DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE

Synonym(s):2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12-Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane;Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

CAS NO.：540-97-6
Empirical Formula: C12H36O6Si6
Molecular Weight: 444.92
MDL number: MFCD00144215
EINECS: 208-762-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-30 18:52:02

DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE Structural

What is DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE?

Chemical properties

Clear Colourless Liquid

The Uses of DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE

A cyclic volatile methylsiloxane (cVMS) used in cosmetic and personal care products, Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane can be used in dermal exposure and inhalation toxicity study.

The Uses of DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE

cyclohexasiloxane is a silicone-based emollient.

The Uses of DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE

A cyclic volatile methylsiloxane (cVMS) used in cosmetic and personal care products. Used in dermal exposure and inhalation toxicity study.

Definition

ChEBI: Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane is an organosilicon compound.

General Description

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane belonging to the class of cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes is identified as a potent environmental contaminant, most prominently found in biota, biosolid samples, soil, sediment samples, wastewaters, etc. These compounds are used as fragrance carriers or solvents in household products, personal care products, cleaning agents and as precursors in the manufacture of silicone polymers.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Properties of DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE

Melting point:	-3°C
Boiling point:	245 °C
Density	0,959 g/cm³
vapor pressure	4.7Pa at 25℃
refractive index	1.4015
Flash point:	>76°C
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form	liquid
color	Colourless
Specific Gravity	0.9672
Odor	at 100.00?%. odorless
Water Solubility	5.1μg/L at 23℃
Hydrolytic Sensitivity	1: no significant reaction with aqueous systems
Merck	14,3403
Stability:	Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	540-97-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (540-97-6)

Safety information for DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H320:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.