Product overview
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) is a higher cyclic siloxane used mainly as a silicone intermediate and volatile formulation component. Cyclic purity, D4/D5 limits and market-specific environmental restrictions should be confirmed before ordering.
Function & Usage
- Applications
Provides functional performance in the following evaluated uses: Silicone polymer and resin manufacturing, Volatile-carrier and formulation processing, Silicone elastomer and fluid intermediates, Specialty industrial process applications. Final suitability depends on grade, formulation testing and destination-market requirements.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Fine Chemicals, Personal Care & Cosmetic, Plastic & Rubber Additives
- Subcategory:
- Cyclic Siloxanes & Silicone Intermediates
- CAS No.:
- 540-97-6
- Form:
- Clear colorless liquid / Low-melting solid by temperature
- Content / Grade:
- Industrial and cosmetic-processing grades; assay ≥99.0% or ≥99.5%; D4/D5, water and nonvolatile residue limits by grade
- Applications:
- Silicone polymer and resin manufacturing, Volatile-carrier and formulation processing, Silicone elastomer and fluid intermediates, Specialty industrial process applications
- Hazard / Transport:
- Environmental persistence and bioaccumulation classifications and use restrictions may apply. Avoid environmental release and confirm the exact grade SDS, transport status and destination-market requirements.
- 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.