in some markets. Use restrictions and environmental classification vary by jurisdiction; confirm the latest SDS and destination-market rules.
- Storage:
- Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated flammable-material area. Protect from heat, sparks, direct sunlight, moisture and strong oxidizing agents; ground and bond containers during transfer.