CYCLOTRISILOXANE- ▸ Carrier solvent: Fast-evaporating, residue-light vehicle for actives and silicones
- ▸ Emollient: Smooth, non-greasy skin and hair feel
- ▸ Hair conditioning: Spreading and conditioning agent in hair care
- ▸ Silicone intermediate: Building block for silicone polymers
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
Cyclohexasiloxane is a volatile cyclic dimethylsiloxane. Cyclic methylsiloxanes serve as fast-evaporating emollients, carriers, and solvents in personal-care formulations and as intermediates in silicone-polymer manufacture. Supplied as a clear, low-viscosity fluid.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cyclohexasiloxane used for?
Cyclohexasiloxane (CAS 541-05-9) is a volatile cyclic dimethylsiloxane used as a fast-evaporating carrier solvent and emollient in personal-care formulations, giving a smooth, non-greasy, residue-light feel. It also serves as a spreading and conditioning agent in hair care and as an intermediate in silicone-polymer manufacture.
What is the difference between cyclohexasiloxane and cyclopentasiloxane?
Both are volatile cyclic dimethylsiloxanes that differ in ring size: cyclohexasiloxane is the six-siloxane-unit ring while cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is the five-unit ring. The larger ring of cyclohexasiloxane gives it a higher boiling point and slightly slower evaporation. Formulators select between them based on desired volatility and feel.
Is cyclohexasiloxane water soluble?
No. Cyclohexasiloxane is a low-viscosity silicone fluid and is not water soluble; it is miscible with other silicones and many nonpolar/organic solvents, which is why it functions as a carrier for actives and silicones. See the product SDS for full solubility and handling data.
How does RawSource supply cyclohexasiloxane in bulk?
RawSource distributes cyclohexasiloxane as a clear, low-viscosity fluid in industrial quantities, classified under HS code 2931.90 (organo-silicon compounds). Packaging and lot size are confirmed per order, with a CoA and SDS provided. Request a bulk quote with your required quantity.
What is the cost of bulk cyclohexasiloxane?
Bulk pricing depends on packaging, order volume, and destination, so it is quoted per order rather than listed. Submit a bulk RFQ with your quantity and RawSource will return current pricing.
